Wendepunkt e.V.

What Wendepunkt e.V. does

Wendepunkt e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1991 in Elmshorn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, specializing in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of physical, psychological, and sexual violence against children, adolescents, and adults. The organization operates as a multi-service center with four physical locations (Elmshorn headquarters, Quickborn, Hamburg-Altona, and Neumünster) and delivers 26+ distinct programs across four verticals: trauma counseling and therapy (Traumazentrum, Interdisziplinäre Trauma-Ambulanz Westholstein), family and youth welfare services (Hilfen zur Erziehung under SGB VIII), school and kindergarten violence prevention (Prima Klima, TiK-SH covering ~550 kindergartens, TIPP-KID), and perpetrator/offender intervention (ambulante Rückfallprophylaxe, forensic outpatient clinic). Its core methodology is trauma-informed clinical practice — EMDR, systemic family therapy, trauma pedagogy, art therapy, and animal-assisted intervention — delivered by approximately 50+ specialized professionals.

The organization has handled over 17,000 cases since founding, receives 1,000+ help requests annually, and reached 9,100 people through prevention programs in 2021. Its service portfolio is distinct from a software product; it is a human-delivered clinical and social work platform. Proprietary branded programs include TiK-SH (statewide trauma-pedagogical kindergarten and school program), TIPP-KID, PRIMA KLIMA, and the Interdisziplinäre Trauma-Ambulanz Westholstein (operated jointly with Regio Kliniken). In 2026, the Regio Kliniken child and adolescent psychiatry institute is co-locating at Wendepunkt's Elmshorn site, further integrating medical and psychosocial services.

Wendepunkt's revenue model is diversified public-sector and philanthropic: core funding from Land Schleswig-Holstein, Kreise Pinneberg and Steinburg, Hamburger Senat, and state ministries; foundation grants from AKTION Mensch, Deutsche Fernsehlotterie, Kroschke Stiftung, and others; social services billing from Jugendämter under SGB VIII; and fee-based professional training through the Wendepunkt-Fortbildungszentrum (WFZ). Core counseling and therapeutic services are provided free of charge to clients. Marketing is referral-driven and community-led: institutional partnerships with schools, youth offices, and healthcare providers, plus active outreach via website, social media, newsletters, and an annual Interdisciplinary Trauma Conference. Customer segments are children/adolescents, parents/families, professional caregivers, male victims of violence, and individuals with sexually problematic behavior.

Name

Wendepunkt e.V.

Legal name

Wendepunkt e.V.

Website

https://wendepunkt-ev.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wendepunkt e.V. is a German non-profit founded in 1991 providing trauma counseling, violence prevention, sexual abuse intervention, and family support services to children, adolescents, adults, and professional caregivers across Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, funded primarily by public sector commissions and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services — Violence Prevention and Trauma Counseling

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs & Supports (EDAJAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Support Hotlines & Digital Wellbeing Tools (EDAJAIAL), Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Violence prevention services
• Trauma counseling
• Family assistance programs
• Social counseling services
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmshorn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: Primary revenue stream from government sources including Land Schleswig-Holstein, Kreis Pinneberg, Kreis Steinburg, Hamburger Senat, and individual cities and municipalities. Funding covers core operations, specific programs like the Trauma Ambulance, and prevention services.
2. Donations and Foundation Support: Financial support from foundations, associations, companies, and private individuals. Notable supporters include AKTION Mensch, Appen musiziert, Sparkasse Elmshorn, Haspa, Martha and Heinz-Ulrich Grade-Stiftung, Hermann-Hell-Stiftung, Kroschke Children's Foundation, Tribute to Bambi Foundation, and Deutsche Fernsehlotterie.
3. Training Fees: The Fortbildungszentrum (Training Center) generates revenue through professional development courses for educators, youth workers, and healthcare professionals. Participant fees contribute to program sustainability.
4. Social Services Billing: Revenue from youth welfare services (Hilfen zur Erziehung) commissioned by youth offices, including family and education support, trauma-focused assistance, and related services under SGB VIII.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wendepunkt e.V. is a non-profit association that provides violence prevention, trauma counseling, and family assistance services to individuals, families, and professionals in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Its core offerings include trauma therapy, men's counseling, family support, and professional training programs in trauma-informed care, delivered through in-person centers, telephone helplines, and online consultation channels.

Product overview

Wendepunkt e.V. is a violence prevention organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of social services rather than a unified software product. The organization operates as a multi-service center with distinct departments including: the Traumazentrum and Interdisziplinäre Trauma-Ambulanz Westholstein for trauma care; Beratungsstelle gegen sexuelle Gewalt for sexual violence counseling; TiK-SH for trauma pedagogy in kindergartens and schools; Erziehungs- und Familienhilfen for family assistance; Ambulante Rückfallprophylaxe for relapse prevention; Prima Klima and Schulische Gewaltprävention for violence prevention in schools; Gewaltpräventionsambulanz for violence risk intervention; WFZ Fortbildungszentrum for professional training; and Männerberatung for male victims of violence. These services work together to provide prevention, intervention, and aftercare support for children, youth, adults, and families affected by trauma, abuse, and violence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TiK-SH: Trauma-pedagogical program for kindergartens, child day care, family centers, and elementary schools in southern Schleswig-Holstein
• TIPP-Kid
• PRIMA KLIMA!
• UNA Nordkirche
• Interdisziplinäre Trauma-Ambulanz Westholstein

