Help in Difficult Situations


Psychosocial Counseling for MDW Students The Psychosocial Counseling Center at MDW offers confidential conversations to help students find solutions to both study-specific problems and personal conflicts.

Other Links and Information for Urgent Psychosocial Counseling in Crisis Situations (PDF list available for download)
 

24-Hour Emergency Services, Free of Charge (Mon-Sun 0–24 hours)


Links


Treatment

  • Here you can find help with musician medical problems: Center for Performing Arts: https://ccmsd.meduniwien.ac.at/ueber-uns/flagship-projekt/ -> pdf

  • Amber Med MEDICAL TREATMENTS WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE: Address: Oberlaaer Strasse 300-306, 1230 Vienna (Google Maps). Phone: 01/589 00 - 847. Fax: 01/253 303 330 23. Email: amber@diakonie.at

  • AKH Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic: Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna. Tel.: 01/404 00-3547

  • Social Medical Center East: Langobardenstraße 122, 1220 Vienna. Tel.: 01 28802 3050 or 3052 (Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic) Tel.: 01/28802-3056 or 3057 (Acute Psychiatric Station)

  • Social Medical Center South (KFJ): Kundratstraße 3, 1100 Vienna. Tel.: 01 60191 2950 (Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic), Tel.: 01 601 91 29 30 (Acute Station)

  • Otto-Wagner Hospital: Baumgartner Höhe 1, 1145 Vienna. Tel.: 01/910 60-0

  • Social Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic Landstraße - SPA 3 (for the 3rd, 4th, and 11th districts): Head: Prim. Dr. Erik Bayer. Modecenterstraße 14 / Block B / 1st floor, 1034 Vienna. Tel. (01) 4000/53220

  • Social Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic Mariahilf - SPA 6 (for the 1st and 5th to 9th districts): Head: Prim. Dr. Martin Kopeinig. Mariahilfer Straße 77-79 / 6th floor, 1060 Vienna. Tel. (01) 406 16 32, (01) 4000/53170


Counseling

  • Helpline for Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Tel.: 0800 / 201 440 (Mon-Fri 13:00-20:00, Saturday 13:00-17:00), free helpline for children, adolescents, and adults; advice on personal difficulties, family issues, violence, and substance abuse

  • Drug Helpline: Tel.: 0810 / 20 88 77 (Mon, Fri 9:30–12:00, Tue, Thu 9:30–13:00 and 14:00–16:00), local rate from all of Austria. Professional counseling, treatment, and support for mental, health, social, family, or other issues related to substance addiction

  • Psychological Counseling for Students (a psychosocial service from the Ministry of Science): No prior registration required for initial contact. Free, confidential, and anonymous. - Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:00, except Tuesday morning; open during holidays! Tel.: 01-402 30 91. Email: psychologische.studentenberatung@univie.ac.at (Lederergasse 35/4th Floor, 1080 Vienna)

  • Eating Disorder Hotline: Free Hotline 0800 - 20 11 20 Mon-Thu 12:00-17:00. Email counseling: hilfe@essstoerungshotline.at

  • Addiction and Drug Counseling Kolping: Paulanergasse 11, 1040 Vienna. Tel + Fax 01/581 53 03. Email: drogenberatung@kolping.at

  • FIT2WORK (Counseling): Phone 01/74022250 Mon-Thu: 8:00 – 18:00, Fri: 8:00-15:00 (1110 Vienna, Simmeringer Hauptstraße 47-49, 1st Floor)


Support

 

 

ÖH Social Fund

For all students who are ÖH members and are in a particular financial emergency, there is the option to receive a one-time support from this Social Fund every 12 months. A one-time support means a single financial aid per calendar year, where there must be a 12-month gap between one payment and the next (after positive assessment).

These emergencies may arise from: sudden increased housing costs, study-related expenses, costs for caring for and supporting children, one-time medical treatment expenses, or other situations created through no fault of the student.

Requirements for receiving support from the fund: The student must be socially needy according to the guidelines, not living with parents, not receiving study grants, and demonstrating sufficient academic progress. It's important to submit all necessary documents (in copy) with the application to speed up the process. Incomplete applications will be rejected. The application must be directed to the Social Department of the Federal ÖH, Taubstummengasse 7-9 / 4th floor, 1040 Vienna.

Due to high application volumes during certain periods, the processing of applications may take longer than desired. However, we are doing our best to process every application as quickly as possible. Decisions will be sent automatically by post.

The funds for this Social Fund come from the Federal ÖH, the Ministry of Science, and the Student Union of the University or Pedagogical University where the student is enrolled. Since this year, students from universities of applied sciences can also apply.

For questions, contact your Social Department at your university or pedagogical university or email sozialfonds@oeh.ac.at.

The Social Fund Advisors of the Federal ÖH are available every Tuesday (from 10:00-12:00) and Thursday (from 14:00-16:00) at 01/310 88 80 22 or 01/310 88 80 45. You can download the application form (in German or English) here. Students who receive support from the ÖH Social Fund can obtain a Cultural Pass from the Social Policy Department, allowing them to visit various cultural institutions with free entry.

 


ÖH Helpline

Due to the current situation, the Federal ÖH has decided to launch the “ÖH-Helpline” project in collaboration with the Association for Psychotherapy. The helpline provides anonymous telephone counseling by trained personnel. Students can reach the helpline at 01/585 33 33 if they feel overwhelmed or have psychological complaints and need help. The helpline is staffed by specially trained therapists and aims to be an initial anonymous contact point.

Following the telephone counseling, there are different options for further counseling and/or psychological support tailored to the situation.

Social Counseling Department of the Federal ÖH
For students overwhelmed by their studies, organizational or financial difficulties, without accompanying psychological complaints, they will be referred to the Social Department of the Federal ÖH for further expert assistance.

Further Counseling Options:
If a more serious issue is identified, an initial personal counseling session with trained therapists can be arranged to discuss specific problems. Afterward, psychological care may be provided.

Peer Group Therapy Pilot Project
For many less severe problems, students find it helpful to have a space to exchange experiences with others facing similar challenges. To enable and promote this direct help from students for students, free group therapy sessions are offered in cooperation with the Psychology Student Representation at the University of Vienna. Students who participate in group therapy may also train as peers and contribute to the project.

Therapy
If telephone counseling or a counseling session reveals a serious mental illness or depression, the student may receive funding for therapy through the Psychotherapy Fund of the Federal ÖH. This aims to help students avoid long waiting times for therapy.

Helpline Counseling Hours:
Monday 15:00-18:00
Wednesday 16:00-18:00
Thursday 16:00-18:00

 


Additional Information:

  • Co-insurance with parents until the age of 24 is possible. Afterward, students can self-insure for 50 euros per month with the WGKK.

  • For all information on minimum security benefits, contact MA40.

  • Increased child benefits are also possible for students with mental health conditions. The counseling services (PSD) can help explore all available options.

 

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Newsletter | Abteilung Musikphysiologie20.03.2025