How to book an appointment with a child and adolescent psychiatrist (Jugendpsychiater) in Germany

To book an appointment with a child and adolescent psychiatrist (Jugendpsychiater) in Germany, you can use the official appointment service via the number 116117. This service is available 24/7 and is free of charge for those covered by statutory health insurance.

Steps to book an appointment:

1. Get in touch:

   • Call 116117, or

   • visit the website 116117-termine.de.

2. Select the type of appointment:
   Choose one of the relevant options, such as:

   • “Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie” (child and adolescent psychiatry), or

   • “Psychotherapie für Kinder und Jugendliche” (psychotherapy for children and adolescents).

3. Provide the necessary information:

   • The child’s health insurance number (Versichertennummer),

   • Child’s personal details: name, date of birth, address.

   In some cases, you may be asked to provide a referral (Überweisung) including a referral code (Vermittlungscode), especially if the situation requires urgent or regular therapeutic treatment. (kvhh.net, kvhessen.de)

Important notes:

• Without a referral:
  You can book an appointment for an initial psychotherapeutic consultation (psychotherapeutische Sprechstunde) without a referral. This is usually used for an initial assessment of the child’s condition. (kvberlin.de)

• With a referral:
  If the treating physician (for example, the paediatrician or family doctor) recommends starting regular psychotherapy, you will usually need a referral including a Vermittlungscode, which simplifies booking follow-up appointments through the 116117 service. (kvhessen.de)

• Waiting time:
  The 116117 service aims to provide an appointment within 4 weeks from the date of your call. In urgent cases, an appointment may be arranged within one week.

Additional options:

• 116117 app:
  You can download the official 116117 app to book and manage appointments easily from your smartphone.

• Doctor search:
  Use the online doctor search at arztsuche.116117.de to find child and adolescent psychiatrists or child and adolescent psychotherapists in your area.

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