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ATROP Støtte & Ettervernsenter

Kristiansand, Norway

AddictionMental healthEmployment & SkillsCommunity development
AssociationRegional reach
Profile last updated: October 5, 2026

About

ATROP Støtte & Ettervernsenter is a non-profit association based in Kristiansand, Norway working on addiction, mental health, employment & skills +1 more.

ATROP Støtte & Ettervernsenter is a user and relatives organisation offering low-threshold support and aftercare for individuals and families affected by addiction and related difficulties. It is based in Kristiansand and runs work-training cafés in Songdalen and Arendal, Kafe Leóns Hjerterom, which combine employment rehabilitation with social inclusion and a drop-in community meeting place. The organisation also offers NADA ear acupuncture as a supplement to treatment, relationship courses, interior and production activities, and catering. Its approach is based on self-help, recovery, peer support and trauma-informed care. Funding is supported by NAV and the Norwegian Directorate of Health.

Location

Kristiansand, Norway

Organisation type

Association

Focus areas

addictionaftercarepeer supportwork trainingNADA acupuncturesocial inclusionmental health

Languages

NO

Causes & programmes

Causes

AddictionMental healthEmployment & SkillsCommunity development

Works for

FamiliesUnemployed people

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesAwareness & education

Programmes

NADA ear acupuncture programme

Addiction

Standardised five-point ear acupuncture offered as a supplement to rehabilitation, aftercare and mental health support, open to all without registration.

Kafe Leóns Hjerterom

Employment & Skills

Low-threshold work training cafés in Songdalen and Arendal aimed at preparing participants for a return to work or study, with a drop-in social meeting place.

Funding & support

Funded by

Government funding

Ways to support

DonateShop

People

Management & team (1)

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