Any Ukrainian citizen in need can apply for benefits once the Foreign Police Department issues their ODÍDENEC. You can find the application form in Ukrainian here. You need to submit the document to the Office of Labor, Social Affairs and Family.
In addition to all the benefits that Slovak citizens get, people fleeing Ukraine are also entitled to get a dependent child allowance even if children are not attending compulsory school. More information at upsvr.gov.sk.

There is also a buddy program that is connecting Ukrainian students in Slovakia with peers/buddies who can help navigate various situations supported by LEAF/Growni, LEAF Academy, IAmbitious, DofE and the State Pedagogical Institute.

You can apply for subsidies for school meals in nursery and primary school. You can do this by indicating that you would like this support and they will put you in touch with the relevant authorities.
From September 2022, children from Ukraine integrated into schools will also be able to receive subsidies for school supplies.
You can also get child allowance worth of 130 EUR/month, more details can be found on upsvr.gov.sk.

A pregnant student who is a citizen of Ukraine or a family member of a citizen of Ukraine and is ODÍDENEC, is entitled to a pregnancy scholarship during an emergency situation declared in Slovakia due to the situation in Ukraine.
More details can be found on upsvr.gov.sk.

You can join a Buddy program which is connecting Ukrainian students in Slovakia with peers/buddies who can help navigate various situations supported by LEAF/Growni, LEAF Academy, IAmbitious, DofE and the State Pedagogical Institute.
You can also join Facebook groups dedicated to Ukrainians where people socialize with each other: Українці у Словаччинi / Ukrajinci na Slovensku, Спілка українців у Словаччині .

Every two weeks you can visit the language cafe from the organization Mareena (Gorkého 2, Košice). If you want to practice and improve your Slovak language, or help others learn Ukrainian, look for a table with the flags of Ukraine and Slovakia. Language cafes from Mareena are held not only in Kosice, but also in Bratislava and Nitra. You can follow the dates of upcoming meetings here . Entry is free for all.

Stand By Me is a DofE project that aims to improve the quality of life of young people displaced by the war and help them find themselves in Slovakia, make new friends, overcome the language barrier and help them make good use of their time.

A cozy cafe and many activities for young people await you at Bottova 7 (information support center in Bratislava):

• Board games
• Creative zone
• Ping-pong
• Film screenings
• Discussions with influencers
• Master classes (padboarding, flower care)
• Art events
• Exhibitions
• Concerts

Opening hours: Monday-Friday from 13:00 to 18:00

You can view the schedule of events on the Instagram page of the project .

On the website Numo you can find Ukrainian communities in the main cities of Europe, including in Slovakia. Join and communicate with other Ukrainian immigrants.

On this site you will find a list of cultural community centers in the cities of Slovakia , thanks to which you can easily enter an active cultural community, meet new people, discover art or even learn the Slovak language. Visiting such centers usually helps Ukrainians to adapt to a new environment as quickly as possible.

Very often, information about language courses is published on this Telegram channel .

Persons who have applied for or have been granted temporary refuge gain access to social services in the same way as Slovak citizens. More information about material aid can be read at upsvr.gov.sk; in case of disability you can read more information here. No specific social support is available if you are over a certain age.

Persons who have applied for or have been granted temporary refuge gain access to social services in the same way as Slovak citizens. These are provided by residential, day and field social service providers throughout the country. People with disabilities, regardless of age, will find an offer of various organizations here or at local authorities (Obecný úrad, Mestský úrad, VÚC). Visit Platforma Rodin, Deaf Studio or Autistic Center for more details.

In connection with the cessation of monthly payments by international organizations (UNICEF, UNHCR (UN), IOM), financial assistance to persons with disabilities will be paid by the state.

Who is entitled to help?

Persons who simultaneously meet the following criteria:

• have a disability, the degree of severity of which is 40% or more, as well as their legal representatives
• have the status of temporary protection (Odidenec/Docasne utocisko) OR have applied for the status of refugee (asylum)/status of additional protection (subsidiary protection) and because of this the status of temporary protection has ended, OR persons who previously had the status of temporary protection, but lost it in connection with obtaining a residence permit.

There are various ways to help those in need:

• You can check out the possible ways to help on Ktopomozeukrajine.sk/en/
• You can contact SOS Ukraine Slovakia - Ukrainian community in Slovakia, +421 911 201 889, ukrajina.sk.sos@gmail.com
• You can help at smespolu.org too
• You can join Integra foundation as a volunteer by filling out this form.

You might find more volunteering opportunities here.