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The Wichernhaus is a diaconal institution that provides a wide range of housing and support services for people with mental, physical and intellectual disabilities as well as social disadvantages. The aim is to enable the residents to live a self-determined life in a communal atmosphere and to actively promote their participation in social life. Individual needs and living environments are taken into account in order to develop the greatest possible freedom and personality. The facility includes several residential buildings, outpatient services and assisted living, as well as specialized workshops and qualification centers that support professional integration and individual support[3][2][9].
The mission of the Wichernhaus is based on the values of Christian diaconia, which focuses on dignity, respect and social participation. The house is named after Johann Hinrich Wichern, a pioneer of modern diaconia, whose socio-pedagogical legacy lives on in the work of the institution. The Wichernhaus sees itself as non-profit and humane and strives to offer people with disabilities and social disadvantages prospects and a safe home[3][9].
Sustainability and social responsibility are an integral part of the corporate philosophy. This includes, for example, social inclusion and accessibility, intensive cooperation with municipalities for barrier-free urban design, as well as social commitment in the placement and care of foster children, the qualification of long-term unemployed people and the support of social problems in families. The institution promotes ecological and social sustainability through resource conservation in its work, through supporting people in precarious situations, and through a holistic care approach that addresses physical, mental and social needs[2][5][3].
In addition, the Wichernhaus offers specialized care and support services, for example for people with dementia or psychosocial impairments, which are geared towards humane and individual care. The offer includes inpatient care, day care, outpatient services and assisted living. Quality management and innovative projects for patient safety, such as medication evaluations, underline the high level of professional competence and care of the institution[7][6].
Overall, the Wichernhaus is a holistic and diverse provider of diaconal social work with a comprehensive range of services for people with disabilities and care needs, which is characterized by diaconal values, social inclusion, individual support and sustainable action. It represents a home and a place of support, participation and care - with the aim of improving people's quality of life in the long term and reducing social barriers[3][2][5].
