VAHA - Meeting point with health counseling for women
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Overview
The VAHA meeting point (provider: Stiftung SPI) is an open meeting point with health counseling only for women and girls with a migration background and/or refugee experience. It offers psychosocial counseling and accompaniment into the German health system.
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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 "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.