We empower women in the Waldviertel region

Counseling. Education. Housing.
A safe space for your needs

The Waldviertel Women's Counseling Association offers confidential, free, and anonymous support for women and girls. We have knowledgeable staff members ready to assist you.

Zwettl

Gmünd

Horn

Waidhofen/Thaya

About the Women's Counseling Service

The Waldviertel Women’s Counseling Center offers a wide range of support services that are free and confidential. The counseling centers serve as central points of contact for women in various life situations, including relationship problems, financial concerns, and finding a new direction after a breakup. All services are confidential and free of charge, designed to help women make independent and self-determined decisions.

Entrance area of the Waldviertel Zwettl Women's Counseling Center

Our wide range of services

We’re here to support you through every stage of life. Discover our wide range of counseling and training services, designed to help you fully realize your personal and professional potential.

Women's and Family Counseling

A safe space for your concerns: We provide confidential support during personal crises, relationship conflicts, or parenting challenges. Together, we’ll find ways to improve your quality of life and develop new perspectives for you and your family.

FBZ - Women's Career Center

Neue Wege beginnen oft mit einem Gespräch. Im Frauenberufszentrum finden Sie Raum für Orientierung, persönliche Beratung und berufliche Perspektiven. Ob Wiedereinstieg, Neuorientierung oder konkrete Bewerbung – wir begleiten Sie wertschätzend und kompetent auf Ihrem Weg.

FiT - Women in Trades and Technology

Breaking gender stereotypes: FiT offers women seeking employment the opportunity to explore new career paths, gain hands-on experience in technical and skilled trades, and prepare for a future-proof career through targeted training.

P.QU. – Precise Qualification

Your shortcut to your dream job: P.QU. offers women seeking employment a personalized, accelerated, and hands-on apprenticeship program in over 200 skilled trades and technical professions, complete with comprehensive support and financial security.

Women's Housing

Safety and support for a fresh start: We assist women in difficult housing situations by helping them find safe housing and offer psychosocial support to help them take the next step toward a self-determined, independent life.

Don't wait—we're here for you

Any woman can find herself in a situation where she needs support. Whether you’re looking to make a career change, need to cope with personal crises, or are seeking protection, we’ll listen to you, offer respectful guidance, and work with you to plan the next steps toward your future.

Women's Housing

If a safe place is what matters most, we offer you and your children protection, stability, and support as you embark on the journey toward a self-determined life.

Women's Shelter

The women’s emergency shelter in Gmünd and Zwettl offers women and children in crisis situations a safe home for up to nine months. In addition to a safe place to stay, we provide professional counseling and support to help stabilize your situation and pave the way toward a self-determined life.

Transitional housing

Our three transitional housing units in the Waldviertel region serve as a safe haven for women who have experienced domestic violence and their children. Here, we offer you peace and security for up to one year. We provide you with intensive support in managing daily life, getting your finances back on track, and finding your own permanent housing.

Our Locations

We are here to serve you locally in the Waldviertel region. To make it as easy as possible for you to access our support, we offer ourfull range of services at all four of our locations.

Whether you need counseling for women and families, psychosocial support, assistance with returning to work, or initial legal advice—our team is here to help you at every location with the same level of expertise. 

Zwettl

2 Galgenberg Street

3910 Zwettl


Gmünd

46 Weitraer Street

3950 Gmünd


Waidhofen on the Thaya

30 Böhmgasse

3830 Waidhofen

on the Thaya

Horn

1 Adolf-Fischer-Gasse

3580 Horn


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All questions about women's counseling

Here you'll find answers to all your questions about our services.

What is the Waldviertel Women's Counseling Center?

The Waldviertel Women's Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization run by women for women and girls throughout the Waldviertel region—offering comprehensive counseling, educational, and training services in a variety of areas.

What services do women's and girls' counseling centers offer?

We support women and girls aged 14 and older—free of charge, confidentially, and anonymously if desired. You can talk to us about any stress or concerns you may have. We listen, do not judge, and do not pressure you into making any decisions. You set the pace.
Our services include psychosocial and legal counseling, counseling for migrant women (interpretation services available), psychotherapy covered by health insurance, groups and events, as well as parental counseling in accordance with §95A. Sessions can take place in person, via video call, or via chat.

What programs are available in the areas of employment and education?

There are various programs available in the areas of employment and education, supported by individual counseling, career guidance, and potential training opportunities. These include the Women’s Career Center, the FiT Center, and the Targeted Training Program.

What is the Women's Career Center?

Das Frauenberufszentrum ist ein Ort für berufliche Orientierung und persönliche Beratung. Hier klären wir gemeinsam Ihre persönliche und berufliche Situation, entwickeln Perspektiven und planen konkrete nächste Schritte.

What is the FiT Center?

FiT is a program for women that opens up new opportunities in skilled trades and technical professions. It allows participants to explore various fields of work and broaden their perspective on career options. Through hands-on experience, participants gain a solid foundation for making an informed choice about their future career path.

What is "Precise Qualification"?

Targeted training enables a shortened apprenticeship program in over 200 trades. You will receive personalized support and be specifically prepared to complete your apprenticeship.

How can I get in touch?

We look forward to hearing from you—whether by phone, email, or through the contact form on our website.

Sind die Angebote der Frauenberatung kostenfrei?

These services are free of charge. Parenting counseling under Section 95A is subject to a fee (€30 per person).

Women Empowering Women –
: Taking control of every stage of life.

Together we discover new perspectives.

Egal, wie komplex Ihre Situation scheint: Es gibt Wege und Lösungen. Unsere Beraterinnen unterstützen Sie mit Fachwissen und Empathie dabei, Ihre nächsten Schritte selbstbestimmt zu planen.