Familienplanungszentrum Balance e.V.

The Berlin Family Planning Center BALANCE, or FPZ, is a unique institution that offers both comprehensive counseling and medical assistance. With an interdisciplinary approach based on respect and appreciation for all clients, the FPZ provides a wide range of services.

• Gynecological and Midwifery Services: The FPZ offers comprehensive gynecological care and midwifery services tailored to the individual needs of patients.
• Psychological Counseling Services: Psychological counseling on topics such as family planning, sexuality, and relationships is a central component of the offerings.
• Sexual Education Programs and Counseling: The FPZ offers sexual education programs for both individuals and school classes to ensure comprehensive information and education.
• Counseling and Courses in Easy Language: To promote inclusivity, counseling and courses are also offered in Easy Language.
• Migration and Refuge: Specialized counseling and support for people with a migration or refugee background.
• Training and Professional Counseling: The FPZ offers training and professional counseling for professionals and organizations to strengthen competence in the areas of family planning and sexuality[1][4].

The main mission of the FPZ is to provide effective and inclusive healthcare for every person, regardless of age, origin, religious orientation, status, disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The FPZ advocates for the right to sexual self-determination and the empowerment of individual resources. The work of the FPZ is based on low-threshold access and a diversity-conscious attitude[1].

The FPZ is engaged in several sustainable initiatives:

• Quality Management: The FPZ has received the Paritätische Quality Seal (PQ-Sys®) and is regularly certified to ensure the high quality of its offerings.
• Accessibility: Since 2011, the FPZ has been awarded the "Berlin Barrier-Free" seal.
• Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM_C): The FPZ is part of the Berlin Coordination Office against FGM_C and offers counseling, support, and assistance for affected women and girls. This work includes preventive measures, psychological support, and medical care[1][2].

The FPZ makes a significant social contribution by providing information and education on topics such as family planning, sexuality, and relationships. It sets professional impulses and works closely with various partner organizations to ensure comprehensive and integrative care. Through close collaboration with communities and the involvement of experts from various disciplines, long-term prevention and education are promoted[1][2].

The Berlin Family Planning Center BALANCE is thus a central point of contact for anyone needing counseling and medical assistance in the areas of family planning, sexuality, and relationships, and continuously advocates for the improvement of healthcare and the rights of those affected.

• 1 - https://www.fpz-berlin.de/Das-FPZ-884760.html
• 2 - https://www.koordinierungsstelle-fgmc.de/Overview-972435.html
• 3 - https://www.fpz.de/en
• 4 - https://www.fpz-berlin.de
• 5 - https://www.spektrum-praxis.berlin/fpz-therapien/