Silbernetz (“silver net”) is a low-threshold, three-tiered offer for elderly people and offers companionship, information and advice.
It consists of the hotline “silver phone” – confidential, anonymous and free of charge, lonely people can call the number 0800 4 70 80 90 within Germany and always find an open ear.
Then there ist the Silver Network; volunteers are partnered up with older people and call “their” elderly friend on a regular basis, chatting with him/her, encouraging him/her or sharing vital information, e.g. about the latest developments during the Covid-crisis.
The final building block of the project is the “Silver Info”, which connects older people to educational, meeting and participation formats as well as local services in their area.
Initiators and Contact
Silbernetz e.V.
WollankstraĂźe 97
13359 Berlin
https://www.silbernetz.org/