Consulting
Here you can find help if you are looking for advice or support in difficult life situations. We ourselves cannot offer advice directly to citizens, but we list contact persons in the city here:
Pregnancy conflict counseling
Recognized advice centres* in the city of Aachen:
donum vitae Aachen e.V.
Franzstr. 109, 52064 Aachen
Tel: 0241 400 99 77
aachen@donumvitae.orgpro familia e.V.
Monheimsallee 11
52062 Aachen
0241 36357
0241 402750
aachen@profamilia.deFurther links and information:
Federal Center for Health Education:
Confidential birth:
* Recognized here means that these counselling centres can issue the legally required counselling certificate, which is necessary for a penalty-free abortion.
Violence
Frauen helfen Frauen e.V.
Counseling for women and girls on topics such as separation/divorce, stalking, domestic violence, women/girls with a migration background. Theaterstr. 42 (entrance Wallstr.), 52062 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 902416
Email: info@fhf-aachen.deFrauenhaus Aachen-Walheim - Diakonisches Werk im Kirchenkreis Aachen e.V.
The women's shelter offers round-the-clock protection, safety and individual advice. Affected women receive support in developing and implementing new life perspectives. Diakonie Aachen also offers outpatient counseling and interventions as well as other support services such as further training and violence prevention.
Fachstelle gegen häusliche Gewalt
Tel.: 02404 91000
Email: frauenhaus@diakonie-aachen.deWomen's shelter - Skf - Sozialdienst kath. Frauen
The women's and children's shelter in Aachen offers refuge for threatened and abused women and their children. It offers advice and support around the clock while maintaining anonymity. Women receive help in coping with their experiences of violence and can develop new perspectives. The service is available regardless of denomination or nationality.
Tel.: 0241 470450
Email: info@skf-aachen.deGewaltlos STARK - SKM Aachen e.V. project
"Gewaltlos STARK" is a counseling service offered by the Sozialdienst Katholischer Männer (SKM) in Aachen aimed at men who are prone to violence. Since 2017, it has been offering free individual counseling to men who are violent towards their partner or are at risk of becoming violent. The counseling helps men to take responsibility in conflict situations, deal with external influences and develop healthy, respectful partnerships.
Heinrichsallee 56, 52062 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 41355531
Email: andrea.crombach@skm-aachen.de"Violenceagainst women" helpline
The "Violence against women" helpline is a nationwide advice service for women who have experienced or are still experiencing violence. The helpline supports victims of all nationalities, with and without disabilities, 365 days a year, around the clock, on the number 116 016 and via online counseling. We also advise relatives, friends and professionals anonymously and free of charge.
Tel.: 116016Violence against men helpline
The men's helpline offers anonymous and confidential advice to men who have experienced violence in any form. It is free of charge and provides support for various experiences of violence such as domestic violence, sexualized violence, psychological violence and more. Counseling is provided by telephone, chat or e-mail. The service is available daily and is aimed at men who are looking for help, regardless of the type of violence they have experienced.
Tel.: 0800 1239900
Email: beratung@maennerhilfetelefon.deDiakonisches Werk im Kirchenkreis Aachen e.V.
The intervention center "Aktiv gegen häusliche Gewalt" of the Diakonie Aachen offers comprehensive support for people affected by domestic violence. The advice is free, confidential and is aimed at all genders, regardless of age, nationality or religion. The aim of the centre is to improve the protection of those affected, minimize violence and promote coordinated intervention. Counseling is also available for people who want to separate, seek refuge in a women's shelter or are looking for ways to live together without violence.
Tel.: 0163 6132485
Email: ivs@diakonie-aachen.deKinderschutzbund Ortsverband Aachen e.V.
Counseling for families, children, adolescents and parents; assistance in family crises, especially when children are threatened or affected by violence, neglect or sexual abuse.
Talstr. 2, 52068 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 949940
Email: info@kinderschutzbund-aachen.deRückHalt e.V. - Counseling against sexual violence
Counseling for women and girls affected by sexual violence, for relatives and professionals from various occupational groups.
Franzstraße 107, 52064 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 542220
Email: info@rueckhalt-beratung.deRückHalt-M Counselling for men affected by sexual violence
RückHalt e.V. has been offering counselling and support for men* affected by sexualized violence in the Aachen city region since 2018. In separate rooms, a protected environment is created for men*, while at the same time support for women* and girls* affected by sexualized violence is maintained.
Franzstraße 107, 52064 Aachen
Phone: 0241 47598501
Email: info@rueckhalt-m.deSkf- Sozialdienst katholische Frauen e.V.
Counseling (regardless of gender, age and denomination) for family problems, parenting issues, separation/divorce/custody, dealing with authorities, financial difficulties; help with domestic violence, guardianship, guardianship for minors, legal guardianship, early help/good start in life; family and senior* sponsorships.
Wilhelmstr. 22, 52070 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 470450
Email: info@skf-aachen.deSOLWODI NRW Aachen e.V.
Counseling and contact point for victims of female genital mutilation
Jakobstr. 7, 52064 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 413174711
Email: aachen@solwodi.dePartnership and family
Counseling center of the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO)
General counseling center for families, children, adolescents and adults.
Temporary address: Oppenhoffallee 115, 52066 Aachen
Phone: 0241 475734-113
Email: info@awo-aachen-stadt.deCaritas Family Counseling Aachen
Counseling and help for pregnant women, families, parents, children, adolescents and professionals
Reumontstraße 7a, 52064 Aachen
Phone: 0241 33953
Email: info.ac@fb-caritas.deDiakonisches Werk im Kirchenkreis Aachen e.V.
