Free debt advice: Help for Marzahn-Hellersdorfer in Need!

The debt counseling of "July debt counseling Marzahn/Hellersdorf e.V." will be active again in Marzahn-Hellersdorf from January 2025. This decision was confirmed by the social councilor Juliane Witt (left), who announced the continuation of the support despite the prior uncertainties regarding the future of financing by the state of Berlin. The offer of the advice center is free of charge, non -binding and discreet for all citizens of the district The locations of the advice are Hellersdorf, near Cecilienplatz, and Marzahn Nord, at the Havemann Center. The association offers specialized debt and consumer solvency advice that is aimed at people regardless of age, gender, religion or nationality. The services include comprehensive debt counseling, support for budget planning, help in negotiations with creditors and accompaniment during a consumer insolvency procedure. The advice takes into account both legal and psychosocial aspects.

Current information on debt counseling

In the meantime, there was recently a closure by the Hellersdorf advice center, which was unavailable from December 23, 2024 to January 2, 2025. Employees of the facility refuse emergencies to Wörlitzer Straße. In 2024 there were also reports on waiting times for initial consultations in the advice centers, some of which had risen considerably. For example, the waiting time in Ernst-Bloch-Straße was already 26 days on November 1, 2024 and 31 days on Wörlitzer Straße, as Debtersberatung-julateg.de reported.

The offer aims to develop sustainable financial solutions for people in need and represents important support for the citizens in Marzahn-Hellersdorf. Further information and contact options are available on the website of the association, which can also provide valuable information on the current situation and resources.