Support and counselling for the elderly and disabled

Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities

The Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities provides support, advice and assistance to seniors and to persons with disabilities and their families. He monitors the rights and protection of the interests of persons with disabilities.

Commissioner Zuzana Stavrovská

Address: administrative centre Reding Tower 2, Račianska 153, 831 54 Bratislava 35 Email: info@komisarprezdravotnepostihnutych.sk Phone: +421 2 20 42 03 09, +421 911 269 021 Website: komisarprezdravotnepostihnutych.sk

Council of the Government of the Slovak Republic for the Rights of the Elderly and the Adaptation of Public Policies to the Ageing of the Population

The Council of the Government of the Slovak Republic for the Rights of the Elderly and the Adaptation of Public Policies to the Ageing of the Population proposes, coordinates and monitors measures aimed at the rights of the elderly and the elimination of the negative consequences of the ageing of the population. The Council follows on from the work of the Committee for the Elderly , which was an expert body of the Human Rights Council of the Government. The Committee on the Elderly was transformed into the Council of the Government of the Slovak Republic on the Rights of the Elderly and the Adaptation of Public Policies to the Process of Ageing of the Population by Government Resolution No. 17/2014 of 8 January 2014. The Council cooperates with

• ministries and other central government bodies,
• local and regional authorities,
• NGOs,
• scientific departments and academic institutions.

Mgr. Viera Becková

• Secretary of the Slovak Government Council for the Rights of the Elderly and the Adaptation of Public Policies to the Ageing of the Population

Address: Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic; Špitálska 4, 6, 8, Email: viera.Beckova@employment.gov.sk Phone: +421 2 20461825 Website: gov.sk

Elderly Aid Forum – National Network

The Forum for the Help of the Elderly is dedicated to the protection of the rights of the elderly, provides advice and assistance in the field of social care, and organises activities and projects to promote active ageing and the integration of the elderly into society. The Forum operates a free Seniorline on 0800 172 500, which provides free advice and assistance to senior citizens in risky life situations and in the protection of their rights.

Senior Line (Seniorlinka)

• Contact: +421 800 172 500
• Help: a free telephone helpline for the elderly, providing counselling and psychological support for older people in various life situations.

Ľubica Gálisová, President

Address: 24 Záhradnícka Street, 971 01 Prievidza Email: forumlubica@gmail.com Phone: +421 46 542 03 49 Website: forumseniorov.sk

Mental health

Mental Health League

The League for Mental Health SR provides help with mental health problems and crises through the Nezábudka Helpline (0800 800 566), which is free, anonymous and available 24 hours a day.

Helpline Nezábudka

• Help: the Nezábudka Helpline is an important source of help for those who find themselves in a difficult situation and need support and guidance. It provides support and help to people in need, especially those suffering from mental health problems or in crisis situations. It is an anonymous and free service that offers emotional support, counselling and information about other help options.

The Nezábudka Helpline operates under the auspices of the Mental Health League of the Slovak Republic, which is dedicated to improving the mental health of the population and raising awareness of mental illness. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is for anyone who needs immediate help or support in challenging life situations. Clients can contact the Nezabudka Helpline by phone or online. Helpline staff are trained professionals who can provide the help and support needed and, if necessary, recommend next steps or specialists to address specific problems. Email: info@dusevnezdravie.sk Phone: 0800 800 566 Website: dusevnezdravie.sk

Crime and prevention

Crime against the elderly

Information offices for victims of crime

• Website: prevenciakriminality.sk
• Map with contacts to aid providers: Victims of crime – Google My Maps
• They provide information, legal and psychological counseling to victims of crime, including seniors.

List of information offices for victims of crime

The Information Offices can also be contacted via the general
email address: pomocobetiam@minv.sk

Contacts in case of domestic violence

• Women Experiencing Violence Helpline: +421 800 212 212 The national toll-free, non-stop helpline is a safe space, provides crisis support and all the information you need.
• Domestic violence reporting line: 0800 300 700 and special e-mail address: tyranie@genpro.gov.sk
• The website: bezmodrin.sk, provides help to women and children experiencing domestic violence, offering legal and social counselling, psychological support and shelter.

Senior citizens’ organisations, Civic associations and religious organisations

Unity of Pensioners in Slovakia (JDS)

Protection of seniors’ rights, organisation of leisure and educational activities, social and health assistance. Address.

Senior.sk

Senior.sk offers information and advice for seniors and their families, provides up-to-date information on social events and offers an overview of events. The information platform is operated by OZ Bagar. Website: senior.sk

Slovak Catholic Charity

Slovak Catholic Charity provides a wide range of social services, including care for the elderly. It offers social service homes, home care, support for lonely seniors and other programs aimed at helping the elderly. Email: info@charita.sk Phone: +421 2 5443 1506 Website: charita.sk

Slovak Red Cross

Provision of social services, medical assistance, humanitarian activities, assistance to lonely and sick seniors. Email: sekretariat@redcross.sk Phone: +421 2 571 023 01 Website:redcross.sk

Association of Christian Seniors of Slovakia

The Association of Christian Seniors of Slovakia organizes spiritual, cultural and social activities for seniors, provides social support and assistance in solving everyday problems. They publish the magazine “Generations”. Address: Šafárikovo námestie 77/4, 811 02 Bratislava (representation in each region) Email: seniorizks@gmail.com Website: https://seniorizks.sk/