Meeting places

• Bij Ons / Chez Nous

Address: Tot oktober 2025: Vooruitgangsstraat 331, 1000 Brussel

From october 2025: Kartuizerstraat 60, 1000 Brussels

Info: We are an accessible day center for people in precarious situations. We offer various services, such as meals, general social support, and activities (walks, cultural outings, discussion groups, Dutch language tables, etc.).

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

More info: https://cheznousbijons.be

• Ara vzw

Addres: Kogelstraat 18, 1000 Brussels

Info: Meeting place, discussion and action group

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

More info: https://www.ara.brussels/activiteiten

• Hobo vzw
  

Address: Kogelstraat 24, 1000 Brussels

Info: Day center for homeless people in Brussels. They organize social, sporting, cultural, and educational activities throughout the week.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

More info: https://www.hobo.brussels/site/nl/

• Babbelkot

Address: Kartuizersstraat 20, 1000 Brussels

Info: Meeting place; social café, entertainment

Opening hours:

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Saturday: closed

More info: https://www.babbelkot.be/

• Espace Social
  

Address: Slachthuislaan, 27-28, 1000 BRUSSELS

Info: Reception, listening ear, referral, legal service, workshop with activities, day center

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (closed on Thursdays)

More info: https://espacesocial.be/nl/home/

• Vrienden van het huizeke
  

Address: Vossenplein 23, 1000 Brussels

Info: Community center. Our doors are open to anyone in need, with a special focus on those facing challenges such as poverty, social exclusion, and homelessness. Our mission is simple: to provide a safe haven and to make and keep the threshold for help as low as possible.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

More info: https://www.vriendenvanhethuizeke.be

• La Fontaine
  

Address: Hoogstraat 346, 1000 Brussels

Info: Day center where homeless people or those in need of assistance can be welcomed and listened to, and have access to personal hygiene, healthcare, and psychosocial support.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

More info: https://sociaal.brussels/organisation/11429

• Jamais Sans Toit
  

Address: Villersstraat 43, 1000 Brussels (on the corner of Dinantstraat 29)

Info: Meeting place, activities for homeless people.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

More info: https://www.jamaissanstoit.org/

• La Bicoque

Address: Hoogstraat 116-118

Info: Day center for disadvantaged people, meeting place

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

More info: https://www.nativitas.be/nl/

• Source La Rencontre

Address: Zennestraat 63, 1000 Brussels

Info: een eerstelijns en laagdrempelig dagopvangcentrum waar iedereen gewoon kan komen ‘neerstrijken’. In het kader van deze opvangfunctie bieden we een hele reeks volledig gratis basisdiensten aan. Deze zijn gericht op voeding (gratis maaltijden en soep), hygiëne/lichaamsverzorging en toegang tot communicatiemiddelen (computers, telefoon).

Opening hours:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Thu: 12:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sat: 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

More info: https://www.sourceasbl.be/nos-actions/#restaurant

• Community Help Service (English – online)

Address: /

Info: Our confidential and anonymous helpline offers English-language support for all ages. Our trained volunteers provide a non-judgmental space to talk about loneliness, anxiety, grief, or other challenges you may be facing, including suicidal thoughts. Call +32 (0)2 648 40 14.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

More info: https://www.chsbelgium.org/

• Pigment vzw

Address: Oppemstraat 54, 1000 Brussel

Info: Once a week, we organize an accessible reception for anyone who needs a cup of coffee, a hot meal, a place to rest, or a quiet chat. But also for anyone looking for information about residence procedures and human rights, for anyone looking for educational or cultural activities, etc.

Opening hours: Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

More info: https://www.pigmentvzw.be/onthaal/

• Cultureghem

Address: Ropsy Chaudronstraat 24, 1070 Anderlecht

Info: meeting places, solidarity restaurant (voluntary contribution), activities, etc.

Opening hours:

More info: https://cultureghem.be/nl/aanbod/

• Restojet

Address: Kardinaal Mercierplein 36, 1090 Jette

Info: Day center: meals, listening ear, reception, sociocultural activities, showers, etc.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

More info: https://www.restojet.be/#/about-us

• SAAMO De Stek

Address: Sint-Bernardsesteenweg 197, 2020 Antwerpen-Kiel

Info: Everyone is welcome at the community center without an appointment. It is a place where you can get to know people and where we would like to get to know you. You can drink water, coffee, or tea for free. You can read the newspaper or use a computer. You can drop by or participate in activities.

