Social welfare office
Anyone can find themselves in an emergency situation - which is why helping people in need is one of society's most important tasks.
The many support services offered by local authorities and social institutions help those affected to cope with everyday life and participate in the social and cultural life of society.
Anyone who cannot provide the means to cover their own needs receives social assistance. It is help from the community for anyone who cannot help themselves and cannot count on other support. Social welfare is a legally enshrined support for a dignified existence and is intended to enable the recipient to lead a life that is in keeping with human dignity. However, it should also put them in a position to shape their own lives as soon as possible.
The social welfare office is the authority responsible for implementing social welfare measures.
Further support services:
Bread basket and clothing store of the Diakonisches Werk Grafschaft Bentheim:
Lager Str. 19, 49828 Neuenhaus; Tel: +49152-02917244
Opening hours: Tuesday and Thursday 13:00-14:00
Further information at: www.diakonie-grafschaft.de/arbeitsbereiche/allgemeine-soziale-hilfen
DROB Nordhorn furniture warehouse:
Kistemakerstr. 5-7, 48527 Nordhorn; Tel.: +49 5921-963901
Opening hours: Thursday from 10:30-16:00