Emergency Assistance for Cold Weather - City of Solingen Activates Round-the-Clock Hotline for Cold Relief
In the heart of Solingen, Germany, various organizations and services are dedicated to providing aid and support to those in need, particularly during the cold winter months. Here's a roundup of some key services and their offerings.
The Malteser Aid Service's Cold Weather Bus, stationed at Mumm Street / Corner Cologne Street, distributes essentials such as hot drinks (tea, coffee, soup), blankets, winter coats, and hygiene articles on Mondays, Sundays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The Railway Mission, located at Kieler Street 17, offers hot and cold drinks and snacks from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
For those seeking daytime shelter and other services during cold weather, the Counseling Service for Single Homeless Individuals is a valuable resource. Operating from Goerdeler Street 74, the service offers daytime stay on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is open on cold days from Mondays to Fridays and provides hot drinks, shower facilities, and more. You can reach them at 0212 / 20 63 890.
Emergency overnight accommodation is available at Caritas House Bethlehem. To check in, simply call 0212 / 233230 - 0 between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. The address is Bahn Street 74, 42697 Solingen.
Outside of office hours, the fire department's control center can be reached at 0212 / 2202 - 0 or 0202 / 563 - 1111 for reports to the Cold Weather Helpline. Anyone can report homeless individuals to the helpline 24/7. The City of Solingen's Cold Weather Helpline can be reached at 0212 / 290 - 4020.
In addition, the Municipal Ordinance Department (KOD) of the City of Solingen distributes winter aid packages and refers to accommodation facilities for homeless individuals. You can contact them at 0212 / 290 - 3300 or via email at [email protected]. The KOD and the Housing Emergency Assistance will make contact to arrange overnight accommodation based on reports to the Cold Weather Helpline.
For exact and current information about Solingen's homeless services and their operating hours, it's best to contact local social welfare offices (Sozialamt), nonprofits and charitable organizations active in Solingen, such as Caritas, Diakonie, or local shelter associations, or the city’s official website or social services department.
The Malteser Aid Service provides essentials for the home-and-garden lifestyle during cold winter months, offering hot drinks, blankets, winter coats, and hygiene articles at Mumm Street / Corner Cologne Street. General news about services and their offerings in Solingen also includes the Railway Mission, which offers hot and cold drinks and snacks at Kieler Street 17, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
