The local welfare sector offers a wide range of services
Citizens in need of assistance from the local authority can contact the community service center,
phone: 69 17 45 00 and they will pass on information about the different services.
The municipality has emergency services to meet the need for immediate help.
You contact the emergency room when it is not possible to make contact with your doctor. Phone: 116 117
Health Nurse Service
Health Nurse Service provides health services and also has maternity and parental preparation courses, divorce groups for schoolchildren and "good relationships" course.
Health clinics for adolescents
Health clinics for adolescents is a low threshold service for young people between 13-20 years. There is no need for appointment, and the services are free. It is staffed with a nurse, doctor and psychologist.
Phone: 69 17 46 62
Home Care
Home Care makes it easier for citizens with special needs to stay at home. This includes senior citizens, the chronically ill, patients recovering from surgery and the disabled.
Nursing Home
Halden have four nursing homes for senior citizens. Nursing homes are for people who need nursing and care services at all hours.
Addiction and mental health services
Substance abuse and mental health service provides services to people with mental disorders and / or substance abuse.
Rehabilitation & Activity
The area includes services such as habilitation and rehabilitation, as well as labor and activity.
They has a focus on mastery, independence, activity and participation.
Other questions
For more information, please contact The Norwegian directorate of health.