Counselling services in cases of discrimination, conflicts and violence

Have you experienced or observed discrimination and would like to receive advice on possible courses of action? Are you involved in a conflict and would like to reflect on the dynamics? Are you unsure whether a situation you have experienced constitutes sexual harassment? Are you a teacher or human resources manager and would like to support students or employees who have contacted you about discrimination?

For these and similar questions, you can contact the ADE for free and confidential counselling.

The ADE is a counselling and specialist centre for dealing with conflicts, discrimination, and violence in training, study, and the workplace. We provide counselling on all forms of discrimination (e.g., racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, classism, antisemitism, ableism, etc.) and all forms of conflict. Our counselling is confidential and free of charge.

We are a counselling centre at the University of Bremen. As part of a cooperation with the University of the Arts (HfK), we also offer our counselling services to all members of the University of the Arts, including students, academic and administrative staff, professors, interest groups, etc.

We also offer training courses and information events on our key topics.

The consultation is confidential and free of charge.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Eva Frank-Bleckwedel provides one-on-one counselling for those seeking advice in cases of conflict, discrimination, (sexual) harassment, abuse of power, and violence, and supports them in developing possible next steps. If necessary, she will refer them to appropriate contacts at the University of the Arts or to a suitable agency for legal, psychotherapeutic, or psychological support.

The counselling service is free, confidential, and subject to confidentiality.

Eva Frank-Bleckwedel
Email: e.bleckwedel@web.de

The conflict counsellors are trusted advisors and discussion partners. They offer advice and support in dealing with problems to those affected by conflict situations at the University and are informed about their rights and possible courses of action. In consultation with those affected, the conflict counsellors establish contact with internal advocacy groups, external self-help groups, and/or specialists.

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In addition, the Women's Representatives, the Deans and Deans of Studies, the Complaints Office pursuant to Section 13 of the General Equal Treatment Act, the Staff Council, and the Student Union (AStA) are available for consultation at any time.

Rat&Tat is an advocacy group and contact point in Bremen for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people, and all other queer people (LGBTIQ). The counselling services are aimed at those directly affected, parents, friends, relatives, and interested parties.

Monday & Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 3:00–5:00 p.m.

The Bremen-based Trans* Law (Bremen Initiative) offers independent counselling on all issues related to trans* gender, gender identity, non-binary identity, and variations of gender development. Individuals personally affected by transgender issues, as well as their relatives and friends, are advised on psychosocial and legal issues.

Appointments can be made by email or via a central telephone consultation: Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

A free and anonymous service provided by the Evangelical Church of Bremen for help with life and faith crises, family and relationships, pregnancy, illness and caregiving, work and social issues, poverty and debt, homelessness, addiction, disability and inclusion, sexual violence and abuse, as well as refugee and asylum issues.

For all questions about violence against women, such as domestic violence, sexual violence, digital violence, stalking, or forced marriage, counsellors provide free and anonymous help by phone, email, or chat in 18 languages, including plain English and sign language.

The Violence Protection Clinic is a contact point for victims of violence in Bremen and Bremerhaven. Free and, upon request, confidential forensic documentation of injuries can be prepared. Court-admissible documentation is available with or without a police report. 

See website for examination times. 

Forensic evidence collection (including confidential ones) is available within 72 hours of an incident in the central emergency rooms of the Bremen-Mitte, Bremen-Nord, and Bremerhaven-Reinkenheide hospitals.

Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.