EUCOMS Network

EUCOMS Network - 2024 in Review: A Year of Growth and Impact As we reflect on 2024, we’re filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible milestones achieved together. This year, the EUCOMS Network grew stronger, welcomed 15 new Full Participants from 13 countries, hosted impactful seminars and webinars, and continued to shape the future of community mental health care. 📖 In our latest newsletter, we recap: ✨ Highlights from our on-location seminars in Cologne and Lisbon. ✨ Insights from webinars tackling key topics like mental health care in Greece, the WHO Flagship Initiative, LGBTI+ mental health, and peer support in prisons. ✨ Plans for 2025, including seminars in Greece and France and webinars on community mental health in Ukraine, addiction, and more. 💡 Ready to dive in? Discover how far we’ve come and what’s ahead for the EUCOMS community. Together, we’re driving meaningful change! 🔗 Read the 2024 Recap and Future Plans at the following link: https://lnkd.in/d_4jmUy6 #MentalHealth #EUCOMS #CommunityCare #YearInReview #MentalHealthCare #GlobalImpact #EUCOMSNetwork #CommunityMentalHealthCare

Join Us for a Special EUCOMS Webinar! 📅 Date: January 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 19:00-20:30 CET | 20:00-21:30 Ukraine Time 📍 Online Zoom Webinar 🌟 Topic: Developing Community-Based Mental Health Care in Ukraine We’re happy to invite you to an inspiring evening exploring the development of community-based mental health care in Ukraine. This bilingual webinar (with EN-UKR interpretation) will feature: 🎼 Live Music Performance 💬 Voices of Experience: Opening and closing reflections by a person with lived experience, a peer expert from Kyiv. 🎤 Key Presentations: •Olga Gorbaneva: The All-Ukraine Mental Health Program •Tayisiya Symohko & Iryna Roshkovych: Developments in Zakarpattia •Orest Suvalo: Mental Health 4 Ukraine Let’s come together to share insights, experiences, and hope for the future of mental health care in Ukraine. 📩 Save the Date: January 29th, 2025 – Stay tuned for more details! Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dbAarQi3

Thank You for Joining Us – Watch the Webinar Replay! 🎥 A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our webinar, “Social Value of Peer Support in and Out of Prisons.” We’re so grateful for your time and engagement as we explored inspiring stories and valuable insights from our amazing speakers. Your presence truly made the event special! 📢 Missed the webinar? Or want to revisit the discussions? No worries – the full webinar recording is now available on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/dfr3-Gf7 Feel free to share the recording with your network and anyone interested in learning more about the power of peer support in transforming lives inside and outside prisons. Thank you again for being part of this journey with us, and we look forward to connecting with you at our future events! 🙌 #Webinar #PeerSupport #SocialValue #PrisonExperience #ThankYou

🚨 Just a Few Hours Left Until We Go Live! 🚨 The wait is almost over! In just a few hours, we’ll be hosting our highly anticipated webinar: “Social Value of Peer Support in and Out of Prisons.” 🎙️ Join us for an inspiring lineup of speakers who will share their expertise, experiences, and practical insights into improving lives through peer-led initiatives both inside and outside prisons. 🕒 Don’t miss this chance to engage, learn, and connect with others passionate about this vital topic. 👉 Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dFnXBjmh

We’re counting down to our upcoming webinar, “Social Value of Peer Support in and Out of Prisons,” happening in just 3 days! This is your chance to hear from incredible speakers sharing real-world insights and inspiring examples of peer-led initiatives improving lives inside and outside prison walls. The webinar will demonstrate examples of good practice when it comes to lived experience perspectives and peer-run activities in Northern European prisons. Organizations and individuals are actively working to improve the prison population’s living standards inside and outside of prisons. This webinar will afford us insights into a secluded world, create inspiration and hope, as well as develop ideas for networking, social projects and funding sources. ✨ Highlights include: • Thoodor Smith: Dharma Breath (dopamine breathing) & Warrior Spirit • Guðmunur Ingi Þóroddsson: From Prisoners to Policymakers • Johan Lothe: Norwegian Prisoner Peer Support • Karile: Insights from Study Visit to Lithuania • Ann-Mari Lofthus: Developing a Prisoner Peer Support Network 🗓 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired! 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dFnXBjmh Let’s make a difference together. See you there! 🙌

