Wandsbek District Office

Wandsbek Social Services Centre - Get advice

Do you need help in a difficult life situation? The Wandsbek Social Services Centre can advise you on social assistance benefits, care, housing allowance (rent or mortgage subsidy), parental allowance, childcare or in case of imminent homelessness.

Detailed description

The Social Services Center is the central point of contact for a wide range of support services. Here you can receive advice in areas such as:

  • social assistance
  • Basic income support for the elderly and those with reduced earning capacity
  • Care assistance
  • Funeral costs
  • Blindness allowance and blindness assistance
  • Housing benefit and mortgage subsidy
  • Housing entitlement certificates
  • (impending) homelessness
  • Parental allowance
  • Support with childcare
  • Pension insurance matters
 

Information

Prerequisites

  • They live in Hamburg.
  • They require advice on the topic of "social management".

Documents required

For clarifying simple, general questions, documents are often not necessary. However, the responsible authority requires proof of your personal and financial circumstances, particularly when assessing your eligibility for benefits. This includes, in particular,

  • Rental agreement
  • Evidence of the current rent level and its composition
  • If applicable: Proof of utility costs from suppliers if these are not included in the rent.
  • Proof of income (for example, pay slips)
  • Proof of assets (for example, bank statements)

Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be required to submit further documents. The relevant authority will inform you.

Please note

There are no special considerations.

Deadlines

There are no deadlines.

Procedure

  • You can call during contact hours for telephone advice. Alternatively, you can schedule an appointment for a personal consultation on site.
  • The staff will take time for your request, advise you individually and help you to find and apply for the appropriate services.
    • You can submit all applications in writing.
    • You can also apply online for basic income support, parental allowance, housing allowance, daycare vouchers and housing entitlement vouchers.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the nature of your request.

Fees

Most of the services are free. The relevant office can provide you with more detailed information beforehand.

Legal remedies

Not applicable

Legal basis

Not applicable

Address and contact information

Wandsbek District Office

Department of Basic Security and Social Affairs
Wandsbek Social Services Centre

Mon 8 am-1pm, Tue 8 am-4pm, Thu 8 am-4pm for working people 4-5pm, Fri 8 am-12pm

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Last updated: 10.10.2026