700 self -help groups in m/V: Support for all situations!

700 self -help groups in m/V: Support for all situations!

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a lot is happening in the field of self-help! Around 700 self -help groups are active and support people with various challenges. This number was announced by Minister of Social Affairs Stefanie Drese during a state parliament debate. Their commitment to self -help shows how important the exchange and emotional support are within these groups.

But that's not all: the number of contact points for those affected has grown from six to nine. Where are these contact points? In Wismar, Hagenow, Neustrelitz, Schwerin, Güstrow, Rostock, Neubrandenburg, Stralsund and Pasewalk, those affected now have the opportunity to find support and communicate with each other.

promotion of self -help

Another step in the right direction is to increase the financial means for self-help work. In the 2024/25 double budget, the funding was increased from 135,000 to just under 144,000 euros annually. This wants to make access to the groups easier and secure the quality of the work. "Self -help offers support and exchange for people with challenges or illnesses," emphasizes Drese, the importance of these initiatives.

The non-profit organization Self-help m/v e.V. , which is led by a voluntary board, is also one of the active groups in MV. This organization represents the interests of the chronically ill and disabled people and their relatives and works independently of political or denominational bonds.

Various offers for those affected

The website of the self-helped not only offers information about the member associations, but also enables targeted searches for specific topics, for example on Parkinson's disease. But also for chronic diseases without their own national associations, there is no complete list of self-help groups in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. However, those affected can contact the office if you have any questions.

Thanks to these initiatives and the committed work of the self-help groups, people in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can hope to find the support required. The new structure and funding will certainly help to benefit from the offers.