# Social and mental health services in Czechia > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-and-mental-health-services-in-czechia > Updated: 2026-10-31T23:58:56.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Social services for homeless populations are undergoing changes in Czech cities. In Ostrava, the city is initiating early winter assistance, with the Salvation Army opening its winter night center on November 1 to provide warmth and reduce pressure on emergency services. Meanwhile, Prague is seeing a decrease in low-threshold day centers, as some facilities transition to field programs. The organization Naděje has raised concerns that field programs cannot fully replace physical centers due to the lack of stationary infrastructure for hygiene and privacy. In a separate development regarding social support, new specialized facilities are being established for children and adolescents. A multidisciplinary mental health center is launching in Hradec Králové to provide clinical and home-based support for those aged six to eighteen. Additionally, the BRIM center has been established in Ostrava to offer special pedagogical counseling and speech development support in a collaborative environment for children and parents. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-31: New mental health and counseling centers open for children in Czechia New specialized centers in Hradec Králové and Ostrava are launching to provide mental health, pedagogical, and speech development support for children and their families in Czechia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-mental-health-and-counseling-centers-open-for-children-in-czechia ### 2026-10-25: Social services for homeless populations face changes in Ostrava and Prague Ostrava is launching early winter aid for the homeless, while Prague faces a reduction in physical day centers for social services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/social-services-for-homeless-populations-face-changes-in-ostrava-and-prague --- Cite as: Social and mental health services in Czechia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/social-and-mental-health-services-in-czechia