Therapy Assistance Bremen gGmbH

Outpatient addiction counselling

We provide information and advice to people of all ages who are experiencing early, problematic, or dependent substance use. We also offer support to family members and other affected individuals such as employers or teachers.

We work across all addiction categories, addressing difficulties with alcohol, medication, and illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or cannabis. Furthermore, we also offer expert counseling to individuals struggling with problematic use of new media (online addiction) and gambling.

The consultations are of course confidential and can be conducted anonymously upon request.

The central goal of outpatient addiction counseling is to develop, in dialogue with those affected, measures that offer alternatives to addictive behavior and enable participation in social life. This counseling includes, among other things, acute support and crisis intervention, measures for therapy preparation, referral to detoxification clinics or to outpatient and inpatient therapy programs, and clarification of cost coverage for these services.

We also assist in connecting individuals with self-help groups. As a complementary measure, we offer addiction acupuncture treatment to reduce cravings. The duration of counseling depends on individual goals and circumstances. We offer schools, clubs, and youth groups specialized addiction prevention projects, as well as training and support in working with people struggling with addiction.

Outpatient addiction support Bremen

There are several ways to begin outpatient therapy: following inpatient detoxification, after a previous rehabilitation program, or after a longer period of abstinence. Outpatient therapy can also precede rehabilitation therapy.

Who is our service for and what exactly happens during therapy?
We work with anyone struggling with addiction, whether to legal or illegal substances. The therapy focuses on developing an understanding of addiction within the context of one's personal history and learning to manage the associated emotions. It's important to us that each individual contributes their unique strengths.

You are encouraged to establish an abstinent lifestyle. Everything takes place in your familiar surroundings; it would be beneficial to have as many stable anchor points as possible. Your job can be retained, and family and friends can also be involved.

The therapy takes place in weekly individual and group sessions at the premises of Ambulante Suchthilfe Bremen gGmbH, Blumenthalstraße 10 in Bremen and lasts up to 6 months, possibly longer.

What are the requirements for outpatient therapy?
You must be abstinent from addictive substances and have an abstinent living environment. Regular urine and alcohol tests are mandatory. You should be open to inner change and able to participate in a group setting.

How is outpatient therapy planned?
An information session is held weekly where you can find out if this service is right for you. Financing options can also be discussed at this session.

The drug counseling service of the outpatient addiction support program in Bremen is a publicly funded network of addiction-specific support services for the entire city. In addition to providing expert emergency assistance and dedicated drug counseling, the service prepares, assesses, and facilitates medical rehabilitation measures and sociotherapeutic support.

Support for those on legal substitution therapy, reintegration assistance for those receiving unemployment benefits, and support during parenthood help those affected to participate in life in our society. Self-help initiatives in the area of ​​illegal drugs are supported, and our staff assist other institutions when they encounter drug-related problems in their field.