New mental health network founded in the Lippe district!

A new community psychiatric association (GPV) was founded in the Lippe district, which is led by the social psychiatric service. The aim of this initiative is to network over 20 providers who provide help and support for people suffering from mental illness and addiction. Experts from various areas, including self-care, living, participation and health and social psychiatric care, are active in this network.

The GPV places particular focus on strengthening psychiatric care for seriously and complexly ill people, regardless of their age or gender. District Administrator Dr. Axel Lehmann emphasized the need for coordinated needs planning and supply close to home. By coordinating and coordinating the measures, the GPV should better take the needs of those affected into account. The goals include shorter waiting times, optimal use of existing capacities and the bundling of resources.

Important points about care and support

The administrative director Sabine Beine assumes that the quality of care and rehabilitation offers can be improved through these measures. In addition, full inpatient treatment should be avoided. The members of the GPV are also committed to preventative services and public relations work to counteract the stigmatization of mental illnesses.

A central element of the GPV is the general meeting, which is coordinated in the health department in the area of ​​mental health. The management of the GPV is currently being advertised. Those interested can get the GPV via Dr. Contact Anita Helbing-Übelacker, a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, who can be reached by telephone or email.

In another context, the website of the community psychiatric association in the Kleve district reported on similar structures. The GPV in the Kleve district, which was founded at the beginning of 2024, aims to improve support for people with mental problems and consists of 33 member organizations that offer various types of help. The members meet regularly to strengthen cooperation and identify any gaps in the support offers.

The GPV in the Kleve district offers those affected and their relatives the opportunity to actively participate in the network. As explained there, community psychiatric help is usually structured in such a way that it is offered close to those affected and includes offers such as advice, support and support in everyday life. It is described that mental illnesses can affect different areas of life and that in acute crisis situations the emergency services or the police should be contacted immediately.

In addition, attention is drawn to the variety of treatment options, ranging from outpatient to partial inpatient and inpatient therapies. There are two psychiatric clinics for inpatient treatment in the Kleve district, and residents can take advantage of various outpatient aftercare services after an inpatient stay. Outpatient psychiatric care, which is also offered at home, is another important part of support.

There are numerous advice centers and self-help groups in the Kleve district for people and relatives who are looking for help. The costs for this psychotherapeutic help can vary, but health insurance companies often cover the costs of psychotherapy and medication.

For further information about the GPV in the Lippe district, please visit the official website Lippe district, and for details about the GPV in the Kleve district you can visit the website GPV Kleve district call.