Lebenshilfe Borken

Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Borken und Umgebung e.V. is a regional association supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Borken and the surrounding area. Its work spans advice, housing, daily activities, family support, and opportunities to participate in community life. The association offers general and care-related counseling through its services and Lebenshilfe Center. Housing options include assisted living, residential groups, and residential homes in Borken, Gemen, and Heiden. Its daytime activities and family-support service provide further assistance, including organized care, leisure, educational activities, and holiday programs.

The organization also promotes inclusion through community events, recreation, and sport, including a rehabilitation sports registration program and the Brückenlauf. People can get involved through volunteering, membership, or donations, which help fund projects benefiting people with disabilities. Lebenshilfe Borken also offers routes into social care careers, including internships, a voluntary social year, federal volunteer service, and training as a state-certified curative education carer.