Evangelische Beratungsstelle für Ehe-, Erziehungs-, Familien- und Lebensfragen
Vaalser Str. 349, 52074 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 32047
Email: ev.beratungsstelle@diakonie-aachen.dedonum vitae Aachen e.V.
Advice on pregnancy and birth as well as psychosocial counseling for prenatal diagnostic examinations, unfulfilled desire to have children, after miscarriage and stillbirth, after termination of pregnancy
Franzstr. 109, 52064 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 400 9977
Email: aachen@donumvitae.org"Frühe Hilfen" - contact point of the Kinderschutzbund Aachen e.V.
Advice for parents with children up to the age of 3 who, among other things, need relief, are worried about their baby or would like information
Address: Talstr. 2, 52068 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 9499430
Email: fruehehilfen@kinderschutzbund-aachen.deIN VIA e.V., Kath. Verband für Mädchen- und Frauensozialarbeit Aachen e.V.
Support and advice for families, parents, children, young people and professionals
Krefelder Str. 23, 52070 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 6090810
Email: zentrale@invia-aachen.deCatholic counseling center
Counseling center for marriage, family, life and faith issues in Aachen
Minoritenstr. 3, 52062 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 20085
Email: beratungszentrum-aachen@bistum-aachen.deKinderschutzbund Ortsverband Aachen e.V.
Counseling for families, children, adolescents and parents; assistance in family crises, especially when children are threatened or affected by violence, neglect or sexual abuse.
Talstr. 2, 52068 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 949940
Email: info@kinderschutzbund-aachen.dePro Familia
Advice on sexuality, pregnancy or partnership
Monheimsallee 11, 52062 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 36357
Email: aachen@profamilia.deSkf- Sozialdienst katholische Frauen e.V.
Counseling (regardless of gender, age and denomination) for family problems, parenting issues, separation/divorce/custody, dealing with authorities, financial difficulties; help with domestic violence, guardianships, guardianships for minors, legal guardianship, early help/good start in life; family and senior sponsorships.
Tel.: 0241 470450
Email: info@skf-aachen.deSKM - Kath. Verein für soziale Dienste in Aachen e.V.
Counseling for problems in partnerships, difficulties at school or at work, family conflicts, parenting, separation/divorce.
Heinrichsallee 56, 52062 Aachen
Phone: 0241 41355500
Email: info@skm-aachen.deVAMV - Verband für alleinerziehende Mütter und Väter e.V.
Anlaufstelle für getrenntlebende Eltern/Alleinerziehende
Vaalser Str. 108, 52074 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 870017
Email: info@vamv-aachen.deQueer Aachen
Knutschfleck Aachen e.V.
Knutschfleck is an open meeting place and advice center for queer young people aged 14-27 and offers a non-explanatory and non-discriminatory space for LGBTQIA* young people from the Aachen region.
Jakobstr. 161, 52064 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 34632
Email: info@knutschfleck-online.de
Pro Familia
Counseling on sexuality, pregnancy or partnership
Monheimsallee 11, 52062 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 36357
Email: aachen@profamilia.deQueerreferat an den Aachener Hochschulen e.V.
Contact point for students who see themselves as queer, including all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and inter* students.
Gerlachstr. 20-22, 52064 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 92138761
Email: vorstand@queerreferat-aachen.deRainbow e.V. - Queer Center in Aachen
Rainbow offers a protected space for issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity, where concerns and questions can be discussed and clarification can be worked on. Rainbow also provides information about queer life in general and in Aachen.
Jakobstr. 161, 52064 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 4019700
Email: info@rainbow-aachen.deSeparation and divorce
Caritas Family Counseling Aachen
Counseling and help for pregnant women, families, parents, children, adolescents and professionals
Reumontstraße 7a, 52064 Aachen
Phone: 0241 33953
Email: info.ac@fb-caritas.deDiakonisches Werk im Kirchenkreis Aachen e.V.
Evangelische Beratungsstelle für Ehe-, Erziehungs-, Familien- und Lebensfragen
Vaalser Str. 349, 52074 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 32047
Email: ev.beratungsstelle@diakonie-aachen.deFrauen helfen Frauen e.V.
Counseling for women and girls on topics such as separation/divorce, stalking, domestic violence, women/girls with a migration background.
Theaterstr. 42 (entrance Wallstr.), 52062 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 902416
Email: info@fhf-aachen.deCatholic counseling center
Counseling center for marriage, family, life and faith issues in Aachen
Minoritenstr. 3, 52062 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 20085
Email: beratungszentrum-aachen@bistum-aachen.deKinderschutzbund Ortsverband Aachen e.V.
Counseling for families, children, adolescents and parents; assistance in family crises, especially when children are threatened or affected by violence, neglect or sexual abuse.
Talstr. 2, 52068 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 949940
Email: info@kinderschutzbund-aachen.deSkf- Sozialdienst katholische Frauen e.V.
Counseling (regardless of gender, age and denomination) for family problems, parenting issues, separation/divorce/custody, dealing with authorities, financial difficulties; help with domestic violence, guardianship, guardianship for minors, legal guardianship, early help/good start in life; family and senior* sponsorships.
Wilhelmstr. 22, 52070 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 470450
Email: info@skf-aachen.deSKM - Kath. Verein für soziale Dienste in Aachen e.V.
Counseling for problems in partnerships, difficulties at school or at work, family conflicts, parenting, separation/divorce.
Heinrichsallee 56, 52062 Aachen
Phone: 0241 41355500
Email: info@skm-aachen.deVAMV - Verband für alleinerziehende Mütter und Väter e.V.
Anlaufstelle für getrenntlebende Eltern/Alleinerziehende
Vaalser Str. 108, 52074 Aachen
Tel.: 0241 870017
Email: info@vamv-aachen.de