Women in crisis situations: How advice centers give new hope

Women in crisis situations: How advice centers give new hope

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The advice centers in Austria once again proved their explosiveness and importance in Austria: 962 women from 33 nations were looking for support and help, especially during pregnancy or after birth. As the Agency Life Austria , it is often the first step for many women to talk openly about their needs, medical problems and psychological stress. The Secretary General Mag. Martina Kronthaler emphasized how important these consultations are: "Advice relieves and strengthens the women - this is also essential for the baby."

The numbers speak for themselves: The advisors of Aktion Leben conducted 2,265 psychosocial consultations and 192 psychological consultations. A worrying trend, because more than 400 women received well-preserved baby and children's clothing from the kind donation camp. The increasing fathers' participation is particularly noteworthy - 169 couple consultations show that men are also actively looking for solutions for family conflicts. At a time when challenges such as violence in relationships and social emergencies are omnipresent, support from women's advice centers is essential.

a wide range of help

Women's advice centers in every federal state are working on reducing violence and promoting social equality. These facilities not only offer individual support, but also include group offers and training for specialists. As on the website of women against violence , their services are free and anonymous, and the employees are subject to strict confidentiality.

In the event of acute problems, be it physical or psychological nature, these women's aid centers can be a safe harbor to cope with crisis situations. In this way, the topics from separation and divorce to violent relationships are discussed comprehensively. Employees of the advice centers are ready to support women in difficult locations and to show them new perspectives.