Help services in Gjøvik
11 help services in Gjøvik, Innlandet county, with phone numbers and opening hours
Services in Gjøvik
Blå Kors gatenært Gjøvik (Kafe Kampen)
- No referral
Gjøvik
A café and meeting place in central Gjøvik for people with substance dependence and people without housing, with breakfast, dinner, coffee and free activities such as board games, quiz and cinema. You can also talk to a social worker about your situation.
Hours: Monday to Friday 12.00 – 15.00
Last verified 2026-10-27
Fontenehuset Gjøvik
- No referral
- Free
Gjøvik
A work community for people aged 16 or older who have or have had a mental health challenge. Membership is free and needs no referral, and you can use the house for work, studies and social community.
Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00-15:30
Last verified 2026-10-27
Gjøvik frivilligsentral avd. Sentrum
Gjøvik
The volunteer centre in central Gjøvik is a meeting place that connects people in the local community. Regular offers include Globus café (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11.00-15.00 and Thursdays 11.00-13.00), a coffee meeting at Sørbyen care centre (Thursdays 11.00-13.00, coffee and waffle 30 kr, no sign-up), a knitting café (Mondays in even weeks 11:00-14:00, refreshments 20 kr), a walking group (Tuesdays from 11.00), Kom og spis (Wednesdays, 120 kr, sign-up required) and free legal advice every other Wednesday 18.00-20.00.
Last verified 2026-10-27
Gjøvik frivilligsentral avd. Øverby (Øverbykafeen og Torsdagstreff)
Gjøvik
The Øverby branch of the volunteer centre runs the Øverby café and a Thursday meeting at Øverbyvegen 95, run by volunteers. You can drop in during opening hours.
Hours: Mondays: 11.00-13.30 Thursdays: 10.00-13.00 Sundays: 11.00-14.00
Last verified 2026-10-27
Gjøvik Krisesenter IKS
- Emergency
- Open 24/7
- No referral
- Free
Gjøvik
A free 24-hour service for women, men and children affected by violence in close relationships, rape or forced marriage. The address is only given when you make contact, for safety reasons.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26
Hverdag - Mat & Mening
Gjøvik
A café, catering and venue hire in Sørbyen, run by volunteers and people in work training. Every Wednesday it stays open late with a family-friendly dinner and cultural events in the evening.
Hours: Wednesday: 11:00 - 18:00 the kitchen closes at 17:30 Thursday: 11:00 - 16:00 the kitchen closes at 15:30 Friday: 11:00 - 16:00 the kitchen closes at 15:30
Last verified 2026-10-27
Jobbhus Gjøvik
Gjøvik
Help getting into work for people aged 16 to 30 in Gjøvik, with guidance, job applications, CV writing and work placements. The drop-in service is open to all jobseekers regardless of age or where they live.
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Gjøvik
Gjøvik
The Nav office for people living in Gjøvik, offering support with money, work, housing and social services. You can drop in during open hours or book an appointment.
Hours: Weekdays 09:00–15:00
Last verified 2026-08-13
Norsktrening (Gjøvik Røde Kors)
- No referral
Gjøvik
A weekly meeting where you can practise Norwegian in safe, informal settings with volunteers from the local community, as a supplement to formal Norwegian classes. You do not need to sign up, you just turn up.
Hours: every Tuesday after school between 14.30 and 16.30
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-10-27
PULS - ditt værested (Frelsesarmeen Gjøvik og Toten)
Gjøvik
A drop-in place and café open to everyone, especially people who are lonely, immigrants or have a spiritual longing. It has a creative café and a baby and toddler café on Thursdays, a culture café every other Thursday and FredagsPULS every other Friday. At the same address Frelsesarmeen also runs Åpent Hus Velferd every other Monday 10-12, a meeting point without demands or expectations for people living in Gjøvik, Vestre Toten and Østre Toten. You can join day trips, singing and music and self-help courses, get help with job applications and use a PC, and there is a free conversation and guidance service.
Hours: Wednesday and Friday 11.00-15.00. Thursday 11.00-18.00 on the Thursdays with a culture café, otherwise until 15.00.
Last verified 2026-10-27
Ung i Gjøvik (Ungdommens hus)
Gjøvik
The youth house is a gathering place for young people in Gjøvik with meeting places, activities, trips and events, always with a trusted adult present. It is open to pupils at lower and upper secondary school.
Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday 14:00-18:00, Wednesday 14:00-18:00, Thursday 14:00-21:00, Friday closed, Saturday-Sunday closed
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-10-27
National services
Alarmtelefonen for barn og unge
- Emergency
- National
- Open 24/7
- Free
A free 24-hour phone line for children and young people experiencing violence, abuse or neglect. Adults who are worried about a child can call too.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26
Ambulanse (medisinsk nødhjelp)
- Emergency
- National
- Open 24/7
Call 113 when the situation is critical and life or health is at risk.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-09-09
Arbeidslivstelefonen (Mental Helse)
- National
Advice about difficult situations at work, such as conflict, bullying, sick leave or dismissal. Open to employees, managers, union representatives and jobseekers.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 08:30–16:00, Thursday 08:30–18:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Brannvesen (nødnummer)
- Emergency
- National
- Open 24/7
Call the emergency number 110 for a fire, an accident or another acute situation.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-09-09
Hjelpetelefonen (Mental Helse)
- National
- Open 24/7
- Free
A free 24-hour phone line for anyone who needs someone to talk to about what is difficult. You can stay anonymous, and everyone who answers is bound by confidentiality.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26
Husbanken
- National
The state housing bank, with housing benefit for people on low incomes with high housing costs, and start-up loans and grants to buy or keep a home. Start-up loans are applied for through your municipality.
Hours: Monday - Friday 08.00 - 15.45 (15 September - 14 May); Monday - Friday 08.00 - 15.00 (15 May - 14 September)
Last verified 2026-08-13
Jussbuss
- National
- Free
Free legal aid from law students in areas such as rent, debt, benefits, employment, immigration and prison law. You do not need a lawyer to get in touch.
Hours: Monday 17:00–20:00 and Tuesday 10:00–15:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Kirkens SOS
- National
- Open 24/7
- Free
A 24-hour crisis line for anyone in distress or having thoughts of suicide. The service is anonymous, and you do not need a particular reason to call.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26
Kors på halsen (Røde Kors)
- National
- Free
A free and anonymous talking service for children and young people under 18, by phone, chat and email. You can talk to an adult about whatever is on your mind, however big or small.
Hours: Open every day, all year, 14.00-22.00 (16.00-22.00 during the Christmas and summer holidays)
Last verified 2026-10-26
Legevakt
- Emergency
- National
- Open 24/7
- Costs money
A national number that connects you to the out-of-hours medical service where you are, when your regular doctor is closed and you need help quickly. In a life-threatening emergency, call 113 instead.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26
Navs økonomi- og gjeldsveiledningstelefon
- National
- Free
Free guidance for anyone with money problems or debt they cannot manage. You can get help mapping out your finances and building a budget you can actually live with.
Hours: Weekdays 09:00–15:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Politi (nødnummer)
- Emergency
- National
- Open 24/7
Call the emergency number 112 when you need immediate help from the police.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-09-09
Rustelefonen
- National
An anonymous phone service for questions about drugs and alcohol, both for people who use substances and for their families. You get information and guidance without being judged. The short code 08588 is also used for the service.
Hours: Weekdays 11:00–14:30 and 15:00–18:00
Last verified 2026-08-13
Sidetmedord (Mental Helse)
- National
- Free
Mental Helse's website where you can write anonymously about what is difficult, in chat or on the forum. You can read about topics such as loneliness, anxiety, depression and money, and get replies from others.
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-10-26
Skatteetaten
- National
The national tax administration, responsible for tax, tax returns and the National Population Register. Contact them about tax cards, underpaid tax, changes of address, name changes and registry certificates.
Hours: Open 09:00–15:00 every weekday
Last verified 2026-10-26
Unge Relasjoner
- National
- Free
An anonymous chat for people aged 16 to 25 who are in an unhealthy relationship. You chat with professionals who have long experience with violence in close relationships.
Hours: Chat Tuesday 12–20 and Friday 12–15
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-10-26
VO-linjen
- Emergency
- National
- Open 24/7
- Free
A helpline for anyone experiencing violence or abuse in a close relationship. It is also for relatives and professionals, and you can remain completely anonymous.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26