EU Council Endorses Commission Plan for a European Center for Suicide Prevention Establishment

In the city of Wiesbaden, conversations about suicide remain a taboo subject, but the authorities are taking steps to change this. On September 10th, the state capital will participate in the nationwide action day for World Suicide Prevention Day.

The Psychosocial Centers in Wiesbaden offer a range of support services for those struggling with psychological challenges. The Psychosocial Center Mitte, located at Scharnhorststraße 24, can be reached at (0611) 4505329 or through their website psz-mittewerkgemeinschaft-our websitede. The Psychosocial Center Ost, located at Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 88, can be contacted at (0611) 505894444 or through their website psz-pskbevimde. The Psychosocial Center Süd, situated at Stettiner Straße 2a, can be reached at (0611) 690703 or through their website psz-suedwerkgemeinschaft-our websitede.

These centres provide various services, including psychologicall advice, family and pregnancy counselling, migrant and refugee support, and psychological help for women who have experienced sexual violence. Additional support for individuals aged 18 and above can be found through the Social Psychiatry Service (SpDi) and the Coordination of Community Psychiatry at the Health Department of Wiesbaden.

The Vitos Clinic Eichberg, Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, located at Kloster-Eberbach-Straße 4, 65346 Eltville, can be reached at (06123) 6020. The Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Clinics, located at Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 100, 65199 Wiesbaden, can be reached at (0611) 430.

Education about suicide can help lower the barrier to seeking help. For those who are experiencing a mental health crisis or have concerns, a telephone counseling service is available at 0800 1110111 or 0800 1110222, or online at www.telefonseelsorge.de. A self-help contact point for those affected by psychological challenges in Wiesbaden can be reached at Phone (0611) 313777 or through their website our website.

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that suicide prevention should be understood as a societal task. People with invisible disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, depression, FASD, or chronic neurological conditions, are often at particular risk. Low-threshold support services, such as retreat spaces, psychosocial services, understandable information, or inclusion in daily life, can provide relief. Many affected individuals have not received a confirmed diagnosis, help came too late, or faced access barriers.

Approximately 28 people die by suicide daily in Germany, and in 2023, over 10,000 people died by suicide in the country. Citizens can contact the responsible department or office of the State Capital Wiesbaden with any questions. The Press Office of the State Capital Wiesbaden, located at Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, can be contacted for any questions regarding the press release. Numerous self-help groups offer specific services for those affected and their families dealing with psychological challenges.

The city of Wiesbaden is committed to supporting those struggling with mental health issues and promoting open conversations about suicide. On World Suicide Prevention Day, the city will join efforts nationwide to raise awareness and provide resources for those in need.

EU Council Endorses Commission Plan for a European Center for Suicide Prevention Establishment