Opening hours:

Mon: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tue: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wed: closed
Thu: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (every other week in the evening)
Fri: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (from May onwards, Fridays will be held in the Kloostertuin if the weather is good)
Sat: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (every 4th Saturday of the month)

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

More info: https://www.saamo.be/antwerpen/kiel/buurtwerk/saamo-de-stek/

• Alma

Address: Grote Steenweg 169, 2600 Antwerpen

Info: Alma is a welcoming meeting place for women with a migrant background. You can drop in for information, advice, a good chat, or just to spend some time together. We organize fun and relaxing activities. Free of charge and no registration required.

Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu: 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

More info: https://www.caw.be/locaties/alma/

• PSC Open Huis Jongerenwerking

Address: Lange Winkelstraat 5, 2000 Antwerpen

Info: PSC Youth Work aims to support newcomers between the ages of 17 and 25 who have come to Belgium alone. Drop-in center, leisure activities, administrative assistance, and more.

Opening hours:

Mon: closed

Tue, Fri: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wed, Thu: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

More info: https://www.psc-antwerpen.be/psc-jongerenwerking/

• SAAMO De Wijk

Address: Willy Vandersteenplein 1, 2060 Antwerpen

Info: Everyone is welcome at the community center without an appointment. It is a place where you can get to know people and where we would like to get to know you. You can drink water, coffee, or tea for free. You can read the newspaper or use a computer. You can drop by or participate in activities.

Opening hours:

Mon: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tue: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wed: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thu: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fri: closed
Sat: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month)

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

More info: https://www.saamo.be/antwerpen/antwerpen-noord/buurtwerk/saamo-de-wijk/

• PSC Open Huis Volwassenwerking

Address: Blindestraat 8, 2000 Antwerpen

Info: The PSC Open House is an association where people with and without experience of poverty can meet. Here you can enjoy a wide range of activities: culture, relaxation, socializing, recreational sports, information, etc.

Opening hours: see calendar

More info: https://psc-openhuis.be/

• Filet Divers

Address: BZN Kansenhuis, Rolwagenstraat 49, 2018 Antwerpen

Info: Meeting place and warm welcome. Also social grocery store, social services, Dutch lessons, excursions, etc.

Opening hours:

Mon, Wed: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Fri: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

More info: https://filetdivers.be/nl/home

• SAAMO Dinamo

Address: Ten Eekhovelei 337, 2100 Deurne

Info: Everyone is welcome at the community center without an appointment. It is a place where you can get to know people and where we would like to get to know you. You can drink water, coffee, or tea for free. You can read the newspaper or use a computer. You can drop by or participate in activities.

Opening hours:

Mon: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (every 2 weeks)
Tue: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wed: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thu: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fri: closed
Sat: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month)

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

More info: https://www.saamo.be/antwerpen/deurne-noord/buurtwerk/saamo-dinamo/

• SAAMO ’t Pleintje

Address: Sint-Rochusstraat 106, 2100 Deurne

Info: Everyone is welcome at the community center without an appointment. It is a place where you can get to know people and where we would like to get to know you. You can drink water, coffee, or tea for free. You can read the newspaper or use a computer. You can drop by or participate in activities. In addition, ‘t Pleintje offers a warm and welcoming environment where you quickly feel at home and can enjoy a pleasant time together with others.

Opening hours:

Mon: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tue: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wed: closed
Thu: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (evenings: every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month)
Fri: closed
Sat: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (every 2nd Saturday of the month)

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

More info: https://www.saamo.be/antwerpen/deurne-zuid/buurtwerk/saamo-t-pleintje/

• Werkhuys

Address: Zegelstraat 13, 2140 Borgerhout

Info: Open house (bar, community kitchen, activities)

Opening hours: see website

More info: https://www.werkhuys.be/gratis-en-goedkoop

• SAAMO Borgerbaan

Address: Turnhoutsebaan 236, 2140 Borgerhout

Info: Everyone is welcome at the community center without an appointment. It is a place where you can get to know people and where we would like to get to know you. You can drink water, coffee, or tea for free. You can read the newspaper or use a computer. You can drop by or participate in activities.

