The LOK Balls are a special occasion for socializing. Clients of the LOK association and all organizations in Vienna that provide support are invited to this grand celebration. Together with support workers and other guests, a lively party is held. 16th LOK Ball / 14.02.2025 Arcotel Hotel Wimberger Opening of Lili's Ballroom LOG BIRDS Russian Gentlemen Club DJ Dane Jerous DJ Heartbeat > Images > More images 15. LOK Ball / 22. Februar 2020 WU Mensa Der Verein LOK feierte sein 30-jähriges Bestehen mit einem rauschenden Fest. Eröffnung Les Schuh Schuh LOKVÖGEL Russian Gentlemen Club DJ Dane Jerous DJ Heartbeat > Bilder 14. LOK Ball / 25. Februar 2017 Kursalon Wien Eröffnung Les Schuh Schuh mit der Band RUSSKAJA DJ Dane Jerous DJ Heartbeat > Bilder 13th LOK Ball / February 7, 2015 Kursalon Vienna Program: Opening Les Schuh Schuh Dance music with SMART as special guests Jonglissimo DJ Dane Jerous DJ Heartbeat > Images

Volontär*innen / Fallweise suchen wir motivierte, engagierte Volontär*innen* für Wohngemeinschaften, Betreuungsstützpunkte und Beschäftigungsprojekte Wir bieten an unseren Standorten immer wieder Praktika/Volontariate an. Die Stellen werden auf unserer Seite Offene-Stellen ausgeschrieben. Sie können sich auch gerne in unseren Jobnewsletter (auf der Seite Offene Stellen der orange Button Stellenangebote abonnieren ) eintragen, Sie werden dann automatisch per E-Mail benachrichtigt, wenn wir ein Praktikum/Volontariat ausschreiben. Was beinhaltet ein Praktikum bei LOK? Einblick in die Beziehungsarbeit mit Klient*innen mit all ihren Facetten (Gespräche, Alltag, Organisatorisches) Unterstützung in der Betreuungsarbeit in Absprache mit Betreuer*innen (Begleitung von Klient*innen zu Terminen, praktische Erledigungen und Besorgungen im Wohnalltag, diverse Haushaltstätigkeiten) Einblick in diverse Gesprächsforen zur Partizipation (z.B. Bewohner*innenparlament) Möglichkeit für Reflexionsgespräche mit Praktikumsverantwortlichen und der Teamleitung LOK bietet KEINE Praktika für klinische und Gesundheitspsychologie und keine klinischen Praktika für das Psychotherapeutische Fachspezifikum an, da wir nicht diagnostisch arbeiten.

Support Centers / Here, people with mental illnesses find a home in their own apartments located near a support center. Several apartments are arranged around a central support base within a building complex and surrounding residential buildings. The support base features communal rooms that are accessible to all residents, providing spaces where they can spend time together and engage in shared activities. Support staff are present at the base around the clock and also visit the individual apartments at pre-arranged times. The support staff assist residents in all areas of life where the residents desire support. > More Information REGISTER

> Unvarnished LOK > The LOKal > LOK Couture > Sofienalpe The Sofienalpe employment project is a small project on the outskirts of Vienna and has a large outdoor area, green spaces and flowerbeds that are planted and cultivated. Depending on the season, this results in a range of gardening activities such as planting, sowing, watering, harvesting, weeding, etc. The produce from the garden is used for cooking in the employment project. Lunch is bought and cooked together daily. Cleaning and maintenance tasks in and around the house are a regular part of the responsibilities. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

