Psychological and Psychotherapeutic Support
Psychological or psychotherapeutic support is, in addressing problems of addiction and/or drug use, an inseparable part of a comprehensive (treatment) process. In Slovakia, however, the availability of these services is significantly limited. In this article, we provide a list of organizations that offer psychological support for people with experience of addictive substances, as well as private providers that we found online. We would like to point out that when seeking psychological support, it is always important to turn to organizations and professionals who offer professional psychological services—specifically psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists. Religious-type organizations without the above-mentioned professionals cannot be considered professional psychological support, and we therefore do not include them in this list. We recommend that you carefully consider your choice of organization or service provider.
If psychological or psychotherapeutic support specifically focused on addressing problems related to addiction or drug use is not available in your area, we still recommend turning to whatever form of psychological or psychotherapeutic support is accessible to you. Psychological and psychotherapeutic support is important in addressing addiction or problems with the use of addictive substances because it:
– helps you understand why a person uses drugs,
– shows how to cope with difficult situations in a different way,
– supports processing difficult experiences and emotions,
– helps build self-confidence and relationships,
– provides a safe space for conversation without judgment.
We do not have experience with all organizations and providers listed, but we would be grateful for any reviews. If you know of, or have personal positive experience with, additional organizations, facilities, or professionals who specialize in psychological and psychotherapeutic support for people who use drugs, you can share this information with us in the comments and we will update the article. This article was created in response to insufficient and hard-to-access information about support and the limited availability of psychotherapy for people with experience of drugs. Together as a community, we can create a safety net of support for those who need it.
Civic Association Odyseus
Tomášikova 26,
821 01, Bratislava
tel.č.: 0903 786 706
E-mail: jasekova@ozodyseus.sk
Web: https://www.ozodyseus.sk/
OZ Odyseus contributes to the protection of human rights and improving the quality of life of at-risk communities, thereby contributing to their equal standing in society. The association provides services for people who have experience with drug use and/or people working in the sex industry. Psychological counseling, space for conversation, support, and infection testing are provided to people who have experience with addictive substances, sex work, or who have simply found themselves in a vulnerable situation. Without judgment. Without pressure. With respect. Counseling is provided free of charge and anonymously. Counseling is available online or at the organization’s premises. An appointment must be arranged in advance at 0903 786 706.
Civic Association Prima
Záborského 42,
831 03, Bratislava
tel.č.: +421 948 287 758, +421 947 902 917
E-mail: psychoporadenstvo.primaoz@gmail.com
Web: http://primaoz.sk/
This is a non-governmental organization that provides outreach social work services and services in a contact center for the hidden population of active drug users, as well as for people working in the sex industry, people consuming alcohol, and people experiencing homelessness. OZ Prima provides individual psychological counseling for people with addiction or problematic use of addictive substances or harmful addictive activities, for their family members, close persons, and co-dependent persons, for people with past experience of using addictive substances or activities and people after serving a prison sentence, for minors accompanied by a parent who have a problem with risky use of addictive substances. Counseling must be booked in advance by phone, email, or via the contact form. Psychological counseling is provided free of charge.
Otvorené srdce, civic association
OTVORENÉ SRDCE – PORADŇA
Mestská poliklinika (1.poschodie)
Starohájska 2
917 01 Trnava
E-mail: otvorene.srdce@gmail.com
Web: https://www.otvorene-srdce.sk/
A counseling center for people living with addiction and their families. The organization provides counseling, psychotherapeutic, and social support to adult clients whose lives have been affected by drugs directly or indirectly. Each visit must be arranged in advance by phone on weekdays between 8:00 and 17:00 at 0911 180 276. A contribution to the organization’s operation in the amount of €7 is required. For the first visit, it must be brought in advance or sent to the account. In addition to therapy, group therapies and crisis intervention (also by phone and email) are available.
Trojlístok, non-profit organization
Konštantínova 3,
080 01 Prešov
tel. č.: 0948/078 997, 051/77 54 479
or
Stöcklova 9,
085 01 Bardejov
tel. č.: 0917/775 237
E-mail: trojlistokno@gmail.com
The organization provides individual and group social work for people who are in an unfavorable social situation due to being at risk through socially risky behavior resulting from excessive use of psychoactive substances, harmful addictive activities, and addiction. It also supports their family members and close acquaintances. They provide individual meetings, group meetings, family and couples meetings, and educational meetings. An appointment must be arranged in advance.
