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Social counselling

Do you need help with your administrative procedures or to identify the financial constraints related to studies? Several supports are available to you: 

Social office - University of Geneva and HES-SO Genève

Free, confidential advice and support service with a social worker on topics such as administrative formalities, integration, debt reduction and insurance. In an emergency, contact social@unige.ch. 

  • A social information point is open every Monday, Tuesday from 2pm to 5pm and Thursday from 10am to 12pm.
  • A debt-cutting advisory service is also open on the last Wednesday of each month, from 10am to 12pm.

Location: Point Vie de campus, on the 1st floor of Uni Dufour. The Campus Life information desk will be closed from Monday, December 16, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025.

Point Jeunes - Hospice Général

If you are aged between 18 and 23 and if you live in Geneva, turn to Point Jeunes and if you need :

  • social advice and information
  • debt reduction

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00 (closed on Thursday mornings).

Walk-in: Thursdays from 13:00 to 16:00.

Cantonal social benefits

The Department of Social Cohesion runs an online questionnaire allowing people living in the canton of Geneva to assess their eligibility for cantonal social benefits, such as health insurance subsidies, additional benefits or welfare. The questionnaire also provides the necessary information on the various services providing this support, which need to be contacted to submit a request for financial assistance.