Hand in hand for
mental health
after the escape

The Network for Traumatized Refugees in Lower Saxony (NTFN) is committed to providing psychosocial support to refugees.

The organization consists of two legally independent entities: NTFN Psychosocial Centers gGmbH and the non-profit association NTFN eV.

counseling and therapy

In our psychosocial centers, we offer individual and group services for refugees with mental health conditions – also with the help of interpreters. NTFN Psychosocial Centers gGmbH operates locations in Braunschweig, Göttingen, Hanover, Lüneburg, Oldenburg, and Osnabrück.

The Association

Our goal is to improve care for traumatized and mentally ill refugees. To this end, NTFN eV focuses on fundraising, public relations, and lobbying. The association is the sole shareholder of NTFN Psychosocial Centers gGmbH.

News

Nationwide warning day on September 10, 2026

The annual nationwide warning day will take place on September 12, 2024. Starting at 11:00 AM, sirens will be tested at staggered intervals. Warning tones and notifications will also be sent to smartphones, either via warning apps or SMS. In particular…

Press release on suicide prevention

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day – many refugees are also affected by suicidal thoughts and depression. However, they often don't receive the help they need. The network for…

Open Day at the PSZ Lüneburg

We cordially invite you to visit our Psychosocial Center (PSZ) for traumatized and mentally ill refugees in Lüneburg on the occasion of our open house at the Psychosocial Center Lüneburg (NTFN) on Monday, 24…