24/7 Free Mental Health Support
Are you experiencing problems related to work, health, or your private life? Would you like to talk to somebody about this, but don't know where to start? The Max Planck Society offers you mental health support via the Fürstenberg Institut - free and accessible 24/7. Read on and find out where you can get all of the free help you need.

Be prepared: register now
In order to get in touch with a mental health coach, there are a few steps you have to follow. Register your account first, to use the online portal of the Fürstenberg Institut. Please follow this link and use the following username and PIN:
- Username: mpg
- PIN: 354966
You can then create your individual account, using your own MPI email and password as login.
When you need support
To make an appointment, you can contact the counselling service by phone, email, or via the website:
- Phone: 0800 0229543 (from the Netherlands, if you want to make a call from another country, please click here)
- Email: coaching@fuerstenberg-institut.de
- Website: my.fuerstenberg-institut.de/en

Helpful online courses, to support your wellbeing
Did you know we also offer you a wide variety of helpful courses and webinars to strengthen your mental wellbeing? Whether it is about sleeping, breathing, meditation, parental support, menopause, yoga: in the myFürstenberg media library, you will find selected content on demand. There's is something for everyone. All at your disposal, free of charge and 24/7. Have a look and discover the expert impulses in videos, listen to our podcast and download helpful documents and guides.


Support is available in German and English - but also in many other languages. Check the website for more information.