Anyone in a risk group can get practical help and supportive advice via the helpline if they are worried. There are speakers of different languages among the volunteers.
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20 volunteers can provide support on helpline
20 volunteers provide assistance on the municipality's helpline. There are speakers of different languages among the volunteers. ”If you are in a risk group you can phone us and talk about what's worrying you during the corona crisis”, says Niclas Lindquist, head of sector at Kristianstad municipality.
The helpline 044-13 20 99 has existed since March. You can phone there during the day on weekdays.
The people who phone us need someone to talk to about what is worrying them, or they need help to do some shopping and suchlike
– W had a lot of calls at the beginning, when we started, but now there aren't so many. We get about two calls a week, says Niclas Lindquist.
– The people who phone us need someone to talk to about what is worrying them, or they need help to do some shopping and suchlike. So we put them in contact with a volunteer, he says.
– It is possible to speak to someone in your own language.
The helpline will continue as long as is necessary.
