Social services for the deaf
<p>The Social Service for the Deaf is a free service provided by the City of Munich. It is the point of contact for deaf and hearing-impaired people who communicate in German sign language. Relatives and people from the professional and social environment as well as social service professionals can also contact the social service. The specialist home care centre also advises people who are hard of hearing, people with cochlear implants and deaf-blind people.</p>
<p>Experienced social pedagogues provide advice and support on various matters. These include, for example</p>
<ul>
 <li>personal or economic emergencies</li>
 <li>Family and partner conflicts</li>
 <li>Problems with the care and upbringing of children</li>
 <li>Separation, divorce and custody</li>
 <li>Housing problems and the threat of homelessness</li>
 <li>Life crises and psychological stress</li>
 <li>social problems as a result of old age or illness</li>
 <li>Dealing and communicating with authorities</li>
 <li>Violence, endangerment and neglect of children and young people, initiation of protective measures</li>
 <li>Care, home care and financing of services</li>
</ul>
<p>You can reach us by e-mail, fax, text message and telephone. Please arrange appointments or a home visit in advance.<br><br>
 Further information can be found in the flyer <a href="http://www.muenchen.info/soz/pub/pdf/389_Beratung_Unterstuetzung_fuer_gehoerlose_Menschen.pdf" target="">"Counselling and support for deaf people"</a>.</p>
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# Social services for the deaf

## Summary

We advise deaf and hearing-impaired Munich residents and their relatives who use sign language.
## Description

The Social Service for the Deaf is a free service provided by the City of Munich. It is the point of contact for deaf and hearing-impaired people who communicate in German sign language. Relatives and people from the professional and social environment as well as social service professionals can also contact the social service. The specialist home care centre also advises people who are hard of hearing, people with cochlear implants and deaf-blind people.

Experienced social pedagogues provide advice and support on various matters. These include, for example

* personal or economic emergencies
* Family and partner conflicts
* Problems with the care and upbringing of children
* Separation, divorce and custody
* Housing problems and the threat of homelessness
* Life crises and psychological stress
* social problems as a result of old age or illness
* Dealing and communicating with authorities
* Violence, endangerment and neglect of children and young people, initiation of protective measures
* Care, home care and financing of services

You can reach us by e-mail, fax, text message and telephone. Please arrange appointments or a home visit in advance.  
  

Further information can be found in the flyer ["Counselling and support for deaf people"](http://www.muenchen.info/soz/pub/pdf/389_Beratung_Unterstuetzung_fuer_gehoerlose_Menschen.pdf).

## Responsible Department

SOZ
## Prerequisites

* You have a place of residence in Munich.
* You use German Sign Language (DGS), Sign Language Accompanying Signs (LBG) or spoken language.

## Please Note

The Social Service for the Deaf is subject to a legal duty of confidentiality.

## Questions and Answers

**can I request help for people in need?**  


Yes, you can contact the Social Services for the Deaf if you know a deaf or hearing-impaired person in social need and are unable to provide help yourself.  


## Contact persons at the Social Service for the Deaf

### Management

Mrs Demleitner-Leeb  
 Telephone: 089 233-42861  
 SMS: 01522 2955340  
 Fax: 089 233-42839 or 089 233989-42861  
 E-mail: [lhm.demleitner-leeb@muenchen.de](mailto:lhm.demleitner-leeb@muenchen.de)  


## District social work - divided into districts

### Berg am Laim, Feldmoching - Hasenbergl, Milbertshofen - Am Hart, Schwabing - Freimann, Trudering - Riem

Mrs Raqba  
 Telephone: 089 233-42834  
 Fax: 089 233-42839  
 SMS: 01525 6651929  
 E-mail: [andrea.raqba@muenchen.de](mailto:andrea.raqba@muenchen.de)  
 Office hours: Tuesday to Friday  


  


### Au - Haidhausen, Bogenhausen, Hadern, Obergiesing, Untergiesing - Harlaching, Sendling, Sendling-Westpark

N.N.  


