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Other Support Services

The telephone counseling service is available 24 hours a day at the toll-free numbers 0800-1110111 or 0800-1110222 and on the Internet at .

For a list of support groups in the Frankfurt area, click .

A directory of licensed psychotherapists can be found at .

Offerings at 51ÁÔÆæ

As a student at 51ÁÔÆæ, you have access to a variety of counseling services. For example, as an alternative or in addition to counseling at the psychotherapeutic counseling center, you can seek counseling in the following areas:  


  • The at the Studierendenwerk offers walk-in counseling, open counseling hours, and a variety of courses.
  • The  offers advice on all questions concerning career planning and the transition from academic study to working life. 
  • Students with health impairments can receive counseling from the advisors at . 
  • Counseling for and are considering their alternatives. 
  • helps with questions about exam worries, study performance, and test topics. 
  • The offers specific help with writing difficulties and a variety of writing courses.  
  • The  (ISZ) provides a wide array of services in the areas of German as a foreign language, foreign languages, and preparation for study abroad.
  • The offers support and advice on how to combine study and work with family responsibilities.  
  • The supports people in conflict situations and in dealing with experiences of discrimination.  
  • Theoffers confidential counseling for problems and crises in study and life.  
  • The offers psychological counseling, exam and doctoral coaching, social counseling for foreign students, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care. 
  • The  (Success and Integration) group of Studium Lehre Internationales advises and supports international students.
  • The at 51ÁÔÆæ's Zentrum für Psychotherapie (center for psychotherapy) offers refugees counseling and therapy in their native language or with the help of interpreters.

Offerings from students for students

Nightline Frankfurt

Anonymous phone line by students for students, during the lecture period for anyone who needs someone to talk to:

Monday to Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at (069) 798 17238 (for hours outside the lecture period, see the homepage).


Call-a-CAB (Come Along Buddy)

Free buddy support program provided by students for students who need help coping with special circumstances. The goal is to provide students with personal and confidential support in difficult situations during their studies. To register, call the office at (069) 798 35316 (Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or e-mail anfragecallacab@uni-frankfurt.de


Counseling centers in Frankfurt


There are numerous counseling centers in Frankfurt that offer counseling (often free of charge) for a variety of concerns. An overview of psychosocial counseling centers can be found here.

  •  (crisis and life counseling, marriage and sexual counseling, open hours)  
  • (educational, youth and family counseling, couples and life counseling, short-term therapy and crisis intervention, social counseling for migrants and counseling and therapy for refugees). 
  •  is a counseling service for young adults in mental health crises
  • An can be found on the city of Frankfurt's website.
  • Addiction counseling (also online) is offered by the
  • The  counsels victims and witnesses after traumatic experiences. 
  •  offers counseling (also online) on all issues related to relationships, sexuality, family planning and pregnancy.
  • Counseling and therapy for eating disorders is provided by and (Frankfurt Center for Eating Disorders).
  •  (intercultural counseling center for immigrant women and their families) offers counseling in more than ten different languages.  
  • The (Frankfurt women's emergency hotline) counsels women who are threatened or affected by sexual, physical and digital violence.
  •  offers counseling (also by phone and online) for lesbians, trans* and queer people.

Offerings online

Rauchmelder

Rauchmelder's free offer includes a consultation in Frankfurt as well as an app that helps to measure cannabis, cigarette and alcohol consumption and to achieve self-defined goals.