Products and services

• Traumazentrum (Trauma Center)
• TiK-SH — Trauma-Informed Care Schleswig-Holstein
• Männerberatung (Men's Counseling)
• Family Assistance Programs
• Professional Training and Workshops Structured training programs in trauma-informed care, violence prevention, and counseling methods for social workers, educators, healthcare staff, and other professionals serving affected populations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 17,000 cases handled since 1991 with high client satisfaction and referral rates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regio Kliniken (Regio Klinik Elmshorn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for the Interdisziplinäre Trauma-Ambulanz Westholstein, providing interdisciplinary trauma care for children, adolescents, and adults. The institution provides medical expertise and facilities for the joint trauma treatment program. The 2026 news indicates expanded collaboration as the child and adolescent psychiatry institute moves to Wendepunkt's Elmshorn location.
• Nordkirche (North German Lutheran Church)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partnership for the Unabhängige Ansprechstelle (UNA) - an independent contact point for sexual abuse cases within the church. Also operates EKBO (Evangelisch im Osten) external contact point.
• Landesverband Schleswig-HolsteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband (DPWV), the largest welfare association in Germany, providing organizational support and advocacy.
• DGfPI (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Prävention und Intervention)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership providing access to latest research, best practices, and professional standards in prevention and intervention.
• BKSF (Bundeskoordinierung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordination body for sexual abuse prevention and intervention. Member providing access to national networks and resources.
• IQSH (Institut für Qualitätsentwicklung an Schulen Schleswig-Holstein)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for the Prima Klima violence prevention program in schools, providing educational quality assurance.
• Landesverband Soziale StrafrechtspflegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership in social criminal justice, supporting work with offenders and forensic services.
• Kreise Pinneberg, SteinburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment district funding and commissioning. Primary public funding source for trauma services and prevention programs. Extended financing for Interdisziplinäre Trauma-Ambulanz Westholstein for 5 years.
• Hamburger SenatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-state government funding for Hamburg operations including the Hamburg counseling center for sexually problematic youth.
• Ministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit, Jugend, Familie und Senioren Schleswig-HolsteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState ministry providing funding and commissioning for men's counseling, TiK-SH program, and various model projects including state-wide psychosocial support after crimes.
• Justizministerium Schleswig-HolsteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState justice ministry funding forensic ambulance and violence prevention ambulance services. Also funds state-wide psychosocial support after crimes.
• Bildungsministerium Schleswig-HolsteinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education ministry funding expansion of TiK-SH trauma-pedagogical program to elementary schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund (DKSB): Germany's largest child protection NGO with nationwide chapters offering family counseling, Kinderschutz consulting, and violence prevention. Comparable mission but operates as a federated national organization rather than a specialized trauma and violence prevention provider.
• pro familia: National NGO providing sexual and reproductive health counseling, including sexual violence support and education. Comparable in counseling and prevention scope, but with a broader sexual health mandate and national footprint.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Large national welfare organization providing social services including violence prevention, family assistance, and trauma counseling. Comparable in service breadth but operates as a federated church-affiliated network rather than a specialist trauma provider.
• Caritas Deutschland: Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization providing social services including Hilfen zur Erziehung, family counseling, and violence prevention. Comparable in mission and some service lines but operates at substantially greater scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Wildwasser München e.V. Munich-based specialist NGO for sexual violence counseling and prevention, offering school programs, professional training, and direct client services. Closely comparable service model with the same Wildwasser network affiliation as Wildwasser Berlin.
• Wildwasser Berlin e.V. Berlin-based specialist NGO providing counseling and prevention services for victims of sexual violence, with a similar model combining direct client services, prevention programs in schools/kitas, and professional training. Directly comparable mission and service architecture, though serving a different federal state.
• Frauennotruf Kiel: Kiel-based counseling center for women affected by sexual violence, explicitly named as a cooperation partner for Wendepunkt's Männerberatung (statewide men's counseling). Comparable service portfolio and regional Schleswig-Holstein footprint.
• Zartbitter Köln e.V. Cologne-based NGO focused on sexual violence prevention against children and youth, offering counseling, school-based prevention curricula, professional training, and perpetrator intervention. Highly comparable to Wendepunkt's Trauma Center, TiK-SH, and TIPP-KID programs.

Emerging players

• SOS-Kinderdorf: National NGO focused on children, youth, and family services including counseling, residential care, and violence prevention programs. Comparable in child welfare and family support but differentiates with residential facilities rather than Wendepunkt's outpatient focus.
• nummergegenkummer.de: National hotline and online counseling service for children, youth, and parents, including the 'Kinder- und Jugendtelefon.' Partially comparable as a free counseling channel with national reach, but operates primarily via hotline/digital rather than in-person therapy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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