External Counseling Centers

ADIRA

Anti-Discrimination Counseling and Intervention in Cases of Anti-Semitism and Racism

SABRA

Anti-Discrimination Resource Center, Counseling on Racism and Anti-Semitism

Planning Store

Anti-Discrimination Resource Center - Housing Initiative · Dortmund

Aric NRW e.V.

The Anti-Racism Information Center NRW (ARIC NRW e. V.) is a resource center, a place of learning, and a voice against racism

OFEK e.V.

Community-Based Counseling for Victims of Anti-Semitism

Legal Counseling Center on Abuse of Power

Independent, initial legal consultation for suspected cases of abuse of power at universities in North Rhine-Westphalia

Backup

BackUp supports victims of far-right, racist, and anti-Semitic violence—as well as their family members, friends, and witnesses.

Mobile Outreach Program to Combat Right-Wing Extremism in North Rhine-Westphalia

The mission of MBR NRW is to provide individualized counseling and support to people, as well as to lay the groundwork and create the conditions for a diverse, equitable, and democratic society in which all people in North Rhine-Westphalia can live…

Leaving Germany

EXIT-Germany is an initiative that helps people who want to break away from political and ideological-religious extremism directed against the free and democratic basic order and build a new life for themselves.

Feminist Law Clinic

Free legal advice. Confidential, supportive, and available to everyone.

Dortmund Women's Counseling Center

Men's Helpline

Helpline for Violence Against Women

LEBEDO

LEBEDO is a psychosocial counseling center for all LSBPATINQ* individuals and their families, offering support on all aspects of life.

Train of Hope Service Center – LGBTIQA* Initiative · Dortmund

As a migrant self-help organization (MSO), the Train of Hope Service Center offers support to combat discrimination against queer people with refugee and migration backgrounds.

Hate Aid

Hate Aid is committed to making the digital world a positive place for everyone—regardless of gender, background, religion, and much more. To that end, we always prioritize and strengthen fundamental democratic values.

Phone for the Trip Home

The "Heimwegtelefon" is a service you can call at night if you feel uneasy on your way home. A volunteer will then stay on the line with you until you get home.

Number Without a Call (NoA)

If someone asks for your name, phone number, or Instagram account, but you want to remain anonymous, introduce yourself as “Noa” and give them the number 0157 5302 4990 or the Instagram account @_call_me_noa_.

White Ring

Counseling for Victims of Crime

Scicomm Support in Response to Attacks on Scientists and Scientific Institutions

Scicomm Support provides support and advice to scientists, science communicators, and scientific institutions when they face attacks and unwarranted conflicts in science communication.