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In the heart of Germany, the city of Wiesbaden is taking significant strides to address mental health issues and suicide prevention. On September 10th, the city will participate in the nationwide action day for World Suicide Prevention Day.
The Health Department of Wiesbaden is extending its services to individuals aged 18 and above. The Social Psychiatry Service (SpDi) and the Coordination of Community Psychiatry are at the forefront of these efforts, providing further offers such as low-threshold support services, retreat spaces, psychosocial services, understandable information, and inclusion in daily life.
One such low-threshold service is the telephone counseling service, available at 0800 1110111 or 0800 1110222, or on www.telefonseelsorge.de. This service offers help for mental crises or concerns, aiming to provide relief during difficult times.
Education about suicide is another crucial aspect of prevention. Understanding that suicide is a leading cause of death in many age groups, particularly among young people, can lower the barrier to seeking help. The Wiesbaden Health Department has a self-help contact point that can be reached at Phone (0611) 313777 or via their website our website.
People with invisible disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, depression, FASD, or chronic neurological disorders, are often at particular risk. Numerous self-help groups offer specific services for those affected and their relatives dealing with psychological challenges. The city's Psychosocial Center Mitte, located at Scharnhorststraße 24, 56195 Wiesbaden, is one such resource, reachable at (0611) 4505329 or via their website psz-mittewerkgemeinschaft-our websitede.
The city is also home to various clinics dedicated to psychiatry and psychotherapy. The Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Clinics, located at Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 100, 65199 Wiesbaden, is reachable seven days a week, 24 hours at (0611) 430. The Vitos Clinic Eichberg, Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, located at Kloster-Eberbach-Straße 4, 65346 Eltville, can be reached at (06123) 6020.
On World Suicide Prevention Day, the city of Wiesbaden and the association "Zusammen e.V." are organizing an event at Mauritiusplatz to raise awareness for violence prevention and promote peaceful coexistence. Visitors and participants can take part by engaging in discussions, workshops, and symbolic gestures promoting non-violence.
For any questions regarding mental health services in Wiesbaden, citizens can contact the responsible department or office of the State Capital Wiesbaden. The Press Office of the State Capital Wiesbaden is located at Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, and can be contacted via their website press office website.
As the city continues to expand its mental health services, it remains committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone feels understood and cared for.
