Contact Point for Russian-speaking Parents with Children with Disabilities (Sputnik Berlin)
Provided by: Contact Point for Russian-speaking Parents with Children with Disabilities (Sputnik Berlin)
Overview
The contact point Sputnik Berlin offers targeted, native-language counseling and support for Russian-speaking families who have a child with a disability.
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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 "Initial Orientation for Migrants" mean?
First point of contact for questions about life in Germany when it is unclear which specialized agency is responsible. This counseling acts as a pilot in the support system and refers to lawyers or specialized services. Counseling Tip 1: Use this service to have letters from authorities sorted and understood before deadlines pass. Counseling Tip 2: Always bring all existing papers such as passport, notifications, and rental contract so that the counselors can correctly assess your legal situation.