Advice and support

Opferhilfe Schweiz - Victim Support Switzerland

Help for all people in Switzerland who have been physically, psychologically, or sexually harmed by a crime. Free, confidential, anonymous, and available throughout Switzerland. Victim support centers in the various cantons: https://www.opferhilfe-schweiz.ch/de/wo-finde-ich-hilfe/ (see link below) Brief information in many languages: https://www.opferhilfe-schweiz.ch/de/ (see link below)

Parentu – Advice app for parents in 15 languages

Parentu sends parents all the important information about their child's development via push notifications. Available in 15 languages. Topics include growing up, education, and child-rearing. Parents receive suggestions for structuring everyday family life, as well as information on events and current news in the region. Professionals can find information for their counseling work. The app can be downloaded for free from the website; see the link below.

Perspektiven – Studium

Did you start a degree program in your home country that you had to drop out of? Or do you already have a degree from your home country that isn't recognized here? On our website (www.perspektiven-studium.ch) you'll find lots of information about studying and support programs for refugee students. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us by email (perspektiven-studium@vss-unes.ch) to arrange a consultation.

Platforme Traite

The Swiss Platform Against Human Trafficking – Plateforme Traite – is a nationwide network of non-governmental organizations that support victims of human trafficking. Do you need help? Please find more information below (translated into 19 languages) https://plattform-menschenhandel.ch/brauchen-sie-hilfe/

UFS - Advice on social welfare law

The UFS provides free advice, support, and representation to people affected by poverty regarding social welfare law. It also conducts training courses on social welfare law and advocates publicly for dignified social welfare benefits. Areas of responsibility: Cantons of Zurich, Aargau, St. Gallen, Thurgau, Schaffhausen, Glarus, Graubünden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, and Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

Verein IG offenes Davos

Advice center for asylum seekers, temporarily admitted persons and recognized refugees