Neighbourhood centres, and in some regions benefit offices
Cities divide social services by district, so the centre that helps you often depends on your registered address. Open a centre to see what it offers, such as a social assessment, support with regional benefits or help for older people, and how to start by phone or appointment.
Barcelona
Carrer de la Llacuna, 25, Barcelona
Call or visit in a serious social crisis, such as suddenly losing your home or having no food or urgent medication.
Describe what happened, where you are and your immediate needs. Ask what information is needed for your case. Accommodation or financial help depends on assessment; contacting CUESB does not guarantee either.
Barcelona
Ronda del Guinardó, 113 - 133, Barcelona
Phone ahead to book a visit and learn which social services centre belongs to your home address.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
Barcelona
Carrer de Mallorca, 219 - 219B, Barcelona
Book an appointment by phone for social advice, and ask which centre serves your home address.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
Barcelona
Carrer de Lepant, 385 - 387, Barcelona
Call the city's central booking line to find the centre for your address and get help with social needs.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
Barcelona
Carrer de Balboa, 11, Barcelona
Get personal guidance on financial help, support at home and meals, after booking a visit.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
Barcelona
Rambla de Prim, 87–89, Barcelona
Book through the city's phone line, which also tells you which centre serves your exact home address.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
Barcelona
Carrer de Ca l'Alegre de Dalt, 5, Barcelona
Book ahead by phone to talk about city help with money, support at home and meals for you or your family.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
Barcelona
Carrer del Santuari, 27, Barcelona
Phone the city's appointment service to book social advice at the centre assigned to your address.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
Barcelona
Avinguda dels Rasos de Peguera, 25, Barcelona
Find out which centre covers your exact address, then book a visit there.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
Barcelona
Carrer de la Corunya, 5–7, Barcelona
Ask about help with money, support at home and meals, and confirm first that this is the right centre for you.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
Barcelona
Pas de Fructuós Gelabert, 2, Barcelona
Phone to confirm your assigned centre and book a visit for social guidance.
Explain the help you need, your home address, any existing case and the professional already supporting you. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents to bring. An appointment allows the team to assess and guide you; it does not itself approve a payment, accommodation or a particular benefit.
Barcelona
Carrer del Foc, 97, Centre d’Atenció Integral (CAI) de la Marina, Barcelona
Confirm by phone which centre covers your home, then book the city's social guidance.
Explain the help you need, your home address, any existing case and the professional already supporting you. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents to bring. An appointment allows the team to assess and guide you; it does not itself approve a payment, accommodation or a particular benefit.
Barcelona
Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, 2, Barcelona
Book a visit to talk with the city's basic social services about difficulties affecting you or your family.
Explain the help you need, your home address, any existing case and the professional already supporting you. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents to bring. An appointment allows the team to assess and guide you; it does not itself approve a payment, accommodation or a particular benefit.
Barcelona
Passeig de Picasso, 4, Barcelona
Check which team is assigned to your exact home address, then book a visit by phone.
Explain the help you need, your home address, any existing case and the professional already supporting you. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents to bring. An appointment allows the team to assess and guide you; it does not itself approve a payment, accommodation or a particular benefit.
Barcelona
Carretera Antiga d’Horta, 5, Barcelona
Get advice on financial help and other municipal resources, with a visit booked by phone.
Explain the help you need, your home address, any existing case and the professional already supporting you. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents to bring. An appointment allows the team to assess and guide you; it does not itself approve a payment, accommodation or a particular benefit.
Barcelona
Carrer de Buenaventura Muñoz, 21, Centre Cívic Parc Sandaru, Barcelona
Book by phone to see what you can get directly and what needs an assessment by a professional.
Explain the help you need, your home address, any existing case and the professional already supporting you. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents to bring. An appointment allows the team to assess and guide you; it does not itself approve a payment, accommodation or a particular benefit.
Barcelona
Carrer d’Estadella, 62, Barcelona
Book a visit by phone and have your reference centre confirmed from your home address.
Explain the help you need, your home address, any existing case and the professional already supporting you. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents to bring. An appointment allows the team to assess and guide you; it does not itself approve a payment, accommodation or a particular benefit.
Barcelona
Carrer de Garcilaso, 103, Barcelona
Ask the city's social services about support at home, meals and financial help, starting with a phone call.
Explain the help you need, your home address, any existing case and the professional already supporting you. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents to bring. An appointment allows the team to assess and guide you; it does not itself approve a payment, accommodation or a particular benefit.
Barcelona
Carrer del Correu Vell, 5, Barcelona
Book by phone and ask which social services centre your exact address belongs to.
Explain the help you need, your home address, any existing case and the professional already supporting you. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents to bring. An appointment allows the team to assess and guide you; it does not itself approve a payment, accommodation or a particular benefit.
Barcelona
Carrer de Santes Creus, 8, Barcelona
Call the central line, book your visit and ask which centre serves your home address.
Explain the need, home address, whether there is an existing case and any reference professional. Ask which identity, household, care, housing or financial documents apply to the particular request. A social-services appointment does not itself approve money, accommodation or a specific benefit. Ask which documents and decision times apply to your particular request.
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See why registering at your town hall matters, who should do it and what offices usually ask you to bring.
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Where to next
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