Social services in Central Denmark Region

The social services department in Central Denmark Region is committed to learning, sharing knowledge and collaborating with international partners who – like us – work in the overlap between technology and care, and develop new approaches to relational welfare. We seek to strengthen experience exchange, research projects and development collaboration that can improve social interventions for people with complex needs.

We are participating in a number of research and development projects that combine welfare technology, digital solutions and citizen-centred care. Key initiatives include:

• MultiDigital Processing (MDP): A digital intervention programme that helps young people navigate online risks and develop more appropriate digital behaviour.
• BBAUM – A calming approach for people with acquired brain injury: The project employs tactile stimulation and body-based interventions to reduce anxiety and stress.
• Audio drama for conflict prevention and management: Developing audio-based training tools to help social workers improve their de-escalation skills.
• SANSeIntegration in daily life: A project exploring how sensory integration therapy can improve well-being and body awareness among citizens.
• Design your future – Self-continuity and agency for vulnerable youth: A narrative method that helps young people regain control of their life story.
• Simulation-based crisis management training: Using realistic role-play and professional actors to improve how employees handle challenging situations.
• Advancing the professional application of sleep-enhancing technologies.

We are looking for international partners who wish to:

• Make a study visit to us to experience our methods and exchange experience.
• Participate in joint research projects on topics such as digital inclusion, welfare technology and citizen involvement.
• Collaborate on the development of new solutions in the area of specialised social interventions.

Please contact us to informally discuss possible collaboration opportunities.

The social services department in Central Denmark Region serves citizens with complex needs and is one of Denmark’s largest providers of highly specialised social services. With an annual budget of DKK 1.7 billion, Central Denmark Region offers a wide range of services to citizens with special needs:

1. Adults with autism
2. Adults with acquired brain injury
3. Adults with social psychiatric problems
4. Adults with developmental disabilities
5. Children and young people with physical or mental disabilities
6. Children and young people at risk of crime or convicted
7. Young people aged 12-23 with psychiatric disorders
8. Outpatient treatment and counselling for children, adolescents and adults with communication disabilities and other special needs.

The social services department in Central Denmark Region operates residential homes with 865 places and day care centres with 564 places. In addition, around 2,100 citizens receive outpatient treatment annually.

The role of the regions in specialised social services includes providing services to citizens with complex and special needs. This is done in competition with private and public care providers. The municipalities have regulatory responsibility, while capacity and fees are set in framework agreements.

The social services department in Central Denmark Region focuses on providing specialised services that municipalities often cannot provide themselves, targeting children, adolescents and adults with complex needs. With a strong focus on professional specialisation, efficient social services and applying new knowledge, the region works continuously to improve the quality of social services.