🚨 Last Call to Register for the EUCOMS Lisbon Meeting – Over 250 Have Already Signed Up! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce that over 250 people have registered for the upcoming EUCOMS Lisbon Meeting on November 21-22, 2024! Due to high demand, we’re quickly approaching our participant limit, and registrations will close this Sunday. If you haven’t signed up yet, this is your final chance to join us in Lisbon to discuss “Sustainable Mental Health in the Community and Mental Health Reform in Portugal.” Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with experts, engage in inspiring discussions, and gain insights into the latest mental health initiatives across Europe. 📅 Last day to register: Sunday 📍 Location: Fundação Oriente Museum, Lisbon Secure your spot before it’s too late! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dfRsgwmc René Keet Joaquim Sousa Gago Maria João Marques #MentalHealth #EUCOMS #CommunityMentalHealth #LastCall #Lisbon2024 #MentalHealthReform

We’re excited to share our latest edition of the EUCOMS Newsletter, packed with insights, updates, and upcoming events that you won’t want to miss! In this edition, we dive into the importance of personal recovery in mental health. Our newly appointed board member, Alessandra Martinelli, presents compelling research that emphasizes a holistic approach to recovery, one that goes beyond symptom management to foster hope, self-determination, and life satisfaction for individuals with severe mental disorders. Here’s what else you’ll find in this issue: • Lisbon Seminar latest updates: Join us on November 21st for an in-depth seminar on mental health recovery strategies. Hurry—spots are filling fast, and we already have over 220 registrants! • Upcoming Webinar on Peer Support on November 20th: Discover the social value of peer support both in and out of prison settings, with insights from leading experts. Don’t miss out on these impactful discussions! Click below in the comments section to read the newsletter and stay informed on the latest in mental health recovery. P.S. Be sure to register soon for our Lisbon seminar! We can’t wait to see you there.

We’re just one month away from the EUCOMS Lisbon Meeting on November 21-22, 2024, and we invite you to be part of this exciting event together with already 70 participants registered. Hosted at the beautiful Fundação Oriente Museum, this meeting will focus on “Sustainable Mental Health in the Community and Mental Health Reform in Portugal.” With just a month to go, now is the time to explore the agenda and register! 📅 Date: November 21-22, 2024 📍 Location: Fundação Oriente Museum, Lisbon Registration link and program in the comments below.

🚨 Help Strengthen Mental Health Initiatives in Greece – Your Vote Matters! 🚨 We're excited to share that our partners, the Society of Social Psychiatry P. Sakellaropoulos from Greece, have been nominated for this year’s Bravo Awards, which celebrate sustainable development and impactful initiatives. They are competing with two important programs that deserve our support: 🔹 Living & Learning Together – A program focused on raising awareness, preventing mental health issues, and building resilience within school communities. 🔹 Erasing Stigma. Upon Our Word – An initiative dedicated to combatting mental health stigma, breaking down stereotypes, and empowering individuals facing psychosocial challenges. By casting your vote, you can help these programs continue their amazing work in promoting mental health and well-being in Greece. 🌍💪 🗳️ Vote here: https://lnkd.in/dqdpBFas Thank you for supporting these crucial initiatives and for being part of this journey toward a more inclusive and compassionate society. 🙏✨ About the Bravo Awards: Bravo is a platform that highlights initiatives promoting Sustainable Development, to build a better future for all. Since 2017, the Bravo Awards have been linked to the UN’s Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The awards connect all initiatives that participate in the annual dialogue and are recorded in the Sustainability Observatory with the 17 Global Goals, providing an opportunity to track the development of Sustainable Development initiatives and the progress of these goals in Greek society. #MentalHealthMatters #ErasingStigma #BravoAwards #SustainableDevelopment #VoteNow #SupportInitiatives #Greece #SocialImpact

We are pleased to invite you to a special online event organized by one of our partners, Institutul Bucovina from Romania. This webinar will focus on collaborative efforts to enhance mental health services through cross-border cooperation between Romania and Ukraine. Event Details: • Date & Time: October 10, 2024, 02:00 PM CET • Description: This online event brings together key stakeholders from Romania and Ukraine to discuss opportunities for collaboration in the field of mental health. A representative from EUCOMS will provide insights on successful models of community-based mental health services across Europe, highlighting opportunities for collaboration to improve mental health care and support vulnerable populations. Key topics of discussion will include: • Current challenges faced by mental health professionals in Romania and Ukraine. • Opportunities for cross-border partnerships to foster more inclusive and effective mental health services. • Insights from EUCOMS on best practices in community-based mental health care. Following the presentations, there will be an open discussion, providing attendees the opportunity to share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas on strengthening mental health systems through international cooperation. This event promises to be an inspiring platform for dialogue and the formation of new partnerships. We hope you can join us for this important conversation. Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your network who may be interested. To register for the event, click the link in the comments below. We look forward to your participation and contribution to this vital discussion.