Mental Health
Self-help cannot be prescribed, but it can be recommended. Attending a group stems from one’s own desire to share experiences with others.
Mental Health
Burnout, Boreout, Depression, Anxiety, and Obsessive Thoughts – Self-Help Miesbach
We in the group are people affected by burnout, boreout, depression, anxiety, and obsessive thoughts.
At the regular meetings, participants can share their experiences with one another. They meet people who truly understand them—not just pretend to—and who can empathize without needing many words. This is important to many people affected by this issue, and it’s best achieved in a self-help group. Often, new, deep friendships develop as a result, making life worth living again.
Contact Person
Thomas Ulrich
Phone number
08024 301666
Email address
Website
Meeting
Twice a month at the Caritas Center in Miesbach, Franz-und-Johann-Wallach-Str. 12, 83714 Miesbach.
For more information and dates, please visit the SHG website.
For organizational reasons, please register in advance!
Support to Help People with Mental Health Issues Help Themselves
The group is for people with mental health conditions—both women and men, regardless of age.
Contacts
Wolfgang Kozlowski, Stefanie Grimm
Mobile
0172 6684938
Email address
Meeting
On the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ausblick Day Center, Sudetenstr. 51, 82538 Geretsried
For more information, please contact Mr. Kozlowski.
You're Not Alone! – Support Group for Young People with Mental Health Issues in Bad Tölz
No matter what mental health issues you're dealing with, this is a place where you can share your experiences, support one another, make connections, and talk to people who might be going through similar things.
The meetings take place in a friendly and trusting atmosphere.
If you're interested, please contact me in advance at the phone number provided.
Take the plunge and don't stay alone!!!
See you soon & love, Nina
Contact Person
Nina
Mobile
0176 98369949
Email address
Meeting
Every first and third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m. at the Aufwind Day Center, Ludwigstr. 34, 83646 Bad Tölz
Women Who Have Had a C-Section
Citizens for Citizens: Wolfratshausen Neighborhood Assistance Association
A C-section doesn't just affect the body—it often leaves women feeling insecure, exhausted, or disappointed. Many women go through these feelings alone, even though they're so common.
In our support group, women find a safe space to talk openly about their experiences, feel understood, and find new strength. We help them become mindfully aware of their own bodies and scars, strengthen their inner resources, and develop a loving approach toward themselves.
Who is this for?
For women about 6–8 weeks after a C-section, as well as those who gave birth some time ago and are looking for support and a sense of community. The group is led by Sabrina Beysel, a psychological counselor, mindfulness coach, and a C-section mom herself.
Contact Person
Sabrina Beysel
Phone number
08171 9195606
Email address
Website
Meeting
Once a month, 90 minutes at the TAO Center, Untermarkt 17, 82515 Wolfratshausen.
By registration
"O.K." Discussion Group Instead of "K.O."
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Down? Worried? Anxious? Lonely?
Instead of being "K.O.," our motto is: everyone is "O.K."
Everyone is welcome!
In a relaxed setting, we’ll share our thoughts on how to make the most of this time.
Contact Person
Mathias Krohn, Jürgen Hauser
Phone number
08171 2388440
Mobile
0179 4917538
Email address
Meeting
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, starting at 6:00 p.m., at the Quartierstreff, Johannisplatz 16, 82538 Geretsried
Talking to Each Other – A Self-Help Group for People Dealing with Mental Health Challenges
A support group for people experiencing emotional distress, for people with mental health issues, and for people facing problems of any kind. In this group, we take a person-centered approach.
Ms. Hansing would also be happy to provide information about the interview process over the phone.
Feel free to also check out: Talking Together – Discussion Group
Contact Person
Christel Hansing
Phone number
08041 7959332
Email address
Meeting
Every second Monday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Franziskuszentrum, Antonius Room (2nd floor), Klosterweg 2, 83646 Bad Tölz
Monday Meetup – Mental Health Support Group – Bad Tölz
Support group for people with experience of mental illness, those experiencing emotional distress, people with mental illness, and family members of people with mental illness.
Offer:
- Getting to Know People
- Share experiences
- To share and to let others share
- Giving and Receiving Attention
- Questioning Lifestyle Habits
- Learning to Cope with Limitations
- Building Friendships
- Experiencing contact “on equal footing”
- Stabilizing Emotional Balance
- Get information about psychiatric care
Contact Person
Michael Frasch
Phone number
08041 6778
Mobile
0160 99355357
Email address
Meeting
Every other Monday (except on holidays and during school breaks) at the “Aufwind” day center in Haus Florida, Ludwigstr. 34, ground floor, 83646 Bad Tölz
The Sehnsuchts Group and the Holzkirchen Friday Group
Cross-band
The goal of the Sehnsuchts Group (Kreuzbund youth group) is to provide young people ages 14 and older—whether or not they have faced difficult life experiences—with the opportunity to develop their talents and skills in a safe environment.
The group receives professional support from a social worker.
