Help services in Oslo
46 help services in Oslo, Oslo county, with phone numbers and opening hours
Services in Oslo
Alternativ til Vold (ATV) Oslo
- No referral
- Costs money
Oslo
A treatment service for people over 18 who use violence or struggle with anger and aggression. Both women and men can receive treatment, individually or in a group.
Hours: Phone hours Monday–Friday 09.00–15.00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Barnevernvakten i Oslo
- Emergency
Oslo
The child welfare emergency service for children and young people in urgent situations. Both children themselves and adults worried about a child can get in touch.
Last verified 2026-08-13
Boligkontorene i Oslo
Oslo
Every district in Oslo has a housing office that helps you apply for municipal housing and municipal housing benefit. You find the right office by choosing your district or searching for your address.
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-08-13
Bymisjonssenteret, Oslo (Kirkens Bymisjon)
Oslo
Kirkens Bymisjon's centre at Grønland, with meeting places, activities and follow-up for people in difficult life situations.
Last verified 2026-10-26
Familievernkontoret Christiania
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
A free service offering counselling, couples therapy, parenting guidance and mediation. No referral is needed to book. The office works with the Søndre Nordstrand, Nordstrand, Grünerløkka and Frogner districts.
Hours: Open 08.15–15.30, phone hours 08.30–15.00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Familievernkontoret Enerhaugen
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
A free service offering counselling, couples therapy, parenting guidance and mediation. No referral is needed to book. The office works with the Alna, Gamle Oslo, Østensjø and Nordre Aker districts.
Hours: 08.30–15.00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Familievernkontoret Homansbyen
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
A free service offering counselling, couples therapy, parenting guidance and mediation. No referral is needed to book. The office works with the St. Hanshaugen, Ullern, Sagene and Vestre Aker districts.
Hours: 08.30–15.00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Familievernkontoret Oslo Nord
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
A free service offering counselling, couples therapy, parenting guidance and mediation. No referral is needed to book. The office works with the Bjerke, Grorud and Stovner districts.
Hours: 08.30–15.30. Phone hours 08.30–14.00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Feltpleien i Oslo (Frelsesarmeen)
- No referral
Oslo
Health care for people living with substance use problems, with wound care, contraception and other health services without an appointment. A doctor is present on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Hours: Monday–Friday 09.00–15.00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Fyrlyset, Oslo (Frelsesarmeen)
- No referral
Oslo
A drop-in centre for people over 18 with substance use problems, where you can get food, drink, clothes and a chance to wash. You can come without an appointment.
Hours: Weekdays 09.00–14.30, Sundays 11.00–13.00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Gatejuristen
- Free
Oslo
Free legal aid for people who have, or have had, substance use problems. Contact details must be taken from Gatejuristen's own website.
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-10-26
Helsestasjon for ungdom (HFU) i Oslo
- Free
Oslo
All young people in Oslo aged 12 to 24 can use a youth health clinic, and the services are free. You are free to choose whichever clinic you want to go to.
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-10-26
JURK – Juridisk rådgivning for kvinner
- Free
Oslo
Free legal aid from law students for women and people who identify as women, in areas such as violence, family, work, housing and debt. New cases are taken during separate opening times.
Hours: New cases: Monday 12:00–15:00, Wednesday 09:00–12:00 (phone only) and Wednesday 17:00–20:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Kontoret for fri rettshjelp, Oslo kommune
Oslo
Free legal advice from lawyers for people living in Oslo and the surrounding area. Everyone gets up to half an hour with a lawyer, and you can book a time or come to the afternoon drop-in.
Hours: Appointments Monday–Friday 08:00–15:30. Drop-in Monday–Thursday 16:00–19:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Legevakten i Oslo
- Emergency
- Costs money
Oslo
The Oslo emergency clinic is open around the clock for anyone needing urgent medical help when their regular doctor is closed. If there is danger to life, call 113 instead.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26
LINK Oslo
- Free
Oslo
A centre for self-help and coping, where you can get help starting or finding a self-help group. The service is free and needs no referral.
