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Assistance for individuals and families

It can happen from one day to the next. Or gradually, but without you being able to prepare yourself for it. Your life can be turned upside down and suddenly become a lot tougher. You may be faced with difficulties and need help. There are many organisations in the Brussels-Capital Region that can listen, advise, help with technical or legal matters and offer practical assistance.

  • Family benefits

    Regardless of their parents’ status, nearly every child in Belgium receives monthly family allowances until August 31...

  • Family planning centres

    Family planning centers provide judgment-free support and information on family matters with a multidisciplinary team.

  • Help for the young

    Youth services support children, young people, and families: adoption, guidance, open assistance, protection, or...

  • Psychological help

    Depression, behavioral issues, relational difficulties and addictions have varied causes. In Brussels, organizations...

  • Debt mediation

    You may be experiencing money problems. Perhaps your income is lower than your monthly outgoings. In some cases, you...

  • CPAS

    In case of financial hardship, the CPAS provides support for basic needs like food, housing, hygiene, and healthcare.

  • Bruxelles social

    In Brussels, over 5,000 organizations operate in social and health sectors. "Brussels Social Online" lists them: social...

Looking for information?

Visit the website of 'Centre de Documentation et de Coordination Sociales', External linkthe interactive social information agency for Brussels (FR/NL). An initiative of the External linkCommon Community Commission (COCOM).

External linkThe social security portal (FR/NL/DE) is another rich source of information on assistance to citizens.

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