Caritas Austria uses social innovation to combat loneliness. Many people in Austria suffer from a lack of social contacts and are severely affected by loneliness. Plaudernetz is the telephone number against loneliness, where people from all over Austria can be easily connected to one another. You can chat every day between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on 05 1776 100. Everything is completely anonymous and confidential. In moments of loneliness, the chat network is a quick help. Thanks to our volunteer chat partners, more than 34,000 conversations have been held since it began in April 2020. Their chat network is a quick help in moments of loneliness: dial 05 1776 100 and be connected to other people. It is also possible to register as a chat partner and support the network, technology and volunteers financially at