Wohnheim Lindenfeld

Wohnheim Lindenfeld (WL) is located in Emmen, in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. Founded in 1974, the facility was originally established to provide accommodation and support for individuals leaving prison who lacked stable housing. Today, it is managed by a private non-profit foundation, the Wohnheim Lindenfeld Stiftung, which operates under formal contracts with both federal and cantonal authorities. The facility functions under the supervision of the Department of Justice and Security of the Canton of Lucerne, within the Office of Custody and Probation Services, with governance overseen by a Board of Trustees. Due to its dual mission, combining social and health services with justice-related measures, Wohnheim Lindenfeld is subject to multiple regulatory frameworks.

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SMALL-SCALE

Wohnheim Lindenfeld offers accommodation for forty-six residents. Of these, fourteen places are reserved for individuals placed under justice measures, while the remaining capacity serves residents within the social and health sector, mainly men with psychological or psychiatric difficulties who require assisted living. Each resident has a private room equipped with a bed, wardrobe, refrigerator, private bathroom, and soundproof windows.

SMALL-scale

Wohnheim Lindenfeld offers accommodation for forty-six residents. Of these, fourteen places are reserved for individuals placed under justice measures, while the remaining capacity serves residents within the social and health sector, mainly men with psychological or psychiatric difficulties who require assisted living. Each resident has a private room equipped with a bed, wardrobe, refrigerator, private bathroom, and soundproof windows.

Wohnheim Lindenfeld is a:

Open detention facility

for:

46 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated

Wohnheim Lindenfeld is a:

Open detention facility

for:

46 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated

Wohnheim Lindenfeld is a:

Open detention facility

for:

46 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated

DIFFERENTIATION

Wohnheim Lindenfeld accommodates only men.The facility is divided into two main sections: Social and Health Section: Provides assisted living for men with significant psychological or psychosocial difficulties. While no medical or nursing staff are on site, the team supports residents in achieving greater autonomy. Residents may stay for decades or use the facility as a transitional step toward independent living. Justice Section: Hosts individuals under various judicial regimes. In practice, this means that different residents follow different rules regarding departures, return times, and the strictness of certain measures, depending on the legal framework and their individual sentence conditions.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

Although Wohnheim Lindenfeld is located near a highway and a small military airport, which limits its visibility to neighbours, residents actively interact with the wider community through daily life. They make use of nearby shops, services, public transport, and other amenities, supporting their social inclusion and independence. While the facility does not have formal partnerships or structured collaborations with local organisations, residents’ engagement in work, appointments, and recreational activities outside the facility fosters informal contact with the community and reinforces reintegration.

Differentiation

Wohnheim Lindenfeld accommodates only men.The facility is divided into two main sections: Social and Health Section: Provides assisted living for men with significant psychological or psychosocial difficulties. While no medical or nursing staff are on site, the team supports residents in achieving greater autonomy. Residents may stay for decades or use the facility as a transitional step toward independent living. Justice Section: Hosts individuals under various judicial regimes. In practice, this means that different residents follow different rules regarding departures, return times, and the strictness of certain measures, depending on the legal framework and their individual sentence conditions.

Community-integration

Although Wohnheim Lindenfeld is located near a highway and a small military airport, which limits its visibility to neighbours, residents actively interact with the wider community through daily life. They make use of nearby shops, services, public transport, and other amenities, supporting their social inclusion and independence. While the facility does not have formal partnerships or structured collaborations with local organisations, residents’ engagement in work, appointments, and recreational activities outside the facility fosters informal contact with the community and reinforces reintegration.

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