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KISS Mainz - DER PARITÄTISCHE Selbsthilfezentrum
Rheinland-Pfalz, DEImpact-drivenAssociationSocial ServicesHealthcare
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees1
Founded2004
LocationRheinland-Pfalz
About KISS Mainz - DER PARITÄTISCHE Selbsthilfezentrum
KISS Mainz – DER PARITÄTISCHE Selbsthilfezentrum serves as a central contact point for self-help in Rhineland-Palatinate. The organization supports individuals and groups, clarifies the concept of self-help, and provides specialized information for medical professionals. It maintains an extensive directory of self-help groups, fosters new group formations, and organizes seminars. Special initiatives include the "Project: Contact office for care self-help" and offerings on media literacy and funding opportunities. KISS Mainz is recognized as a fourth pillar of the healthcare system, committed to well-being and reducing inequalities.
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Sustainability Goals
Good Health & Well-Being
Promoting mental and physical health through self-help
KISS Mainz supports the establishment and operation of self-help groups, offering vital networks for exchange and support to those affected and caregivers.
Reduced Inequalities
Empowering marginalized groups through self-help networks
The organization provides individuals facing specific challenges and caregivers access to supportive communities, thereby promoting their inclusion.
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Building resilient and inclusive local communities
KISS Mainz promotes local self-help infrastructures, contributing to social cohesion and resilience within urban societies by connecting citizens.
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Q1What is the core mission of KISS Mainz – DER PARITÄTISCHE Selbsthilfezentrum?+
KISS Mainz serves as a central contact point for self-help in Rhineland-Palatinate. Its core mission is to clarify the concept of self-help, address frequently asked questions, and provide specialized information to medical professionals, thereby strengthening and promoting self-help initiatives.
Q2What services does KISS Mainz offer to self-help groups and interested individuals?+
The organization maintains an exhaustive A-Z directory of existing self-help groups, actively supports the establishment of new groups through its "Gruppen im Aufbau" (Groups in formation) initiative, and organizes seminars and events for its network. Additionally, it offers specialized projects like the "Kontaktbüro Pflegeselbsthilfe" (Contact office for care self-help) and guidance on media literacy and funding opportunities.
Q3Where does KISS Mainz operate its offices?+
KISS Mainz maintains its main presence in Mainz and an additional office in Bad Kreuznach. This ensures localized and accessible service delivery across the Rhineland-Palatinate region.
Q4What role does self-help play in the German healthcare system?+
Self-help is recognized in Germany as the "fourth pillar" of the healthcare system. It complements medical treatments and therapies by providing a platform for people with similar problems to exchange experiences, gather information, and collectively find solutions to improve their life situations.
Q5How is KISS Mainz integrated into the "SelbstHilfe Rheinland-Pfalz" network?+
KISS Mainz is a key contact office within the "SelbstHilfe Rheinland-Pfalz" network, which was formed in 2004 by self-help contact points across the state. The network provides comprehensive information, advice, and support to stimulate, promote, and stabilize self-help and civic engagement.
