The Präventionszentrum für Verhaltenssüchte (PZVS) is a Berlin-wide prevention center focused on reducing the health, social and economic harms associated with excessive behaviours. It works to raise awareness, reduce stigma and make conversations about behavioural addictions easier. The center supports a broad range of audiences, including young people, families, educators, businesses, sports clubs and professionals.

Its services include tailored advice, help planning and implementing prevention measures, workshops, specialist events and opportunities for collaboration and networking. PZVS also develops practical resources such as guides, videos, quizzes, self-tests and educational methods addressing gambling, gaming and social media use. These materials are designed to help practitioners engage their audiences and encourage healthier behaviours.

The center provides setting-specific support for schools and youth work, sports clubs, workplaces and children affected by a family member’s gambling problems. Its initiatives include resources for discussing sports betting risks and educational materials to help children understand gambling-related challenges at home. PZVS is associated with pad gGmbH and contributes to Berlin’s broader efforts to coordinate behavioural addiction prevention.