Opening hours:

Mon: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tue: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (except the first Tuesday of the month, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Wed: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thu: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fri: closed
Sat: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (every first Saturday of the month)

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

More info: https://www.saamo.be/antwerpen/borgerhout/buurtwerk/saamo-borgerbaan/

• Merksemdok

Address: Emiel Lemineurstraat 72, 2170 Merksem

Info: Would you like to meet people, practice speaking Dutch, and do something creative? Then these activities are for you. It’s not a class, but a cozy place where we talk, laugh, and make things together. You’ll get to know the neighborhood better and meet other people. Everyone is welcome—whether you’re new to the neighborhood or have been here for a while.

Opening hours: see website

More info: https://merksemdok.antwerpen.be/taalhaven

• BLOC 2030

Address: Columbiastraat 110, 2030 Antwerpen

Info: Cultural meeting center. You can visit the library with Webpunt, see performances and films, or participate in workshops. You will find the youth activities of JES vzw and the sports enthusiasts of Sporting A and Sportpret vzw. At Open Inloop Taal, Dutch is practiced extensively, and the Huis van het Kind also regularly organizes family activities in the building.

Opening hours: see website

More info: www.bloc2030.be

• Stek Kalmthout

Address: Kantine Bezemheide – Gomarus van Geelstraat 30, 2920 Kalmthout

Info: A STEK is an open space where people in vulnerable positions can meet each other and local support and service providers.

Openingsuren: Neem contact op

More info: https://www.saamo.be/provincie-antwerpen/kalmthout/model/de-stek-kalmthout/

• Stek Wuustwezel

Address: Sociale site ’t Kattegat – Bredabaan 280, 2990 Wuustwezel

Info: De Stek is a meeting place for people living in poverty. De Stek is primarily intended as a meeting place. It is a cozy place where people can sit down and have a chat, so that they feel at home. Activities are organized on Mondays.

Openingsuren: Neem contact op

More info: https://www.saamo.be/provincie-antwerpen/wuustwezel/model/de-stek-wuustwezel/

• Ons gedacht

Address: Koepoortstraat 3, 2500 Lier

Info: During weekly activities at Ons Gedacht, people living in poverty meet each other in an accessible way. This allows them to strengthen their social network. Ons Gedacht organizes affordable outings, workshops, and relaxation moments.

Openingsuren: Neem contact op

More info: https://www.saamo.be/provincie-antwerpen/lier/buurtwerk/ons-gedacht/

• De Stek Zwijndrecht

Address: Mouterij, John Tulpinckstraat 15, 2070 Burcht

Info: A STEK is an open space where people in vulnerable positions can meet each other and local support and service providers.

Openingsuren: Neem contact op

More info: https://www.saamo.be/provincie-antwerpen/zwijndrecht/project/de-stek-zwijndrecht/

• CAW – inloopcentrum

Address: Oude Houtlei 124, 9000 Gent

Info: Sometimes you don’t feel like talking much — you just want to be around people and enjoy some company. At a drop-in center, you’re always welcome. You don’t have to ask a question or share your problems. There’s always someone you can have a chat with. You can also take care of practical things, like doing your laundry, or come by for a meal. And if you do have urgent questions, you can ask them there too.

Opening hours:

Monday-Friday: 9u30 – 16u30, except Wednesday: 13u30 – 16u30

During the winter: open longer and also in the weekends.

More info: https://www.caw.be/

• Hand-in-Hand

Address: Karperstraat 75, 9000 Gent

Info: This is a diverse group of volunteers, bringing together long-time and new Belgians, as well as refugees — with or without residence papers. You can come here for individual support, help in finding housing, homework assistance for young people, leisure activities, and more.

Opening hours:: Monday to Friday: 9u – 17u

More info: 0498 08 68 36, https://www.facebook.com/HandinHandGent/about

• De Tinten vzw

Address: Tarbotstraat 61a, 9000 Gent

Info: Refugees without residence papers can meet and connect in the coffee room. At De Tinten, you’ll also find food, clothing, and second-hand books and goods at affordable prices.

Opening hours coffee space and shops:
Wednesday-Thursday: 14:00 -16:30
Friday: 14:00-16:00
Saturday: 10:00-12:00

More info: https://detinten.be/

• Le Rebond

Address: Rue de Charleville, 36C, 6000 Charleroi

Info: Le Rebond day center and support center. A welcoming space where you can drink coffee, chat, warm up, and more.

Opening hours:

Mon, Wed, Thu: 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Tue: 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Fri: 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Sat, Sun, holidays: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Meer info: https://asblcommecheznous.com/Le-Rebond-29