Public support
If you’re struggling to make ends meet, there are several places you can turn to for help. Here we’ve gathered some organisations and services that can help you find the support you need.
Swedish Social Insurance Agency
The Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) provides different types of benefits and financial support, for example if you’re ill, have children or have a disability. You can also find out which benefits you may be entitled to and how to apply.
Social services
Your local municipality’s social services can help if you’re facing financial or social difficulties. You can apply for social assistance and get advice about other support available to you.
You can find contact details for social services on your municipality’s website.
Managing your money and debts
Do you have debts you’re struggling to pay or need help managing your money? All municipalities offer free budget and debt advice, where you can get help based on your financial situation.
We’ve also put together some tips to help you manage your money.
Need help paying for dental care?
Dental care can be expensive, and prices can vary between dentists. If you need dental treatment but are struggling to afford it, you may be able to apply for financial support from FVO.
On our dental care page, you can find out more about what to consider and what you need to know when applying for support.
More places to get help
There are several public agencies and organisations that can help you with questions about money, work, pensions, insurance and other things that may affect your finances. Here are some places where you can find more information and get help.
- Social assistance – check if you may be eligible using the calculator at National Board of Health and Welfare
- Pensions – check your pension at Min pension
- Work – find jobs and get support from the Swedish Public Employment Service
- Banking and insurance – get independent advice from Konsumenternas
- When someone close to you dies – get guidance from Efterlevandeguiden
- Illness or accidents – check which benefits you may be entitled to using Ersättningskollen
- Phone, broadband and TV services – get advice from Telekområdgivarna
- Legal aid – find out about legal aid and who can receive it from the Sveriges Domstolar
Free legal and social welfare advice from Sociala Missionen
Sociala Missionen offers free legal and social welfare advice to people facing difficult circumstances in the Stockholm area. You can get help with questions about housing, social services and different types of support.