Social resources

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All residents of Hafnarfjörður should be able to live with financial and social security.

Social advice

Apply for advice

The aim of social counselling is to help people to help themselves and to promote an improved quality of life for residents. All residents of Hafnarfjörður over the age of 18 can apply for social advice. 

Social workers help people with personal and social problems and provide information about social rights. Among other things, social workers help people to access social resources.

Examples of advice and assistance:

  • Financial assistance.
  • Advice on housing matters
  • Support for children and their families.
  • Divorce.
  • Advice on domestic violence.

Apply for advice

You apply for social advice through My pages. For further information, you can call Customer Service on 585 5500.

Parents can receive specialised divorce counselling in Hafnarfjörður to promote better co-parenting. The counselling places the child's best interests at the forefront and is provided to prevent or reduce conflict between parents who are separating or have separated. It is not the separation itself that causes the most harm, but rather how it is handled in front of the children.

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Cooperation after divorce (Cooperation after divorce (SES)) was originally developed in Denmark. Research has shown a difference in the well-being of those who take part in the programme and those who do not. The curriculum is designed to help parents cope with the changes and challenges that are common following a divorce or separation.

Parents are offered:

Advice and support for domestic violence can be sought through the helpline. 585 5500 Monday to Thursday, 8 am–4 pm, and Friday, 8 am–2 pm. 

If you are in an abusive relationship or suspect that someone is being abused, it is best to contact 112 by phone or via chat. On 112.is Information can be found about violence and the resources available.