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Contact Point for Men

Information for migrants

Contact Point for Men

Information for migrants

The support center for men assists male refugees and immigrants in Austria. They receive free and confidential advice on important issues related to life in Austria. These include, for example, family, health, education, employment, cohabitation, and difficult life situations. The advisors support them with their questions and help them with the next steps.

Contact point for men

Address:Lastenstraße 19, 1230 Vienna

Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

This is how the contact point can support you.

Personal consultation

You can speak with a consultant about your questions and your personal situation. You will receive support in difficult situations and discuss the next steps together.

Seminars with experts

In seminars, you will receive information from experts on important topics. These include, for example, health, family, equality, conflict, as well as education and career.

Discussion groups for men

In discussion groups, you talk with other men about important everyday issues. Topics include family, living together, conflicts, and life in Austria.

We will advise you on this.

Work and Career

  • Finding a job
  • Career opportunities
  • Education and qualifications
  • Recognition of qualifications

living together

  • Living together in Austria
  • Equality
  • Rights and obligations
  • Democratic values and rules

Conflicts and violence

  • Resolve conflicts without violence
  • Dealing with anger and frustration
  • Avoid violence
  • Help in difficult situations

Education

  • learn German
  • Education in Austria
  • Continuing education
  • Educational opportunities

Family

  • partnership
  • Family life
  • Child rearing
  • Rights and responsibilities within the family

Health

  • Men's health
  • Mental health
  • sexuality
  • Health care

Current seminars and discussion panels

No news available.

Frequently asked questions and answers about the contact point

At the information center, you can speak with an advisor about important questions concerning your life in Austria.

These include, for example:

  • Work and Career
  • Living together in Austria
  • Conflicts and violence
  • Learning German and education
  • Family and partnership
  • Health

The consultants will also support you in the next steps.

Yes. You can contact the support center if you are experiencing conflict or are in a difficult situation.

You will receive support in coping with difficult situations. Together with a consultant, you will discuss the next steps.

Yes. The counselling at the men's support center is confidential.

You can speak to a consultant about your questions and your personal situation.

No, you can also come for a consultation without an appointment.