Emergency Help
Shelter
Emergency beds and overnight places in cold weather.
Vienna Help Guide
Social Benefits for Homeless People in Vienna
This page explains where homeless people in Vienna can get immediate help, financial support, and housing support.
Financial Support
Social Aid
Minimum income support for people with very low income.
Housing Support
Case Work
Counseling to move from emergency help to stable housing.
Where To Start Today
- Contact Vienna homeless support services and explain your situation.
- Ask for immediate shelter if you have no safe place to sleep.
- Ask for social aid application support (Mindestsicherung / Sozialhilfe).
- Bring ID and documents if you have them; ask for help if documents are missing.
- Request long-term housing counseling after emergency placement.
Main Social Benefits and Support
1. Emergency shelter and outreach
Support organizations can help with immediate shelter and first contact on the street.
2. Financial support
Social aid can be available for eligible people with very low income and housing need.
3. Housing pathways
Case workers can support applications, planning, and steps toward stable housing.
4. Health and social counseling
You can ask for support with health access, mental health, and addiction services.
Official Information Links
Important
Rules and eligibility can change. Use the official links above to confirm current requirements before applying.