Contact Person
Peter Unterholzner
Mobile
0170 2180326
Email address
Website
Meeting
Every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the VJLM e. V. offices, Am Ladehof 1, 83607 Holzkirchen
Holzkirchen Friday Group
A space for young people—whether or not they have faced difficult life experiences—to share their stories and learn to help themselves.
The goal of the open Friday group is to come together with young people, adults, club members, and anyone else interested to create things together in a relaxed and informal setting.
Individual and group sessions are available as needed.
Contact Person
Peter Unterholzner
Phone number
0170 2180326
Email address
Website
Meeting
Every Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at VJLM e. V., Am Ladehof 1, 83607 Holzkirchen.
Family Members of People with Mental Illness – Self-Help Group
Bavarian State Association of Relatives of People with Mental Illness, Inc.
The self-help group offers on-site support and relief through conversation, education, and information. The topics discussed at the support group meetings focus on issues that repeatedly arise in the day-to-day management of mental illness.
Contacts
Ulrike Dittberner, Claudia Zeidler
Phone number
08041 2912, 08041 3964
Meeting
Every third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Franziskuszentrum, Klosterweg 2, 83646 Bad Tölz
Bavarian State Association of Relatives of People with Mental Illness, Inc.
Counseling for Family Members of People with Mental Illness
Address
7 Pappenheimstr., 80335 Munich
Phone number
089 5108 63 25
Website
Meeting
Toxic Relationships
Toxic Relationships – Narcissistic Abuse
You're more than welcome if this resonates with you and you need to take responsibility for yourself.
The group's focus is on SELF-HELP.
We are a team that shares ideas through conversations in a safe space, free from pressure or coercion.
Contact Person
Self-help contact point
Phone number
08041 505-121
Email address
Meeting
Every second Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (except on holidays) at the Franziskuszentrum, Klosterweg 2, 83646 Bad Tölz
Registration is required to participate!
Please contact the Self-Help Contact Center; we will then set up a secure connection with the self-help group.
Addiction
Alcohol
Alcoholics Anonymous Interest Group, Inc.
In all its dealings with the public, Alcoholics Anonymous has only one purpose: to help the alcoholic who is still suffering.
In a closed meeting, only those affected and anyone who wants to stop drinking attend. Anyone who has something to say, a question, or wants to share with the group is welcome to do so.
In these meetings, everyone speaks only for themselves and about themselves—their own feelings. Last names should not be mentioned, criticism should not be offered, and advice should not be given. In closed meetings, everyone is encouraged to develop the ability—through the openness and honest sharing of others—to gain self-awareness.
Students learn to take a self-critical look at their own weaknesses, mistakes, and behaviors, and ultimately to reveal them.
Some other AA member will have faced the same difficulties and can describe how he or she coped with them, and what he or she does differently now than in the past.
The realization that one is not alone in facing this problem, and the feeling of being understood, provide encouragement. The examples of others who have found a new start in life despite seemingly hopeless situations offer hope. Often, it is only during a discussion that an AA member comes to recognize the true extent of their own role in their difficulties.
In addition to alcoholics, family members, friends, relatives, and other interested individuals also attend open meetings. The meeting format generally does not differ from that of a closed meeting; however, the topics and content of the discussions are usually on a different level—due to the participation of non-alcoholics.
Together, we are MORE, and together, we are not alone. When it comes to personal issues, the support of a group is incredibly valuable. The others know what it’s like and can relate to and empathize with your situation.
Headquarters
Address
Frankfurter Allee 40, 10247 Berlin
Phone number
030 20 62 982 0
Email address
Website
Alcoholics Anonymous Munich
Address
Landwehrstr. 9, 80336 Munich
Contact Phone Number
089 555685
Email address
Alcoholics Anonymous Bad Tölz, Salzstraße
Meeting
Every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Franzmühle Catholic Parish Hall, Salzstr. 1 (entrance on Mühlgasse), 83646 Bad Tölz.
Smoke-free with a smoking area, wheelchair accessible
Open Meeting
Every first Tuesday of the month
Alcoholics Anonymous Bad Tölz, Badeteil
Meeting
Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Asklepios City Clinic, Nursing School, Schützenstr. 15, 83646 Bad Tölz
Smoke-free, wheelchair-accessible
Open Meeting
Every third Wednesday of the month
Alcoholics Anonymous Bad Tölz, Karwendelsiedlung
Contact Person
Thomas
Mobile
0177 2466899
Meeting
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Parish Hall (in the basement on the right), Kardinal Wendel-Platz, 83646 Bad Tölz
Smoke-Free
Open Meeting
Every second Thursday of the month
Alcoholics Anonymous Geretsried
Meeting
Every Friday at 8:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Parish Center, Johannisplatz 21, 82538 Geretsried
Open Meeting
Every last Friday of the month
Alcoholics Anonymous Bad Wiessee
Meeting
Every Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bürgerstüberl, Seestr. 8, 83707 Bad Wiessee. An Al-Anon meeting is held at the same time in a separate room. Smoke-free with a smoking break; wheelchair accessible
Open Meeting
Every first Friday of the month
Alcoholics Anonymous, Hausham
Meeting
Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Bürgersaal, Geißstr. 1, 83734 Hausham
Open Meeting
Every first Wednesday of the month
Alcoholics Anonymous Hausham-Agatharied
Meeting
Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the kbo Lech-Mangfall Clinic in Agatharied, Sankt-Agatha-Str. 1a, 83734 Hausham-Agatharied
Wheelchair accessible
Open Meeting
Always
Alcoholics Anonymous Tegernsee
Meeting
Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Parish Office, Hochfeldstr. 27, 83684 Tegernsee
Open Meeting
Every first Thursday of the month
Blue Cross Geretsried
In almost every country in the world, alcohol is the number one addictive substance, alongside nicotine.
