oberriethubGuidance with original sourcesIndependent information service
The St.Gallen Bar Association offers free initial legal advice in the Rheintal. Online booking is required in Altstätten. Check current sessions and conditions for other locations with the provider.
Dental treatment is usually paid privately. Refugees should ask their social service about approval before necessary treatment. For urgent symptoms use the dental emergency service.
Seek advice early if you cannot pay bills. Caritas provides free social and debt advice in the canton; use the portal to find a location and arrange an appointment.
Ask SVA St.Gallen to assess self-employed status for social insurance. Separately check residence-related conditions and current notification procedures with the cantonal migration or labour authority.
Help with forms, letters and appointments at Begegnungszentrum Gleis 1. Free; published language sessions and professional contacts are listed below. Confirm current hours before visiting.
Help with forms, letters and appointments at Familienzentrum Reburg. Free; published language sessions and professional contacts are listed below. Confirm current hours before visiting.
Help with forms, letters and appointments at Offene Sprechstunde Diepoldsau. Free; published language sessions and professional contacts are listed below. Confirm current hours before visiting.
Help with forms, letters and appointments at ZentRuum Au. Free; published language sessions and professional contacts are listed below. Confirm current hours before visiting.
Help with forms, letters and appointments at ri.nova Impulszentrum. Free; published language sessions and professional contacts are listed below. Confirm current hours before visiting.
Help with forms, letters and appointments at BiB Begegnungszentrum. Free; published language sessions and professional contacts are listed below. Confirm current hours before visiting.
Help with forms, letters and appointments at Familienzentrum Stoffel. Free; published language sessions and professional contacts are listed below. Confirm current hours before visiting.
Trained community interpreters support conversations, documents and integration. Help is free for migrants and refugees; institutions should ask the regional office about their contribution.
Parents and preschool children share stories, rhymes and creative activities in their first language. Check the linked programme for current languages, locations and dates; ask about participation.
Trained family companions support the home language through ten visits and two shared outings. Participation is free for families; ask about availability and enrolment.
Regional groups offer social contact and shared activities. The provider states that they are free without registration; check the linked calendar for current locations and dates.
The regional office supports anti-racism projects and links specialist HEKS advice. For an individual incident use the specialist counselling route; send project enquiries to the regional office.
The responsible municipality invites newcomers from abroad to an information interview. The regional office links participating municipalities and Oberriet’s welcome brochure; ask the residents’ office about arrangements.
Kurzberatung für Migrantinnen und Migranten - gratis und ohne Voranmeldung in 15 Sprachen
Fachstelle Integration Wil / offene Sprechstunde
Begegnungsort und Treffpunkt Quartier St.Fiden-Krontal / Offener Treff mit Kurzberatung. Sozialberatung, Alltagsberatung, Hilfe bei Formularen
Walk-in Kurzberatungen
Fachstelle Integration, Frühe Förderung und Alter
Offene Sprechstunde
Begegnungszentrum / Familienzentrum