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Offizielle Website – Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Allgemeine Suchtberatung

Suchthilfe direkt Essen

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45127 Essen, Hoffnungstraße 24

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Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m

Contact for questions about benefits: Your responsible office. You can find this on the application pages if you enter your zip code.

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