The Blue Cross is a counseling and treatment center for people at risk of addiction and those suffering from addiction, as well as their families.
If…
- They turn to alcohol and medication to help them relax or cope with problems
- you notice that you are increasingly needing more alcohol or medication than you actually want
- You are asked about your behavior at work or in your personal life
- If you get the impression that someone close to you is drinking too much alcohol or taking too many medications
Then why not join the Blue Cross self-help group?
Contact Person
Wolfgang Kozlowski
Mobile
0172 6684938 and 0177 4316050
Email address
Website
Meeting
Every Thursday from 6:25 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Caritas Center, Graslitzer Str. 13, 82538 Geretsried
Alcohol - Support Group - Self-Help Group for People with Alcohol Problems and Their Families
Contact Person
Rudi
Mobile
0174 4277676
Email address
Meeting
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (except on holidays) at the Franziskuszentrum, Klosterweg 2, 83646 Bad Tölz
For Those Affected and Their Families
Kreuzbund Diocesan Association of Munich and Freising, Inc.
Kreuzbund offers help to people struggling with addiction and their families so they can overcome their addiction.
In self-help groups, they learn how to help themselves through conversation.
Everyone is warmly welcome at Kreuzbund. The group sessions enable participants to solve their problems, navigate everyday life, and develop a positive outlook on life.
Kreuzbund promotes and practices meaningful, alcohol-free leisure activities.
Address
5 Dachauer Str., 80335 Munich
Phone number
089 5908 3777
Email address
Website
Alcohol – Kreuzbund Group Bad Tölz
Contact Person
Michael Hopf
Mobile
0179 2589 329
Email address
Meeting
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Franziskuszentrum, Klosterweg 2, 83646 Bad Tölz
For Those Affected and Their Families
Alcohol – Holzkirchen Kreuzbund Group
Contact Person
Peter Unterholzner
Mobile
0170 2180 326
Email address
Meeting
Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Caritas Center, Tegernseer Str. 8, 83607 Holzkirchen
Alcohol – Kreuzbund Group Miesbach
Meeting
Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Caritas Center, Franz-und-Johann-Wallach-Str. 12, 83714 Miesbach
Alcohol – Kreuzbund Group Tegernsee
Contact Person
Gerdi Hahn
Phone number
08022 26568
Email address
Meeting
Every Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. at the Caritas Multigenerational Center, Leo-Slezak-Str. 2, 83700 Rottach-Egern
Al-Anon Family Groups Association, Inc.
Al-Anon Family Groups are a self-help community dedicated exclusively to family members and friends of alcoholics. They offer comfort and support to those affected.
Regular attendance at self-help groups helps change one's perspective and way of thinking about alcoholism as a family disease.
Loved ones come to realize that, as family members, partners, children, or friends, they are not to blame and cannot stop the alcoholic from drinking, no matter how hard they try to control the person’s alcohol consumption. They learn to take back control of their own neglected lives instead of continuing to focus on that of the alcoholic.
Self-help groups help participants realize that the alcoholic must bear the consequences of his or her actions, and that family members must stop taking on the consequences of his or her addictive behavior.
Regular attendance at the groups fosters personal responsibility and helps participants develop a sense of healthy boundaries. With this new mindset, the family member can once again steer their life in a positive direction.
Headquarters
Address
Hofweg 58, 22085 Hamburg
Phone number
040 226389700
Email address
Website
Al-Anon Family Group in Geretsried
Meeting
Every Friday at 8:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Parish Center
21 Johannisplatz, 82538 Geretsried
Open AA meeting on the last Friday of the month; also an AA meeting.
Al-Anon Family Group in Königsdorf
Meeting
Every Monday at 7:15 p.m. at the Youth Center (Königsdorf Elementary and Middle School, rear entrance), Sedlmeierstr. 10, 82549 Königsdorf
Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders Support Group
When eating—or not eating—determines your life.
Talking helps!
For those affected, their families, and anyone interested.
Regular exchange of experiences in a confidential setting.
Contact Person
Lisa
Phone number
0178 1092586
Email address
Meeting
Usually on the last Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (including holidays and school breaks) in the sacristy of the Protestant St. John’s Church, Schützenstr. 12, 83646 Bad Tölz
Overeaters Anonymous Interest Group, e. V.
Overeaters Anonymous is a nonprofit support group for people with eating disorders. On our website, you’ll find information about Overeaters Anonymous and how we can help you.
Email address
Website
www.overeatersanonymous.de