Here you can find an overview of medical care, support services for people with mental health issues in Hamburg, and social security – with links to further information.
As emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, you should be prepared. On the Handbook Germany website, you can find out what to do in an emergency and who to contact.
In this guide from the Federal Ministry of Health, you can read about how the German healthcare system is organised and what options are available to you if you become ill.
The Social Welfare Authority has compiled a list of important contact points in Hamburg and nationwide hotlines for people with mental health issues and their relatives (only available in German).
This websites provides support services for people who are suffering from psychological stress due to war in their home country, experiences as a refugee or concern for relatives (only available in German).
The German Social Security system is state-run and provides protection for people in various life situations. Handbook Germany explains how this system works.
Statutory health insurance is part of the German Social Security. The Federal Ministry of Health offers you an overview of the German health insurance system.