  


### Allach - Untermenzing, Aubing - Lochhausen - Langwied, Laim, Moosach, Neuhausen - Nymphenburg, Pasing - Obermenzing, Schwanthalerhöhe

Mrs Winter-Müller  
 Telephone: 089 233-42910  
 Fax: 089 233-42839 or 089 233989-42910  
 SMS: 0152 09358212  
 E-Mail: [c.winter-mueller@muenchen.de](mailto:c.winter-mueller@muenchen.de)  
 Office hours: Monday to Wednesday, Friday  


  


### Altstadt - Lehel, Ludwigsvorstadt - Isarvorstadt, Maxvorstadt, Ramersdorf - Perlach, Thalkirchen - Obersendling - Fürstenried - Forstenried - Solln

Mrs Zellner  
 Phone: 089 233-42842  
 Fax: 089 233-42839 or 089 233989-42842  
 SMS: 0152 09358213  
 E-mail: [gudrun.zellner@muenchen.de](mailto:gudrun.zellner@muenchen.de)  
 Office hours: Monday to Thursday  


  


### Focus on nursing care at home

Mrs Pfleger  
 Phone: 089 233-42802  
 Fax: 089 233-42839 or 089 233989-42842  
 SMS: 01525 7985993  
E-mail: [veronika.pfleger@muenchen.de](mailto:veronika.pfleger@muenchen.de)  
 Office hours: Monday to Thursday  


  


### Placement centre (inpatient and day-care youth services)

Mrs Göb  
 Fax: 089 233-42839  
 E-mail: [sabrina.goeb@muenchen.de](mailto:sabrina.goeb@muenchen.de)  
 Office hours: Monday to Thursday

  


**Other departments**

The centralised responsibility of the SBH Laim - Schwanthalerhöhe also applies to the following specialist areas:  


### Economic youth welfare

Mrs Gambel  
 Telephone: 089 233-42870  
 Fax: 089 233-42909  
 E-mail: [josefine.gambel@muenchen.de](mailto:josefine.gambel@muenchen.de)

  


### Specialist centre for the prevention of homelessness (FAST)

Mrs Vogel  
 E-mail: [sbh-ls-fast.soz@muenchen.de](mailto:sbh-ls-fast.soz@muenchen.de)

  


### SGB XII benefits (e.g. basic income support)

Mr Margeth  
 Telephone: 089 233-42899  
 E-mail: [sbh-ls-tr2s.soz@muenchen.de](mailto:sbh-ls-tr2s.soz@muenchen.de) >

  


### Unemployment benefit II/Job centre

Mrs Aust  
 Phone: 089 45355-0  
 E-Mail: [Jobcenter-Muenchen.Laim-Schwanthalerhoehe-IM-Leistung-2504@jobcenter-ge.de](mailto:Jobcenter-Muenchen.Laim-Schwanthalerhoehe-IM-Leistung-2504@jobcenter-ge.de)

### Housing benefit

E-mail: [wohngeld-s3.soz@muenchen.de](mailto:wohngeld-s3.soz@muenchen.de)

  


### Advance maintenance payments (for children)

Is processed in the social community centre Sendling-Westpark

Mrs Rößler  
 Telephone: 089 233-33631  
 Fax: 089 233-33623  
 E-mail: [sbh-sw-uvg.soz@muenchen.de](mailto:sbh-sw-uvg.soz@muenchen.de)

  


### Job placement and case management/contact point/specialist centre for professional reintegration (job centre)

Mühldorfstraße 1  
 81671 Munich  
 Mrs Förster  
 E-mail: [jobcenter-muenchen.reha-sb@jobcenter-ge.de](mailto:jobcenter-muenchen.reha-sb@jobcenter-ge.de)

## Link "Easy Language"

https://stadt.muenchen.de/leichte-sprache/infos/sozial-dienst-gehoerlose-ls.html
## Further Links

* [YouTube channel: Information in sign language](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7MjJ-8l7kFGtpQBvaqa0fNKLIFQrkyDH)
* [Video with sign language](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxqwZjXymr8)
* [Information sheet: Applying for a care degree](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dam/jcr:ad20b03a-9837-4705-9789-b1519326e693/Informationsblatt%20Pflegegrad%20beantragen%20(26.11.2018).pdf)
* [Counselling and support for deaf people (PDF)](http://www.muenchen.info/soz/pub/pdf/389_Beratung_Unterstuetzung_fuer_gehoerlose_Menschen.pdf)
* [Video: Applying for a care degree (DGS)](https://youtu.be/6_lWmOuy8zgQrkyDH)

## Keywords

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