Lublin expands mental health support citywide

16 September 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Lublin mental health projects bring workshops and training to schools, families and seniors, plus a 24/7 crisis line 733 588 900.

Lublin mental health efforts will reach schools, workplaces and senior groups after the city announced three new projects. The initiatives schedule workshops, meetings and training in municipal facilities in the coming months.

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Lublin mental health: Projects and scope

The foundation Nowe Horyzonty will run the project “Włącz pozytywne myślenie”. It will deliver 160 workshops in six upper-secondary schools. Sessions will teach coping with stress and depression. The project also schedules meetings for parents and teachers.

Another programme, “W stronę samodzielnego jutra”, targets people with diagnosed mental disorders and their families. It includes IT classes and practical workshops for daily living. The project also offers sessions for eighth-grade students focused on countering online hate. The city obtained funding for this work from the national programme “Od zależności ku samodzielności”.

City authorities continue the “Lublin-Przystanek Dobrostan” programme. InPost for Cities funded it with thirty thousand złoty. This autumn the project runs workshops on occupational burnout for people in work. It also delivers confidence-building and digital hygiene classes for young people. Senior residents have already taken part in summer meetings.

Why this matters to residents and newcomers

Local leaders say the goal goes beyond therapy. They aim to build knowledge and practical skills. The city wants to reduce stigma about mental health. Anna Augustyniak, deputy mayor for social affairs, stressed that difficulties are not a reason for shame. She said reaching out for help can be an important step toward improvement.

Lublin provides crisis support through the Centre for Crisis Intervention. The centre offers psychological help. It also runs a 24-hour trust phone at 733 588 900. People in immediate distress can call that number any time.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you live in Poland as an expat, services vary by status. Public mental health care generally goes through the NFZ (the public health insurer). You may need PESEL (national ID number) to access some services quickly. Employers may handle workplace support through ZUS-related procedures (social security). Keep in mind that local authorities also run community programmes that work alongside clinical care. If you have questions about fines or civic rules, a mandat means a fine under Polish law. For immediate help call the Centre for Crisis Intervention at 733 588 900. Contact your school or city office to learn which municipal workshops you can join.

For expatriates the programmes matter in practical terms. They offer free or low-cost workshops in English-friendly settings on occasion. They also create community contacts. Newcomers can meet peers, learn coping tools and find local referral paths to therapy.

Administrators intend these projects to normalize conversations about mental health. They hope the city will become more resilient. Residents and newcomers should watch municipal announcements for schedules and sign-up details.

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