We take care of mentally ill and severely stressed refugees
TAFF was developed in 2014. It was created in response to numerous studies and feedback from refugee and integration counselors. These pointed to a high level of psychological stress among refugees - at the same time, there was a lack of a suitable care structure. The TAFF concept is based on a comprehensive analysis of psychosocial and therapeutic/medical care for refugees and is continuously evaluated and further developed.
How does TAFF work?
Our employees are the first point of contact for refugees with mental health problems. They clarify the need for treatment - in collaboration with psychiatrists - and then decide on the next steps. In many cases, the low-threshold individual counselling and stabilization provided by TAFF counsellors helps clients to feel better.Learn more about our work
Basic principles of TAFF
- TAFF works locally within the framework of the regular system: This follows the conviction that the care of refugees is a task for society as a whole and should therefore not be delegated exclusively to special centers.
- TAFF is based on a flexible concept that makes targeted use of and supports regional expertise and resources.
- TAFF establishes contact and coordination points at the respective locations. Contact points because they are the first point of contact for refugees and provide them with advice and support. Coordination center, because they build up and support a network of important partners. The contact and coordination centers thus form the hub of TAFF's work.
- TAFF works closely with other specialist centers in the field of psychosocial care for refugees and is a member of the Refugee Mental Care.network. These networks make an important contribution to the quality assurance of TAFF's work.
The dovetailing of individual counseling and networking
This individual counseling is only supplemented by low-threshold group services or a link to other counseling institutions if there is a further need. In line with the stepped care approach, counseling or treatment now takes place at the next level. This is where networking and the involvement of network partners becomes increasingly important.Who are the people behind TAFF?
