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[post_content] => [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]After hearing the news, the association AFES Mental Health deployed all the necessary means to offer an alternative home to the 11 people residing in the mental health care units, located in the municipalities of San Cristóbal de La Laguna and El Sauzal. With the accompaniment and support, from the first moment, of the managers of the Organic Unit of Attention to the Dependency of the Insular Institute of Social and Socio-Health Care (IASS) of the Cabildo de Tenerife, the evacuees were transferred to a residence and other accommodation resources of the entity. Given the situation, the exchange of calls and messages between the professionals of the organization has been constant to guarantee not only the protection and safety of the users, but also to accompany them in these difficult days, in which emotions such as fear arise. , sadness or uncertainty. Once again, the AFES Mental Health team has shown its involvement, commitment and empathy. As it happens in moments of confusion, it has been essential to provide clear and reassuring information, and to correctly resolve the difficulties that have arisen. But, above all, it is noteworthy the solidarity that has been awakened and the importance that care among people has regained.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”96992″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The commitment extends to the surroundings and the environment, which, already weakened by climate change and deforestation, is once again suffering a severe blow due to the fire. The natural spaces affected by this disaster are vital for biodiversity, and the loss of forest mass is a painful reminder of the need to preserve the balance of ecosystems, on which the well-being and survival of human beings depends. For this reason, it is essential to highlight that responsibility goes beyond protecting the homes and lives of people in emergencies, but also includes taking measures aimed at caring for and conserving the nature that surrounds us, and thus guaranteeing a sustainable future. for all generations. As activist Greta Thunberg claimed at the World Economic Forum: “I want them to react as if our house is on fire, because it is”. Demanding a transition towards an economy that puts the sustainability of life before economic profit is a priority. Our home is on fire and it is no longer enough to sound the alarms. The time has come for URGENT action against climate destruction.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”93070″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://consaludmental.org/sala-prensa/actualidad/salud-mental-espana-cumple-4-decadas/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”VOLVER A NOTICIAS” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#ffffff” gradient_custom_color_2=”#ffffff” gradient_text_color=”#005b50″ shape=”square” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-chevron-circle-left” add_icon=”true” link=”url:%2Fnoticias%2F|title:NOTICIAS||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[post_title] => The emergency of care in the face of the fire in Tenerife
[post_excerpt] => Almost two weeks ago a forest fire was declared in the mountains of the municipality of Arafo, in Tenerife, which has already burned more than 14,000 hectares in 12 municipalities in the north and south of the island. The voracity of the flames caused the eviction and relocation of many people who live near the affected areas, including two housing resources managed by AFES Mental Health.
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The emergency of care in the face of the fire in Tenerife
Almost two weeks ago a forest fire was declared in the mountains of the municipality of Arafo, in Tenerife, which has already burned more than 14,000 hectares in 12 municipalities in the north and south of the island. The voracity of the flames caused the eviction and relocation of many people who live near the affected areas, including two housing resources managed by AFES Mental Health.
After hearing the news, the association AFES Mental Health deployed all the necessary means to offer an alternative home to the 11 people residing in the mental health care units, located in the municipalities of San Cristóbal de La Laguna and El Sauzal. With the accompaniment and support, from the first moment, of the managers of the Organic Unit of Attention to the Dependency of the Insular Institute of Social and Socio-Health Care (IASS) of the Cabildo de Tenerife, the evacuees were transferred to a residence and other accommodation resources of the entity.
Given the situation, the exchange of calls and messages between the professionals of the organization has been constant to guarantee not only the protection and safety of the users, but also to accompany them in these difficult days, in which emotions such as fear arise. , sadness or uncertainty.
Once again, the AFES Mental Health team has shown its involvement, commitment and empathy. As it happens in moments of confusion, it has been essential to provide clear and reassuring information, and to correctly resolve the difficulties that have arisen. But, above all, it is noteworthy the solidarity that has been awakened and the importance that care among people has regained.
The commitment extends to the surroundings and the environment, which, already weakened by climate change and deforestation, is once again suffering a severe blow due to the fire. The natural spaces affected by this disaster are vital for biodiversity, and the loss of forest mass is a painful reminder of the need to preserve the balance of ecosystems, on which the well-being and survival of human beings depends.
For this reason, it is essential to highlight that responsibility goes beyond protecting the homes and lives of people in emergencies, but also includes taking measures aimed at caring for and conserving the nature that surrounds us, and thus guaranteeing a sustainable future. for all generations. As activist Greta Thunberg claimed at the World Economic Forum: “I want them to react as if our house is on fire, because it is”.
Demanding a transition towards an economy that puts the sustainability of life before economic profit is a priority. Our home is on fire and it is no longer enough to sound the alarms. The time has come for URGENT action against climate destruction.
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