In a variety of and extremely informative, over 260 self-help groups on 143 health-related topics in the new self-help group Directory 2025 present themselves, which was presented at the first self-help regulars’ table in 2025 by the self-help support center SUS Vienna in the district head Liesing. Whether illnesses, psychological or social stress: Around 40,000 people are involved in Viennese self -help groups and support those affected and relatives through exchange of experiences, education and help in dealing with their own illness or in dealing with a difficult situation. “The challenges and illnesses are as different as the people in Vienna. As an expert on their own behalf, over 260 self -help groups with advice and action are available and are a great support for those affected and relatives – and of course also for healthcare, ”says Peter Hacker, City Councilor for Social Affairs, Health and Sport. Dennis Beck, Managing Director of Vienna’s health promotion – also affirmed that the importance of self -help groups in Vienna – WIG: “Participation in a self -help group can often have a positive effect. Due to the regular exchange, those affected are not alone, but experience understanding and acceptance from the group, which has to do with similar challenges and thus learn to deal better with their own situation. ”
New free offers for loneliness, gray star, chronic pain and much more
The Vienna self -help group directory is an important source of information that has the appropriate contact points for the desired health issue. From ADHD, asthma, fear, relationship problems, depression, cancer, addiction to psychological stress – the range of groups is extremely large. Every year, new groups form on different health and social issues. This year, too, new offers have been added, such as self -help groups for loneliness, chronic pain, green star or autism. “I am very happy that we have such a wide range of self -help groups in Vienna. It is not a matter of course that people – mostly on a voluntary basis – get involved. A big thank you from my side, especially to those groups that are active in our district, ”says Liesingen district leader Gerald Bischof, host at the self-help regulars’ table, to appreciate the importance of self-help groups.
Order or download now for free
The Vienna self -help group Directory 2025 gives a compact overview of contact details of over 260 Viennese self -help groups on 143 health -related topics. It can now be requested free of charge at the Brochwüngen order service of the Vienna Health Promotion-WIG by phone at +43 1 4000 76924 or by email at broschueren@wig.or.at and is also here available. In addition, this year’s edition is available in numerous advice centers, district offices and hospitals, but also in pharmacies and general practitioners throughout Vienna.
Via the self-help support center SUS Vienna
The self -help support center SUS Vienna in the Vienna Health Promotion – WIG is the central point of contact for self -help in Vienna. It helps with the search for self -help groups and offers groups in the foundation and existing self -help groups. More information is here to find.
Mag.a Petra Hafner
Head of Public Relations Viennese Health Promotion – WIG
Tel.: +43 1 4000 76921
E-mail: petra.hafner@wig.or.at
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