Support services
Support services are for people who live in their own homes and need support due to reduced capacity, disability, family circumstances, stress or illness.
Objectives of support services
The aim of support services is to assist people who, due to their circumstances, need support with activities of daily living, household chores or to break social isolation. The service aims to empower people to help themselves so that they can live at home for as long as possible.
Disabled people with long-term support needs receive services on the basis of Gardabaer's rules on support services for disabled people.
Please note that the Capital Region Health Service is responsible for nursing and rehabilitation. See more about home care.
Apply for support services
You are applying for support services in Gardabaer service portal or returns application form to the Garðabær service center. The application will be processed when all supporting documents have been received.
Application process
After you have applied for support services, welfare advisors will contact you and arrange a time for a visit. The advisor will assess, in consultation with you, what support you need and provide information about what services are available and suitable for you. Once the assessment of your support needs is complete, the application will be considered at a welfare advisory meeting.
Advice and information
You can get information about support services from counselors by phone. 525 8500 or at the email address heimathjonusta@gardabaer.is.
You can also book an appointment here: Advisor's phone hours
You can also contact an advisor directly by email:
- Þóra Gunnarsdóttir, Director of Support and Elderly Services in Garðabær. Email: thoragunn@gardabaer.is.
- Gyða María Marvinsdóttir, consultant in support and aging services. Email: gydama@gardabaer.is.
- Sandra Jónsdóttir, social worker. Email: sandrajonsdo@gardabaer.is.
Food for the world
Homecoming food is intended for those who, for health reasons, cannot cook for themselves or travel without help.
The food that comes from Veislulist is delivered in trays and sent home for lunch every day of the year. On the Veislulist website you can see a menu for one month at a time.
Further information is available from counselors in support and aging services.
Paying for a world-class meal according to the Garðabær tariff.
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Services for older people
The goal is for older people in Garðabær to be able to live independently for as long as possible. félagsstarf , exercise and diverse support are offered.
Services for people with disabilities
People with disabilities have the right to the services and support needed to live independent lives and participate actively in society.
Social housing
Social rental apartments are for families and individuals who need special assistance in finding housing.
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