Crisis management made easy: Help for the Weilheim-Schongau district

Crisis management made easy: Help for the Weilheim-Schongau district

In times of uncertainty and recurring challenges, life crises and mental illnesses are an issue that affects many people in the region. In the Weilheim-Schongau district, the mental health counseling center under the direction of Simone Strommer an important contact point. Her team of seven social educators and a psychologist supports people in crisis situations, with fears and loneliness increasing, particularly in the winter months.

The advice center, which is based in Weilheim, Schongau and Penzberg, offers free help, financed by the Upper Bavaria district and the Herzogsägmühle. Those seeking help can contact the team easily, anonymously and without formalities by email. It is not necessary to have a diagnosis to receive support. The focus is on offering help for self-help and encouraging people to live independently.

Diverse support offers

The advice center's offerings range from individual discussions to partner and family discussions to support in dealing with authorities. Home visits and counseling for relatives are also part of the program. Daycare centers in Weilheim, Schongau and Penzberg also offer open meeting places for creative activities such as crafts and cooking together. There is also a special geriatric group in Schongau for older people.

The importance of self-care and resilience is particularly emphasized in counseling. Positive things in life should be strengthened, because crises are not only challenges, but also opportunities for personal changes. The Upper Bavaria Psychiatry Crisis Service can be reached around the clock on the free number 0800/655 3000 and supports people in acute psychological emergencies as well as their relatives and specialist circles.

Further contact points and interventions

If you are looking for additional support, you can find it in the crisis contact points such as psychological network further offers for personal crisis discussions and can get in touch first. Specialists are available here to offer support not only to adults with mental health problems, but also to their relatives. The offer includes everything from crisis intervention to referral to further help.

There is also the option of turning to psychiatric and psychosomatic outpatient clinics, which offer outpatient treatment for various mental illnesses. In acute cases, it makes sense to seek help quickly, which can be done as quickly as possible through telephone consultations or acute psychotherapeutic treatment.

In acute crises, crisis intervention is an essential method of providing prompt support to people. This form of intervention aims to build a trusting relationship and offer tailored help. Like the page gesundheit.gv.at explains, crisis intervention includes, for example, the development of coping strategies and the alleviation of stressful symptoms.

The district therefore offers a wide range of support services that benefit people in their emotional distress. The focus is on trust, anonymity and individual support - an important basis for dealing with crises and promoting mental health in the region.