New contact point in Lilienthal: Help for the mentally ill!

New contact point in Lilienthal: Help for the mentally ill!

In tranquil Lilienthal, work is being done on an important issue for humanity – mental health. The new contact point “Connect A.T.W.”, founded by the committed Mona Aminian-Zoelch, has set itself the goal of supporting people with mental illnesses in everyday life. This initiative has already been recognized by the state of Lower Saxony as an independent provider of integration assistance and thus opens doors for those affected from the entire Osterholz district. The Weser courier reports that the support aims to promote independence and social participation, which is all the more important in today's world.

The background is clear: Impairments in mental health are widespread and range from mild limitations to serious illnesses such as depression, anxiety disorders and addictions. Studies by the Robert Koch Institute show that such problems not only have individual but also social consequences and can significantly impair the quality of life. The RKI highlights the importance of raising awareness of these issues and providing support.

Quality support for everyone

Connect A.T.W. cares for both young and older people with various mental illnesses. These include not only those already mentioned, but also personality disorders, autism and panic attacks. The employees Mona Aminian-Zoelch, Sirin Ercik and soon Jennifer Böttcher have set themselves the goal of supporting clients as they return to an independent life. Contact is made via legal guardians, municipalities or the district, which enables structured access.

What does the offer look like in practice? The care requirements can vary between two and six hours per week. A special feature are the planned group offers, where clients have the opportunity to make contacts and exchange ideas. Instead of being isolated, they can get to know each other better and build social bonds through shared activities such as cooking sessions.

Opening and future outlook

The official opening ceremony of Connect A.T.W. is scheduled for October 2nd. There is great anticipation because the need for psychological support is estimated to be significant. The new facility is an important step in the right direction to give a voice and help people who often suffer in silence. The initiative also shows that mental health is now more of a focus in society than ever before.

Such support offers are important not only locally, but also globally. The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is committed to including mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in international development cooperation. In an increasingly networked and crisis-ridden everyday life, it is essential that such principles also play a role in helping people on the run.

For interested citizens who want to find out more about Connect A.T.W. If you would like to find out more, there is further information on the website www.connect-atw.de. The path to a healthy and supportive community begins here.