Hours: Phone weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-10-26
Nav Alna
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Alna district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Bjerke
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Bjerke district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Frogner
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Frogner district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Gamle Oslo
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Gamle Oslo district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Grorud
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Grorud district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Grünerløkka
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Grünerløkka district. The office helps with work, emergency assistance, money advice, housing, refugee services and substance use follow-up.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Nordre Aker
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Nordre Aker district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Nordstrand
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Nordstrand district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Sagene
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Sagene district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. Every Wednesday there is a drop-in for money advice from 9 to 11.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15. Money-advice drop-in Wednesdays 9–11
Last verified 2026-10-26
Nav St. Hanshaugen
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the St. Hanshaugen district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Stovner
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Stovner district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-10-26
Nav Søndre Nordstrand
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Søndre Nordstrand district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Ullern
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Ullern district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Vestre Aker
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Vestre Aker district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Nav Østensjø
Oslo
The Nav office for people living in the Østensjø district, with help on financial assistance, work, housing and other social services. You can come without an appointment during opening hours.
Hours: Drop-in Monday–Friday 11.00–15.00. Phone hours weekdays 9–15
Last verified 2026-08-13
Oslo Krisesenter
- Emergency
- Open 24/7
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
A free 24-hour service for anyone affected by violence in a close relationship. You can call for advice and guidance, and the centre also offers a place to stay. The address is kept secret for safety reasons.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26
Oslohjelpa
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
A free low-threshold service meant to help children, young people and families quickly when they need it. No referral is needed, and you contact Oslohjelpa in your own district.
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-10-26
Overgrepsmottaket, Legevakten i Oslo
- Emergency
- Open 24/7
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
A free 24-hour health service for people aged 14 and over who have experienced rape, attempted rape or other sexual assault. You can come without having reported it to the police. For a child under 14, the enquiry goes to the children's unit instead.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26
Prindsen mottakssenter
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
A low-threshold centre with health and social services for people with substance use difficulties, offering a drug consumption room, field nursing, a doctor and emergency overnight accommodation. No referral is needed.
Hours: Consumption room Monday–Sunday 09:00–22:00. Field nursing Monday–Friday 09:00–22:00, Saturday–Sunday 10:00–20:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Psykososial akuttjeneste, Legevakten i Oslo
- Emergency
- Open 24/7
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
The city's 24-hour service for people in an acute crisis. You can talk at the emergency clinic, by phone or by video, and the service can also come to your home. No referral is needed and it is free.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Last verified 2026-10-26
Rask psykisk helsehjelp – Bydel Alna
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
Short-term, free treatment for people registered as living in the Alna district with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. You get in touch yourself, without a doctor's referral.
Last verified 2026-10-26
Rask psykisk helsehjelp – Bydel Ullern
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
Short-term, free treatment for people in the Ullern district with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The phone is staffed only one hour a week, so call within the stated time.
Hours: Phone staffed Thursdays 12:00–13:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Rask psykisk helsehjelp – Bydel Vestre Aker
- Free
Oslo
Free short-term treatment for people over 16 in the Vestre Aker district with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. No referral is needed.
Last verified 2026-10-26
Sentrum helsestasjon for ungdom (HFU)
- Free
Oslo
A free youth health clinic with nurses, a doctor and conversations about your body, sexuality, mental health and anything else on your mind. You can use any youth health clinic in Oslo.
Hours: Phone hours Tuesday and Thursday 11:00–14:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Stovner boligkontor
Oslo
The housing office in the Stovner district, which helps you apply for municipal housing and municipal housing benefit. You can get help filling in the application.
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-08-13
Ung Arena Oslo sentrum
- No referral
- Free
Oslo
A free low-threshold service offering conversations and guidance for people aged 12 to 25 who are struggling mentally. No referral is needed, and on Thursdays you can drop in.
Hours: Drop-in Thursdays 14:00–17:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Uteseksjonen, Oslo kommune
Oslo
The City of Oslo's outreach service in the city centre, with a particular focus on young people up to 25. Patrols are out every day and evening, and you can also visit the advice service or call or text.
Hours: Advice service at Maridalsveien 3 Monday–Friday 10:00–15:00
Last verified 2026-10-26
Uteseksjonens psykologtjeneste
- No referral
Oslo
Psychological help for people under 25, through the outreach service. You can get in touch yourself by phone or text, without a referral.
Last verified 2026-10-26
Vake kirkelig ressurssenter mot seksuelle overgrep
Oslo
A resource centre for people who have experienced sexual abuse or violence, offering counselling and guidance. You can get in touch by phone or text message.
Last verified 2026-10-26
Økonomisk rådgivning og gjeldsrådgivning, Oslo kommune
Oslo
Help for people struggling to pay bills or debt, with advice on finances and debt settlement. You contact the Nav office in your district to book an appointment.
No phone – see websiteDetails
Last verified 2026-08-13
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