The Help and proximity service of the municipality of Schengen aims to assist families with social welfare matters, enhance the quality of life of older adults, and support individuals with disabilities. This department plays a crucial role in promoting autonomy, preventing loneliness, and delivering everyday assistance to residents facing a variety of challenges.
Its main responsibilities include attentive listening, personalized guidance, professional counselling, and the implementation of preventive actions to maintain a healthy and secure home setting.
The service’s daily activities encompass facilitating home care, coordinating assistance and care networks, conducting home visits, encouraging community participation, organising social events, providing administrative aid, and combating social exclusion.
Rooted in community engagement, empathetic engagement, and solidarity, this service reflects the Municipality of Schengen’s commitment to ensuring dignified living conditions and respectful care for all residents, especially those who are most vulnerable.
