ADV
The ADV gGmbH supports people with addiction problems and mental illnesses through supported living, outpatient assistance, and addiction-specific offers. With a dedicated team, it promotes participation in social life and focuses on individual, preventive interventions.
ADV gGmbH: Support and Integration for People with Addiction Problems and Mental Illnesses
editMission and Values
editADV gGmbH is firmly committed to opposing the control of individuals by addictive substances. As a non-profit organization, the company advocates for the health and quality of life of people with substance dependence, aiming to promote their participation in life within society[1][3].
Key Products and Services
editADV gGmbH offers a variety of specialized assistance, particularly for young people between the ages of 15 and 21. The main offerings include:
- Supported Living: According to §§ 34/35 in conjunction with § 41 SGB VIII, to support young people in their personal and social development[2].
- Outpatient Assistance: According to § 35 SGB VIII, tailored to the individual needs of clients[2].
- Key Support and Co-Support: To ensure comprehensive support in all areas of life.
- Addiction-Specific Assistance: Including relapse prevention and management, for both abstinent individuals and young people with current substance use[2].
Cooperations and Network
editThe company collaborates closely with addiction-specific and psychiatric facilities, such as detox treatment centers, inpatient and outpatient therapy facilities, and counseling centers. These collaborations enable comprehensive and professional support for clients[2].
Professionals and Structure
editADV gGmbH has approximately 80 social education professionals working in eight teams of Supported Living. These teams assist individuals in coping with everyday and illness-specific problems as well as in building stable social relationships[4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editA central goal of ADV gGmbH is preventive, professional intervention during the transition to adulthood to avoid the chronicity of psychosocial problems. By integrating social spatial conditions and requirements into their offerings, it is ensured that the support is oriented towards the will and needs of those affected[2].
Through its work, ADV gGmbH sets important impulses for society by providing people with addiction problems and mental illnesses a chance for a self-determined and integrated life.