Where to ask for social assistance in Spain

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.

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12 offices in Valencia

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Campanar

    C/ Gravador Enguídanos, s/n, 46015 Valencia

    Ask a social worker whether you qualify for one-off help with essential household costs.

    Office website+34 962 082 775

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Ciutat Vella

    C/ Mesón de Morella 2, 46003 Valencia

    Tell staff right away about any sudden urgent crisis, so they can look at whether same-day help is possible.

    Office website+34 962 084 167

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — El Cabanyal

    C/ Reina 117, 46011 Valencia

    Book by phone or email to find out if you can get one-off help with rent arrears, utilities or health costs.

    Office website+34 963 539 911

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — La Saïdia

    Avinguda de Portugal 28, Alqueria Casa Lluna, Parc de Marxalenes, 46009 Valencia

    Check which centre is assigned to your address through the city’s address locator or information line.

    Office website+34 963 127 183

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Malvarrosa

    C/ Maria Carbonell (Mestra) 1, 1r pis, 46011 Valencia

    An appointment leads to a social assessment, not an immediate payment, so ask about the conditions.

    Office website+34 962 082 570

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Nazaret

    C/ Parc de Natzaret 94, 1r pis, 46024 Valencia

    You normally need to be registered and living in Valencia, and the social worker assesses documented exceptions.

    Office website+34 962 087 400

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Olivereta

    C/ Burgos 12, 2n i 3r pis, 46018 Valencia

    Besides one-off help, the centre also gives information on inclusion and support at home.

    Office website+34 962 084 680

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Patraix

    C/ Salabert 13, 2n i 3r pis, 46018 Valencia

    Foreign residents who qualify can apply too, so ask the social worker about your own situation.

    Office website+34 962 084 670

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Quatre Carreres

    C/ Severiano Goig 3, Bajo, 46013 Valencia

    Call or write to book a visit and talk through urgent needs such as rent debt or essential bills.

    Office website+34 962 084 080

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Salvador Allende

    C/ Sant Joan de la Penya 3, 2º piso, 46019 Valencia

    Book by phone or e-mail to ask whether you can get one-off help with rent, bills or other essential costs.

    Office website+34 962 084 650

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Sant Marcel·lí

    C/ Salvador Perles, s/n, 46017 Valencia

    Make an appointment, and if you are in a sudden crisis, say so straight away so staff can consider immediate help.

    Office website+34 962 082 865

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

  • Valencia

    Centro Municipal de Servicios Sociales — Trafalgar

    C/ Trafalgar 34, 3r pis, 46023 Valencia

    Book a visit with a social worker, who looks at your situation and explains which help could apply.

    Office website+34 962 082 729

    Ask for the checklist for your exact need. Prepare identity and household information, income evidence, bank-account ownership and the relevant debt notice, rent agreement, quotation or medical evidence. The PEI form may require signatures from household members aged 14 or over. Requirements differ by expense: utility-debt evidence and repair quotations are not interchangeable with ordinary invoices. For dental or podiatry help ask about the city’s contracted providers before obtaining a quotation.

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