Contact points and counseling on protection against discrimination
Our contact points and counselling centres treat your concerns confidentially. Your privacy and the trust you place in us are very important to us. We treat all conversations and information as strictly confidential.
If you are unsure who the right contact person is for your concerns: All of the contact and advice centres listed below will help you to find the right person for you. You can also contact the Department for Equity and Diversity.
Contact points against discrimination, bullying and sexualised violence
Contact point against bullying
Target group: Students and employees
Our contact point is there to offer students and employees a supportive and confidential environment if they are confronted with harassment, hostility or exclusion. If you feel affected by bullying or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our contact centre.
Contact point against racism
Target group: Students and employees
According to the State Higher Education Act, it is the duty of the university to combat discrimination and to protect members and affiliates from racial discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin or religious affiliation (§4a (2)).
Our contact point against racism supports these efforts independently and without being bound by instructions. They are available if you have experienced or observed racist discrimination or antisemitism.
Contact point against sexual harassment and stalking
Target group: Students and employees
Our contact point is a safe place to go if you are experiencing or have experienced sexual harassment or stalking. They are responsible for all members of the university and are bound to confidentiality.
Contact point against homophobic discrimination
Target group: Students and employees
The contact point against homophobic discrimination offers support to all people in the LGBTQIA+ community if they are subject to discrimination, bullying or harassment. Our contact centre will advise you confidentially on your concerns.
Counseling centres and representatives
Equal Opportunities Officer
Target group: non-scientific staff
The Equal Opportunities Officer ensures the implementation of and compliance with the Equal Opportunities Act (ChancenG) and supports the university. She is involved in the decision-making process and implementation of measures to actually achieve the statutory objectives.
- It supports the recruitment process,
- helps to shape the university's equal opportunities work,
- is the point of contact for women in matters of equal opportunities.
Gender Equality Office
Target group: female students and academic staff
The Equal Opportunities Officers are involved in the implementation of equal opportunities for men and women and are an information centre for anyone who is concerned with gender equality issues or would like to know more about them.
University chaplaincy
Target group: Students and employees
The university counselling service offers advice and support for
- Questions about learning organisation, stress management and exam anxiety,
- in difficult situations, e.g. financial emergencies, pregnancy,
- with worries and in times of grief.
Staff council
Target group: Employees
The Staff Council of Heilbronn University is the representative body for university employees at all locations in Heilbronn, Künzelsau and Schwäbisch Hall. It regulates and monitors compliance with employee rights and service agreements, accepts suggestions and complaints and organises the staff meeting.
Representative body for severely disabled people
Target group: Empolyees
The Representative Body for Severely Disabled Employees is committed to the interests of severely disabled employees. Its tasks include counselling, representing interests, promoting inclusion, raising awareness among the university community and monitoring legal requirements for the protection of severely disabled people.
Representive for students with disabilities
Target group: Students
The representatives for students with disabilities advise, support and accompany students in all matters to enable students to progress in and through their studies in accordance with their disabilities.
Contact Points
Psychosocial Counseling
Target group: Students
The Psychosocial Counselling Service for students has a large, competent team of psychologists who will stand by you in difficult times. Talks with the PCS are free of charge and, of course, completely confidential.
Complaints under Section 13 of the General Act on Equal Treatment
Complaints Centre
Target group: Students and employees
If you would like to make a formal complaint about discrimination or bullying at HHN, please contact Wanja Wellbrock.
Together with Ms Müller and the Rector Mr Lenzen, he forms the Heilbronn University Complaints Office in accordance with Section 13 of the General Equal Treatment Act.
External counseling and contact points
Psychosocial Counseling for students of the Students' Union Heidelberg
The Psychosocial Counselling Service for students has a large, competent team of psychologists who will stand by you in difficult times. Talks with the PCS are free of charge and, of course, completely confidential.
Make an appointment for a personal meeting
Secretariat: Email: pbs@stw.uni-heidelberg.de, Tel.: 06221 54-3750
You can also find the Online Counseling service here: Online Counseling Service
Counsel of confidence
On 15 November 2020, the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts appointed the lawyer Michaela Spandau from Stuttgart as a lawyer of trust for sexualized discrimination, sexual harassment and violence. She is available to all members of the university for a free, anonymous initial legal consultation.
Contact
Michaela Spandau (Javitz & Spandau Rechtsanwälte)
Immenhofer Straße 5
70180 Stuttgart
Telephone: 0711 673 53 70
E-Mail: vertrauensanwaeltin-mwk@rechtsanwaelte-js.de
