Silbernetz – Network against Loneliness in Old Age
Provided by: Silbernetz – Network against Loneliness in Old Age
Overview
Silbernetz is a counseling and contact service for elderly people who feel lonely. The free hotline provides anonymous conversations, arranges regular telephone friendships, and provides information on services for the elderly.
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📘 Guide: Neighborhood Houses & Meeting Places
Sociocultural centers to promote civic engagement and social participation in the neighborhood. They offer low-threshold counseling offers ('Between door and hinge'), language courses, self-help group rooms, and cultural events to avoid isolation.
Important Note
Low-threshold: Use informal offers for initial orientation without bureaucratic hurdles.
Steps
- 1Use the familiar atmosphere for initial questions.
- 2Access mostly free local networks.
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.