Life

Being new in a country brings many questions – especially for adolescents or young adults. School, training, work, leisure, and everyday life often function differently than previously accustomed. In Liechtenstein, there are various offers and contact points that support the process of arriving.

The "aha" is a contact point for adolescents and young adults in Liechtenstein.

It supports them with information, advice, and participation opportunities.

The five main areas of the "aha" are:

• Youth Information

• Youth Participation

• Youth Projects

• Counseling and Coaching

• Voluntary Social Year (FSJ)

The aha helps young people to orient themselves, become active, and implement their own ideas – whether in school, profession, leisure or internationally. It also provides rooms and infrastructure (PC, printer, etc.).

The Open Youth Work (OJA) Liechtenstein offers adolescents meeting points, support, and leisure activities.

There are youth meetings in several municipalities where adolescents can meet and spend time. There they can carry out their own projects (e.g., music, media, workshops) and are supported by professionals with questions, problems, or ideas. The goal is for adolescents to become independent and develop their strengths.

School social work is a free support offered directly in schools and is a contact point if one needs help or someone to talk to.

• It helps students with personal, social, or academic problems

• It also advises parents and teachers

• The aim is to support adolescents in growing up and solving problems

• The offer is easily accessible and confidential

The Office for Social Services ensures that children and adolescents are well supported and protected.

This includes, among other things:

• Child and Youth Services:

  Support for families and intervention when the welfare of children is at risk

• Protection of children and adolescents:

  Measures to ensure they grow up safely and are protected from dangers

• Promotion of child and youth work:

  Support for recreational offers, projects, and organizations for young people

Moreover, the Office for Social Services is responsible for addiction prevention. Addiction prevention is the central point for everything related to the prevention of addiction (e.g., alcohol, drugs, media).

ROKJ is an association that supports children and adolescents who have fewer financial or social opportunities. They specifically promote talents and abilities (e.g., school, sports, music). The goal is long-term support so that young people can develop well. One can submit an application that will be reviewed. The money is directly used for the purpose (e.g., course, club) and not paid out.