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Reykjavik
Welfare and support
The City of Reykjavík provides a wide range of services—mostly to help improve the residents quality of life.
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- Older people Home support, social activities, and lots of services.
- Children and families Support and counseling for children and their families.
- Disabled people An independent and meaningful life for all of us.
- Homeless people Varied support for homeless people.
- Social counseling Targeted counseling for individuals and families.
- Financial aid Financial assistance when needed.
- Social housing A solution for people with housing problems.
- Activity and rehabilitation Versatile activities and work for all kinds of people.
Children and families
Children and their families can receive a wide range of support to meet their needs due to social conditions, stress, illness or disability.
Older people
Older people can participate in a wide range of social activities and receive targeted support and services that allow them to live in their own homes for as long as they choose.
Disabled people
Disabled individuals can receive support to live a self-sufficient and fulfilling life on their own terms and participate actively in their community.
Homeless people
The City of Reykjavík offers a wide range of support to people who are homeless and have problems with drugs or mental health.
Social counseling
Life presents us all with many challenges. Sometimes we need to get advice and support to face these challenges. Social counseling is meant to support people helping themselves through a wide range of methods so that people can best enjoy themselves in the community.
Activity and rehabilitation
A variety of resources for all kinds of people.
Home support
Home support is based on people’s living circumstances and is provided in people’s homes, online or however is most convenient. The home care includes support in carrying out daily tasks and housekeeping and has a focus on communication, fellowship and motivation.