Studying is not always easy and rarely straightforward. Detours, obstacles and mishaps during your studies are normal. However, some problems make it hard to feel comfortable in your own skin, to learn successfully, to progress in your studies, to be happy or to enjoy your leisure time. Moreover, you can feel quite alone with your problems, even in the midst of peers, well-meaning parents, and other counselors. Whether for study-related or personal problems: the PBS team of the Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe offers you professional advice and support.

Contakt: pbs∂sw-ka.de or +49721-9334060

Nightline Karlsruhe is a listening service run by students from various universities in Karlsruhe – from first-semester students to those in master's programs, from STEM fields to the humanities and social sciences. All of us volunteer our time alongside our studies. We are not trained psychologists or counselors, but simply fellow students who offer a listening ear. Nightline is an officially registered university group at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and a non-profit organization. Every Sunday from 9 p.m. to midnight, you can call the number listed below.

Contact: +49721-75406646

Crisis and Life Counseling Center under Ecumenical Sponsorship

Crises and conflicts are a part of every person’s life. At the “brücke” (external link) counseling center located at Kronenplatz in Karlsruhe, personal conversations offer counseling, crisis support, and pastoral care. During opening hours, individuals seeking help can drop in spontaneously without an appointment. Trained counselors offer free and confidential conversations to help you address your concerns.
You may remain anonymous, and if needed, you will receive information about additional psychosocial services and counseling centers.

Contact: info∂bruecke-karlsruhe.de

Problems and crises can occur at any stage of life – whether due to relationship conflicts, bullying, addiction, illness, or loneliness. In difficult times, it can help to talk to someone who listens.TelefonSeelsorge (external link) offers confidential, free support 24/7 – via phone, chat, or webmail. Trained volunteers take time for your concerns and work with you to find ways out of crisis situations.

Contact: Phone hotline: 0800/111 0 111 or 0800/111 0 222
Access to chat and email support: www.telefonseelsorge.de
Free app with self-help tools for crises and suicide prevention: Krisenkompass (external link)

Reden allein hilft nicht. Miteinander schon! Selbsthilfegruppen (externer Link) schaffen einen sicheren Raum für Menschen, die ähnliche Herausforderungen erleben. Hier können Ängste und Sorgen offen geteilt werden, während man sich gegenseitig mit Verständnis, Erfahrung und wertvollen Tipps unterstützt. Das Selbsthilfebüro Karlsruhe koordiniert aktuell über 150 Selbsthilfegruppen in Stadt und Landkreis Karlsruhe, die sich mit einer breiten Palette gesundheitlicher, psychischer und sozialer Themen beschäftigen.

Kontakt: selbsthilfe∂paritaet-ka.de

The Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic (PIA) (external link) supports people in acute crises, with mental illnesses, or in challenging life situations. In addition to psychiatric and psychotherapeutic diagnostics and treatment, the multidisciplinary team also provides nursing care, social work support, occupational therapy, and exercise therapy. Individual guidance is also offered in determining whether inpatient or partial inpatient treatment is appropriate.

Contact: +49 721 9743 770

The yoga program offered by University Sports combines breathwork and movement to promote well-being. Specific breathing techniques help increase focus and relaxation, while physical postures (asanas) strengthen and support the body holistically.

Contact: yoga∂hochschulsport-ka.de

Bookstores and the internet now offer an overwhelming range of self-help guides addressing various problems and life situations. Although these guides are not tailored to individual needs or circumstances, they can still provide a wealth of more or less helpful advice and explanations. They may support a better understanding of one's problems, offer new ideas and perspectives, help in finding appropriate assistance, and sometimes even provide concrete instructions for behavior change. To help you navigate the jungle of self-help literature, the team at the Psychological Help (PBS) of the Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe has compiled a selection of books that are both professionally sound and have proven valuable from the perspective of those seeking support.

Contact: pbs∂sw-ka.de

The Social Psychiatric Service (SPDI) (external link) at the Center for Mental Health supports people with chronic mental illnesses through counseling, ongoing support, and sociotherapy. The goal is to help stabilize the lives of those affected and to avoid hospital stays whenever possible. Family members and others in the social environment can also receive counseling and information.

Contact: zentrum∂dw-karlsruhe.de

Are you unsure whether you have a problem with addiction, or do you need help dealing with addictive behavior in your family or relationship? We offer counseling and support (external link) for issues related to critical consumption, dependence, and addictive behavior involving alcohol, drugs, media, and more. From prevention to self-help groups – we are here for you!

Contact: fs-karlsruhe∂bw-lv.de

The team of the Karlsruhe Relaxation Training develops and implements practical and everyday-applicable body awareness, stress management, and relaxation programs under the quality label SeKA – which stands for Self-Instructive Body Mindfulness Programs. An overview of the Karlsruhe Relaxation Training (ket) programs can be found at: www.entspannung-ket.de/seka-schriften/

Contact: Michaela.Knoll∂kit.edu

In the foyer of the Audimax building, the Room of Silence invites students of all faiths to unwind, pray, meditate, and reflect in a contemplative atmosphere. During the lecture period, it offers a place right in the middle of the university campus to retreat and recharge.

Contact: khg∂khg-karlsruhe.de

“Flux” (external link) is a safe space for all people who identify as neurodiverse or want to learn more about it. Exchange, meet, develop — bring in and get out what you want! Flux is for anyone interested in neurodiversity, who wants to be part of a vibrant community, or is looking for a safer space to connect — with or without a diagnosis.

Contact: contact∂flux-ka.de

"Headache Hurts" (external link) from the Center for Research and Diagnostics of Implants, Inflammations, and Pain (a non-profit organization) provides information about the causes of headaches and shows how they can be prevented. The headache knowledge is based on the latest research findings. You will learn everything about the development of the three most common types of headaches and can determine your own headache type. Step by step, you will find out how to prevent headaches.

Contact: info∂zies-frankfurt.de

The Loneliness Network Germany (KNE) addresses the causes and consequences of loneliness and promotes the exploration and exchange of both supportive and hindering factors in the prevention and intervention of loneliness in Germany. The Service Map (external link) provides an overview of the wide range of services and initiatives available across Germany. It offers numerous opportunities for people to connect, engage in conversation, and build community.

The Friday Club (external link) is an open, psychoeducational program offered by the Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine at the Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe. It is intended for patients, relatives, and anyone interested.
Every Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (except on public holidays), the club provides a space for exchange and information on mental illnesses, their causes, and treatment options at the Café am Park.
Participation is free of charge; no registration is required. You can call the provided phone number on Fridays from 9 a.m. onwards to check whether the Friday Club is taking place as scheduled.

Contact: +49 721 974-3710

Are you looking for connection and meaningful conversations with like-minded Christians? Then get in touch with the Protestant Student Community Karlsruhe.

Contact: leitungsteam∂esg-karlsruhe.de