Press release

June 17, 2026, No. 98

Just under 125,000 euros for self-help initiatives in the Oberland

A powerful symbol of community and mutual support

Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District. For many people, self-help groups serve as an important source of support during difficult times. Whether facing health challenges, personal crises, or stressful family situations—talking with others who have gone through similar experiences offers comfort, provides encouragement, and gives people the sense that they are not alone in their struggles.

The funding for health-related self-help initiatives in the Oberland sends a strong signal about the importance of this work: In the 2026 funding year, self-help groups in the region will receive a total of 124,193.64 euros. The funding was awarded by the “Oberland Round Table” at the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office.

Fifty-five self-help groups in the districts of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Miesbach, and Weilheim-Schongau are benefiting from this funding. Through this financial support, the statutory health insurance providers are recognizing the tremendous dedication of the many volunteers who support and empower those affected and their families, standing by them during challenging times in their lives.

“Self-help groups make an invaluable contribution to health care and social cohesion in our region. They create spaces for dialogue, understanding, and mutual support,” emphasizes the Oberland Roundtable.

Anyone looking for a suitable self-help group or interested in starting one can contact the Self-Help Contact Center at the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office. The contact center advises interested individuals, assists with the formation of new groups, and supports local self-help initiatives with professional expertise.

Those interested can obtain further information from the Self-Help Contact Center by calling 08041 505-121, as well as on the website of the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office under the menu item “Health & Social Services” → “Health” → “Self-Help.”

Sabine Schmid
Press spokeswoman
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office