Budúcnosť, non-profit organization
Centrum poradensko-intervenčných služieb BUDÚCNOSŤ
Wilsonovo nábrežie 82,
949 01 Nitra
tel. č.: 0908 022 452, 0910 136 365
E-mail: info@buducnost.eu, buducnostno@gmail.com
The BUDÚCNOSŤ counseling center for addressing addictions focuses on providing professional social, psychological, and legal counseling for:
- clients who misuse addictive substances (including alcohol) and are excessively focused on harmful addictive activities,
- clients addicted to addictive substances (including alcohol) and addicted to harmful addictive activities,
- family members who need advice on how to address the situation in the family,
- close persons and employers.
Counseling is provided in individual or group form (group counseling and a therapeutic community) for drug users, their close persons, and also for abstinent people in aftercare.
Center for the Treatment of Drug Addictions Banská Bystrica
Cesta k nemocnici č. 55,
974 01 Banská Bystrica
Ambulance phone: 0901 911 912; 048 433 56 47, volať v čase 7:00 – 15:00
E-mail: info@cpldz-bb.sk
The CPLDZ in Banská Bystrica is a specialized facility for the treatment of people dependent on alcohol and other psychoactive substances. It consists of two closely cooperating parts—outpatient and inpatient. Among other things, the facility also offers outpatient programs that serve to establish contact with clients who express interest in treatment. Within these outpatient programs, they provide psychiatric care, professional counseling, individual and group psychotherapy.
Center for the Treatment of Drug Addictions Bratislava
Hraničná 2, P.O.BOX 51,
827 99 Bratislava
Telefón: 02/ 53 41 74 64; 02/ 53 41 74 67
E-mail: cpldz@cpldz.sk
Web: https://cpldz.sk/
Among other things, the facility offers outpatient programs consisting of an initial psychiatric examination, participation in educational groups and group psychotherapies, individual consultations, or the use of medication prescribed by a doctor.
Center for the Treatment of Drug Addictions Košice
Skladná 2,
041 90 Košice
Ambulance: 055/6222848 or call 0948 123 244 (call from 13:00 to 14:00 hod.)
E-mail: cpldz.kosice@gmail.com
Web: https://www.cpldz-kosice.sk/
The CPLDZ in Košice treats patients with substance and non-substance addictions. They focus mainly on diagnosis and treatment, as well as counseling, aftercare, and work with clients’ families. Their aim is comprehensive care and help for all who suffer due to addiction. Within outpatient programs, they also provide, among other things, individual and group psychotherapy.
Psychotherapeutic services for people who use drugs (paid)
AD CLINIC
Poliklinika Tehelná, 5. poschodie, blok C
Tehelná 26,
83103 Bratislava
Web: https://adclinic.sk/
E-mail: info@adclinic.sk
Telefón: 0945 506 507
Weekdays 8:00–18:00. An appointment is required before each visit.
AD CLINIC is a private healthcare facility specializing in outpatient addiction treatment. It works with people who have problems with alcohol, drugs, and pathological gambling. They have a clinical psychologist’s outpatient clinic and provide individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, professional counseling, and counseling for relatives.
Sanatórium AT
Adresa: Osuského 1645/10,
851 03 Bratislava – Petržalka
Telefón: +421 2 6224 6466
Mobil: +421 905 503 258
Web: www.sanatoriumat.sk
E-mail: sanatoriumat@sanatoriumat.sk
Sanatórium AT, s.r.o. is a specialized facility in Bratislava – Petržalka focused on comprehensive treatment of addictions to psychoactive substances and slot machines. It provides outpatient and inpatient care, psychotherapy, addiction counseling, and psychological assessments. Services provided: psychotherapy (individual, couples, family); addiction counseling (for clients and their families).
Mgr. Alica Kantorková
Laurinská 4
811 01 Bratislava
Telefón: +421 905 396 941
E-mail: akantorkova@gmail.com
Web: https://www.kantorkova.sk/
Office hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 19:00
Office hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 19:00
A clinical psychology and certified psychotherapy outpatient clinic with a specific focus on drug addictions, alcohol addiction, and behavioral addictions such as pathological gambling. Services are provided in the area of psychodiagnostics and psychotherapy in addiction treatment in individual and group form, as well as couples or family therapy focused on so-called co-dependence.
ADDICT, spol. s r. o. Psychiatrická Ambulancia
MUDr. Eduard Višňovský, PhD.
psychiater, adiktológ
Krčméryho 822/5, Nitra
Telefón: 037 652 6542
E-mail: addict@centrum.sk
Web: https://addict.sk/
Office hours: Tuesday – Wednesday: 7:30 – 15:30, Thursday: 7:30 – 17:00, Friday: 7:30 – 12:00
A psychiatric outpatient clinic providing treatment for the full spectrum of mental disorders, including substance/non-substance addictions, guidance and therapy also for family members, work with a close person during treatment, and counseling without treatment (if motivation for treatment is not yet present on the client’s side).
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