Spanish municipalities host mental health initiatives via ERACIS+ program

Local governments in Vícar and Huelva are implementing specialized programs to address mental health and social cohesion through the ERACIS+ strategy.

In Vícar, the ERACIS+ team is organizing a series of sessions at the Casa de la Juventud y el Deporte. The program will feature specialists discussing chronic stress, burnout syndrome, long-term unemployment, and addiction prevention. Topics also include adolescent mental health and the role of sports in promoting inclusion and personal growth. This initiative is part of a local social inclusion plan co-financed by the European Social Fund and the Regional Strategy for Social Cohesion and Inclusion of the Junta de Andalucía.

In Huelva, the Sectoral Table for Family Inclusion and Social Cohesion held a meeting at the Lazareto Social Center. Municipal professionals, social entities, and healthcare staff met to coordinate care for vulnerable populations, including minors, adolescents, women in precarious situations, and elderly individuals facing loneliness. The meeting focused on improving coordination between health and social services to reduce barriers to resource access and promote emotional well-being within intervention zones.