New hope for mentally ill: residential building 4 opened in Rankweil!

A significant development in the field of psychiatric care is presented in Vorarlberg: the "residential building 4" at the LKH Rankweil opens its doors again. Managing Director and chief physician Jan di Pauli is enthusiastic about the positive personnel situation, which enables people with psychiatric diseases and from forensic treatment to support their way to reintegration. The house is specially intended for patients who want to find back to everyday life after acute treatment. Supported by a committed care team, each of the residents works on their individual stability and the design of an independent life. Getting to know the patient in the hospital already makes this process considerably easier, since possible changes in behavior can be quickly recognized and treated, as vorarlberg.orf reported.

In the meantime, the Batzenmühle, a social therapy facility near Homberg/EFZE, also offers support for adults with dependency diseases. Your concept focuses on social participation and professional rehabilitation and offers space for up to 20 clients. Targeted programs are intended to promote independence and social integration. In addition, the facility is designed in such a way that it enables the residents both space for personal retreat and opportunities for social interaction. The location in the middle of nature also offers clients a retreat to develop stability and individual strategies for a abstinent life. As listed by hephata.de , the Batzenmühle has specific offers to support people with double diagnoses and other impairments.

promotion of independence

The community character both in the "residential building 4" and in the Batzenmühle plays a central role. In both institutions, emphasis is placed on gradual to everyday life, be it through everyday tasks or by participating in activities in the area. The connection between acute and social psychiatry in Rankweil ensures that patient-close transitions can be made possible without much effort. This approach is crucial for the success of the reintegration of the patient, which ultimately also relieves the companies of the clinics.