Young self-help

Young self-help | you + me = we |

Self-help is also for young people! The services offered by youth self-help groups are specifically aimed at people between 18 and 35 years old.

In a self-help group, you have the opportunity to talk to peers about the issues that are on your mind. Problems or difficult diagnoses – share your experiences with others about what feels overwhelming on your own! Every experience is equally important, whether you are personally affected or a family member.

What exactly is self-help?

In a self-help group, you have the opportunity to talk to others affected by the issues that concern you. Whether it's mental health problems, addiction, a chronic illness, or an eating disorder – talking and sharing about it helps! In the self-help group, you'll find understanding and support. Every experience is equally important, regardless of whether you are personally affected or a family member.

What self-help groups for boys are there?

As a self-help contact point, our task is to find a suitable self-help group together with you. We connect you with existing groups.

Here are some self-help groups specifically for young people in Bremen:

• Young people with depression
• Young people and addiction (alcohol, cannabis, pills)
• Jam session (music to combat your problems)
• Self-help garden
• Living with a traumatic brain injury
• CARDIAC (cardiovascular diseases)
• JEMAH (congenital heart defect)
• Alateen (relatives/friends of alcoholics)
• Discussion group for younger people with rheumatism
• Come Together (young women with breast cancer)
• Cystic Fibrosis Self-Help
• Bereavement support group for young adults

Furthermore, you can find age-independent groups on many topics in the Bremen North Lower Saxony area in the guide from the Self-Help Network.

Still haven't found the right self-help group?

Of course, we're happy to support you in starting a new self-help group. How about using theater, for example, to explore the topic of depression/anxiety together? We can discuss the initial steps together. If desired, we can also facilitate the meetings of the new group during the initial phase. Afterwards, we'll continue to be available to answer any questions you may have.

We currently have groups planned on the following topics:

• Eating disorder
• Gambling addiction
• Theatre group

Our offers for you:

• Would you like to learn more about self-help first?
• Not sure which self-help group is right for you? Feel free to contact us; we offer advice by phone, email, or in person about self-help and self-help groups.
• We provide a room with a kitchenette free of charge for boys' self-help groups. Here you can meet and talk about your experiences in a pleasant atmosphere.
• Do you need help in a crisis situation? The self-help network offers an open counselling service