The counseling for relatives is available for family caregivers with psychological stress. A further requirement is that your relative receives care allowance.
Counseling for relatives
Caring for and looking after a relative can be stressful and mentally draining. You can talk about mental health problems free of charge to relieve the pressure and improve your own state of health. Use the free of charge counseling for relatives with a psychologist.
The discussions with relatives are organized nationwide by the SVS's "Quality Assurance in Home Care" competence center on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs.
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Caring for a relative is very stressful mentally. It often leads to stress and excessive demands or fear and worry about what the future will bring. You can talk about these things and work through emotional problems in a family discussion.
Talking to a psychologist will give you instructions on how you can help yourself, for example by
- becoming aware of your own powers and strengths,
- recognizing personal limits,
- paying attention to your own well-being,
- information and education to deal with the situation.
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The counseling with relatives can take place in person at home or at another location, as well as by telephone or online.
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To relieve the strain, you can get a free consultation with a psychologist up to 10 times.
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To take advantage of the relief offer from the Ministry of Social Affairs, make an appointment
- by telephone: 050 808 2087 or
- by e-mail: angehoerigengespraech@svqspg.at
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Further information can be found under the following two links:
Last update: August 12, 2025
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