Markus, aged 46, is married and has two kids. Three years ago, he suffered a traumatic brain injury in a cycling accident. Since then, he’s had constant problems. He regularly makes mistakes at work. His wife increasingly sees him as destructive. His kids have largely turned away from him. His alcohol consumption is developing into an addiction.
Markus might also be called Elizabeth and be 25 years younger or older. And lonely. Or marginalized. People of any age in any environment can find themselves in situations where physical, psychological, social, and sometimes financial burdens come together.
So many people try to find help. But that’s easier said than done. Very few people know what services are available in their area and which ones best suit their situation. Or they have trouble filling out forms. Or have difficulty expressing themselves.
This is where the regional antennas come in:
- They work with the people affected to find the appropriate medical and social support services.
- They coordinate these services. If necessary, they can also refer the appropriate offerings.
- They support the affected people over a longer period, setting interim goals together along the way.
- They maintain a network of designated professionals and specialist units.
The aim of these services is to work with the people concerned to find ways of improving their day-to-day reality and quality of life.
You’ll find more detailed information on how the individual regional antennas work, terms of registration, and contact forms on the website of the regional antenna in question.
