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The Austrian Integration Fund's (ÖIF) support center for men assists male refugees and immigrantswho find themselves in challenging life situations or navigating the complexities of new societal demands. Its aim is to supportmenin their linguistic, professional, and social integration, to address conflicts early on, and to offer perspectives for respectful and non-violent coexistence in Austria. Through its close connection to legally mandated integration measures, the ÖIF reaches men who would often not otherwise access counseling services.
The contact point complements the legally mandated integration measures of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF), such as integration counseling, values and orientation courses, and German language courses. The focus is on individual consultations, discussion groups, and seminars with experts. If needed, consultations are interpreted into numerous languages of origin. The services are free of charge, confidential, and accessible without prior appointment.
Contact point for men
Address:Lastenstraße 19, 1230 Vienna
Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Multilingual consultation
Free and confidential advice on integration, work, family, health, crisis situations and orientation in Austria. Consultations are available without an appointment and can be interpreted into numerous languages of origin if needed.
Seminars with experts
Free seminars and moderated discussion rounds with experts on violence prevention, conflict resolution, men's health, sexuality, family, equality, and career and educational prospects.
Career opportunities
Information on the job market, career entry, recognition of qualifications and career prospects.
Living together
Reflection on role models, equality, and orientation towards democratic values and rules of coexistence.
Violence prevention
Advice on dealing with conflicts, frustration, aggression and violence, as well as the development of non-violent solution strategies.
Educational opportunities
Support for learning German as well as information on education and training opportunities in Austria.
Current dates can be found on the German website.
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The support center for men assists male refugees and immigrants with their linguistic, professional, and social integration. A particular focus is placed on providing support in difficult life situations, as well as on conflict resolution, violence prevention, and respectful coexistence in Austria.
The service is aimed at male refugees and immigrantswho need support with questions about integration, work, family, health or in challenging life situations.
The advice covers topics such as career and education, family and partnership, health, equality, coexistence, and conflict and violence prevention.
Men receive counseling on dealing with conflict, frustration, aggression, and violence, as well as on non-violent conflict resolution strategies. The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) also offers seminars and moderated discussion groups with experts.
The consultation is free, confidential, and available without an appointment. Interpreting into numerous languages is available upon request.