Self-help groups
In Austria, the following self-help umbrella organisations exist at the federal level:
Website Österreichische Kompetenz- und Servicestelle für Selbsthilfe
The Bundesverband Selbsthilfe Österreich (BVSHOE) is the umbrella organisation of nationwide self-help and patient organisations in Austria. Its main tasks are to represent the interests of self-help at the federal level and to participate in decision-making processes within the healthcare system.
Initiative Nationales Netzwerk
The Initiative Nationales Netzwerk (NANES) is an association of cross-thematic self-help umbrella organisations and contact points. Its aim is to connect self-help support facilities at a provincial level and promote self-help friendly practices in the social and health sector.
Pro Rare Austria - Allianz für seltene Erkrankungen
Pro Rare Austria is a nationwide non-profit association serving as an umbrella organisation for self-help groups, patient organisations, and individuals affected by rare diseases. Its mission is to provide a platform and a strong voice for the concerns of people living with rare diseases.
Below you will find an overview for each federal province:
Last update: July 25, 2025
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