If you have any questions, please contact us at peerprojekte@suchthilfe.at
What is checkit! peers?
What is checkit! peers?
Checkit! peers is an addiction prevention peer project, in which trained peers talk to young people aged between 15 and 25 about consumption and substances. The talks are primarily aimed at supporting adolescents and young adults in risk-conscious consumption and encouraging them to reflect on their consumption - always orientated towards the needs and experiences of the target group.
The checkit! peers work on an outreach basis and are out and about where young people are - in parks, at festivals or elsewhere in Vienna's nightlife. Our peers are themselves between 18 and 25 years old, know the party and nightlife scene and meet young people at eye level.
The aims of the checkit! peers are, to encourage young people to reflect on their own consumer behaviour, to inform them about low-risk consumption if necessary and to reduce their fear of contacting advice centres so that they can seek support if necessary.
Our peers have a consumer-accepting attitude and work on the basis of facts and knowledge. All discussions are anonymous, voluntary and confidential.
Where are the peers travelling?
Where are the peers travelling?
Peers are involved in public places where young people spend time in Vienna's nightlife, such as in parks or on the Danube Island. You can also find our peers at various events, that attract a young audience in particular, such as 16+ events in clubs, public school balls or fairs.
You want to become a peer?
You want to become a peer?
Our peer training is aimed at all interested parties between 18 and 25 years, who enjoy being out and about in Vienna's nightlife and public meeting places, enjoy socialising with young people and like working in a team. The training is free of charge and finds once a year between March and July (50 teaching units, approx. 1-2 times a month on Saturdays and one training evening during the week in March and July). Three supervised practical assignments round off the technical training and give you the opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge into practice.
During the regular team meetings, you can exchange ideas and learn more about current topics and consumer trends.
The training includes the following topics:
- Basics of addiction prevention
- Reflection on one's own role and attitude as well as ways of working and acting
- Substantive knowledge
- Basics of safer use and harm reduction
- Conversation management strategies from motivational interviewing„
- Basics of communication, conflict management and de-escalation
After successful completion of the free training programme, which is confirmed with a certificate, paid employment as a Prevention peer employed on a case-by-case basis possible (min. 25.84 € gross/hour plus bonuses according to SWÖ-KV). Depending on availability, each peer can earn an average of 5-6 assignments per year make.
Have we made you curious? Then send us an e-mail with the subject „Prevention Peer“ to the project interested and who you are, your age and what you are currently doing professionally/educationally. Unfortunately, the application deadline for the 2026 training programme has already passed.
If you have any further questions, please get in touch via Mail or +43 676 8118 66 111.
Offers for youth centres
Offers for youth centres
For youth centres and youth clubs in Vienna we offer Free „open question and answer sessions“ on. Two members of our team come to the youth centre for about 2 hours and are available to answer questions on the topics of consumption and substances. The young people can use this opportunity freely, without being forced to be there the whole time.
If you have any questions or are interested, please send an e-mail to peerprojekte@suchthilfe.at, gladly already with date suggestions!
Offers for events and organisers
Offers for youth centres
The checkit! peers are on Events and functions on the road that (also) target young people and young adults. For example, our peers are out and about at 16+ events, balls for schoolchildren and students or church festivals.
Are you an organiser and would like us to have an information stand at an event? If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us by e-mail at peerprojekte@suchthilfe.at!