Im Grätzelkreis unterstützen sich Menschen im Alltag, teilen Talente und stärken Selbstbestimmung, Inklusion und Teilhabe am gesellschaftlichen Leben. "When I joined the neighborhood circle, my goal was to expand my social circle—and I succeeded. I met new people, and I have since become good friends with some of them. I also learned to trust others again, and as a result, I have become more independent." People from the neighborhood come together to be there for one another. In doing so, they draw upon their own unique talents and skills. Each individual participant brings their own specific needs—for which they seek support—while simultaneously offering their own competencies to others within the neighborhood circle. Drawing on their lived experience, the participants act as experts in their own right. In this way, they can expand their personal networks and become less dependent on professional care services. A core element of the *Grätzelkreis* (Neighborhood Circle) is experiencing the group as a safe space—a place where, through shared reflection and action, both the group as a whole and each individual member can grow. If you have a need for support and, at the same time, wish to share your own talents and skills with others, the *Grätzelkreis* is the place for you. We meet as a group once a week to discuss interesting topics, spend time together, and assist one another with personal matters. Beyond these group activities, individual members are free—based on their own interests—to exchange phone numbers and arrange to meet up with other participants from the circle. This fosters new acquaintances and, perhaps, even lasting friendships. The *Grätzelkreis* is professionally facilitated by staff members from the association LOK and is a collaborative project undertaken in partnership with our Dutch sister organization, Pameijer. If we have sparked your interest, please feel free to get in touch. KONTAKT –––––– Werner Fink T +43 664 60 141 308 graetzelkreis@lok.at

Festivals and celebrations have been important events since the club's inception. People who often know little about each other meet. The festival offers the opportunity to learn more about one another. Often, no conversation is even necessary. Seeing each other, dancing together, laughing together – spontaneous and emotional interaction is allowed and encouraged at the celebration. Every 5-10 years, there are special annual celebrations marking the founding of the LOK association, its residential communities, and employment projects. The LOK Ball has been a major event for years, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2020. Not only clients of the LOK association, but also clients of all support organizations in Vienna are invited to this grand celebration. Even those not receiving support services attend this successful party, which attracts up to 800 people . Since its inception, companies and individuals have financially supported the ball, making it possible. Guests are consistently delighted by the fantastic musical program. > Archive LOK Balls The Psyennale was first held in 2009, the 20th anniversary of the association, at the suggestion of clients. The film week was organized jointly by clients and staff in cooperation with the Top Kino cinema. The selection of films aimed to present a diverse picture of people in various states of mental distress. It addressed coping with everyday life, conflicts with their environment, and the questions: What is healthy? What is illness? The goal was to offer a different perspective on the topic of "mental illness" and thus contribute to destigmatization. The film week was repeated in 2012, 2015, and 2017, with 2017 being the last time to date. > Archive Psyennale

Exhibitions Balls Conferences Synennale

Small-Scale Projects / The small-scale projects are an offering for individuals who stand to benefit particularly well from intensive, consistent care relationships and a small, manageable living environment. The residents require—whether temporarily or for an extended period—a setting that offers them the kind of intensive relationships that are not possible within a large group environment. The daily routine of care is shaped collaboratively; this routine varies significantly across the various small-scale projects, reflecting the diverse needs, wishes, and life circumstances of the residents themselves. A defining feature of these residential projects is the close, intensive contact between the residents and their support staff. Support staff accompany the residents in their daily lives, providing assistance wherever it is needed. They offer practical help with household chores, assist in structuring the day, provide companionship and escort services, and work alongside residents to navigate crises—just as they join them in planning and enjoying leisure activities and outings.

Psyennale / The association LOK Leben ohne Krankenhaus (Living without Hospital) organized the Psyennale film festival four times in cooperation with Waystone Film (Top Kino). Documentary and feature films were shown that avoided stigmatizing prejudices and stereotypes. Psyennale 2017 / 15th to 18th November 2017 Organized by the LOK association in cooperation with top cinema > Program Psyennale 2015 / 16th to 20th March 2015 Organized by the LOK association in cooperation with top cinema > Program Psyennale 2012 / 12th to 16th November 2012 Organized by the LOK association in cooperation with top cinema > Program Psyennale 2009 / 22nd to 26th September 2009 Organized by the LOK association in cooperation with top cinema > Program

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