Strong support for women: Lower Austria Frauen phone celebrates 20 years of help!

Strong support for women: Lower Austria Frauen phone celebrates 20 years of help!

St. Pölten, Österreich - The Lower Austria woman's phone celebrates its 20th anniversary and has established itself as an indispensable contact point for women and girls in crisis situations since it was founded in December 2005. On March 3, 2025, a review of the past two decades was held in a press conference in St. Pölten. State Councilor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister emphasized the anonymity and confidentiality of the advice, which ranges from topics such as violence in the family, divorces to psychological problems and loneliness. Last year, over 4,000 women took advantage of the women's telephone offers, which underlines the enormous need for support, whereby the calls are adopted in both German and different foreign languages, such as noe.gv.at reported.

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A new online consultation offer was introduced that can now also be used free of charge and anonymously. No personal data must be given here, which increases the protection of those seeking advice. In the event that users are looking for a quick exit, an “emergency exit” function was implemented, the data protection and anonymity guaranteed. "Nobody can be left alone in times of need," said Women's Councilor Barbara Schwarz and emphasized the important role of this advice center in challenging phases of life. In addition to the Lower Austrian women's phone, ten women's advice centers and six women's shelters are also available in Lower Austria. These initiatives ensure quick and professional help for women in stressful situations and ensure that help is always tangible, as ales in an article by ots.at