2023-06-12 09:07:54
FEAFES Galicia works for the labor inclusion of homeless people with mental disorders
Saúde Mental FEAFES Galicia developed, between July 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023, the program of social and labor inclusion itineraries for homeless people or people at serious risk of social exclusion and with mental disorders.
It is a proven fact that homeless people are prone to mental health problems. Even those homeless people who at first do not have a mental problem have a good chance of seeing their mental health deteriorate, and those who already suffered from a problem of this nature may see it aggravated.
Going from a situation of social exclusion to one of inclusion is not easy and requires a long period of time. Various elements and multidimensional processes intervene along the way, such as economic and labor aspects, but also those that have to do with social and relational aspects and, of course, the personal and health situation.
That of homeless people with mental health problems is one of the most radical cases of violation of social rights. Currently, there are hardly any specific mental health care resources for this group, which should include psychological rehabilitation programs and not only cover the basic needs of accommodation, food and clothing. With the right supports, these people can recover their social skills and reintegrate into society.
Thus, Mental Health FEAFES Galicia developed between July 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023 the program of socio-labour inclusion itineraries with accompaniment and transition to employment, financed by the Department of Social Policy and Youth of the Xunta de Galicia and co-financed with REACT-UE funds, as part of the European Union’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, within the framework of the ESF Galicia 2014-2020 operational program . Thanks to this programme, the Galician entity works with 13 homeless people at serious risk of social exclusion and with mental health problems.
Attention focused on each person
The socio-occupational inclusion itineraries program proposed by FEAFES Galicia is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary model. Its objective is to ensure continuity of care through the development of a personalized comprehensive care service..
The initiative was designed for 13 participants from the delegations of A Coruña, Santiago, Ourense and Pontevedra who received the RISGA or with limited income, in a situation of residential exclusion, with psychiatric disorders and whose support networks were scarce or non-existent.
As the federation points out, thanks to this program they have been able to work in coordination with the care facilities and the families of the participating people, put them in contact with the available social and socio-health services, and achieve job placement for 13% of the people participating in the program.
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