From verbal abuse to physical assault, people with disabilities experience many forms of violence. In such situations, as a municipal specialist unit, we will inform you about all the facilities and advice centers that offer targeted help. In addition, we are always available if relatives or caregivers are concerned about or wish to complain about the treatment of people with disabilities.
Specialist department for assistance for people with disabilities/Representative for people with disabilities (Fachstelle Hilfen für Menschen mit Behinderung/Beauftragte für Menschen mit Behinderung)
Who we advise
Women, men, trans*, non-binary, inter*
Our target group are adults (aged 18 and over) who are victims of domestic violence or have experienced violence, relatives, friends and professionals.
We are a state or municipal institution.
Membership in the network:
Working group 'Against violence against women and girls'
What we advise on
Support services for people with disabilities.
How we advise
We provide advice in the form of personal advice, telephone advice, information/information material (generally for all interested parties and specifically for professionals).
Languages, accessibility and costs
Advice in other languages/interpreting support is available in English.
We have wheelchair access.
You can use our services free of charge.
Contact us
You can reach us by phone and e-mail.
Opening hours:
by appointment
Our postal address is:
Fachstelle Hilfen für Menschen mit Behinderung /Beauftragte für Menschen mit Behinderung
von-Steuben-Straße 5
48143 Münster
Telephone: 0251 - 4 92 50 27
E-Mail:
Further information can be found on our homepage:
https://www.stadt-muenster.de/sozialamt/menschen-mit-behinderungen/gleichstellung-und-teilhabe