SEKIS - Self-Help Contact and Information Center Berlin
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Overview
SEKIS is the central contact point for self-help in Berlin. It provides information, counseling, and referrals to self-help groups on health, psychological, and social topics.
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📘 Guide: Self-Help Groups & Contact Points
Placement in group offers for mutual support in cases of chronic illness, addiction, or social problems. Contact points (e.g., SEKIS) provide infrastructure and networking for affected persons who are experts in their own cause and exchange ideas beyond professional hierarchies.
Important Note
Supplement to Therapy: Self-help is a strong network but does not replace medical treatment.
Steps
- 1Use self-help as a supplement to therapy.
- 2Participate mostly free of charge and anonymously.
FAQ
▶What does "Counseling Center & Social Services" mean?
General support in social situations. Counseling Tip 1: Complete documents (notices, proof of income) speed up every consultation. Counseling Tip 2: Prepare concrete questions to use the consultation time effectively.