Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN

The Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN gGmbH, formerly known as the Treatment Center for Torture Victims e.V., is a unique institution that works nationally and internationally to support survivors of torture, war violence, and other serious human rights violations.

The center offers a wide range of services tailored to the specific needs of traumatized refugees. The main offerings include:

• Medical and Psychotherapeutic Support: The center provides medical diagnostics, psychiatric treatment, psychotherapeutic treatment, and social counseling for survivors of torture and war violence[4].
• Integration and Vocational Qualification: It offers courses for vocational orientation and qualification in the commercial and technical fields, including training and job placement as well as support lessons in German and Mathematics[3].
• Social Work Support: The institution provides integrative support to promote the social participation and integration of clients[1][2].

The mission of the Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN is to provide survivors of torture and war violence with a safe and supportive environment where they can process their traumatic experiences and build a dignified life. The values of the center are based on the preservation of human dignity, the promotion of integration and social participation, and the continuous development of evidence-based care approaches[1][2].

The Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN is engaged in various sustainability initiatives:

• Research and Development: It conducts scientific research to develop treatment approaches and documents the causes, consequences, and treatments of trauma[2].
• Training and Counseling: The center plans to establish training, counseling, and supervision offerings for professionals from other fields to share knowledge and support the community care of mentally burdened refugees[1].
• Cooperations and Networks: It works closely with representatives from politics, administration, science, and network partners to respond to emerging needs with low-threshold offerings[1].

The Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN is confronted with the impacts of societal developments, such as the increasing influence of right-wing populist slogans and the challenges posed by current conflicts like the war of aggression against Ukraine. Despite these challenges, the center continues to advocate for the support and integration of refugees and works to continuously improve and expand its offerings[1].

The Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN is an important anchor for people suffering from the consequences of torture and war violence, providing them with comprehensive support on their path to a self-determined and dignified life.

• 1 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/1074-zentrum-ueberleben-ggmbh
• 2 - https://www.ueberleben.org/en/home-en/
• 3 - https://www.ueberleben.org/unsere-arbeit/abteilungen/migrationsdienste/berufliche-orientierung-und-qualifizierung/
• 4 - https://www.ueberleben.org/allgemein/ambulante-abteilung-fuer-erwachsene/
• 5 - https://goodjobs.eu/company/zentrum-ueberleben-ggmbh