Psychosocial support
Iguality offers free psychosocial support to individuals and communities in marginalised situations and that do not have access to (paid) mental health services easily.
We do this from the strong belief that mental health care should be accessible for all. Read more about our services on this page and request support, or join as us a volunteer.
For whom are our services available?
We aim to support anyone at risk of social exclusion and who cannot access professional mental health care through private or public health services due to insufficient economic resources, limited availability and/or lack of documentation, including but not limited to:
Refugee and migrant comunities
LGBTQ+ communities
Undocumented migrant communities
Others at risk of social exclusion
If someone is considered not to be eligible to the services of the program, we will always try to send alternative options to receive support. In general, we don’t work with:
Individuals under 18 years old
Cases of violent (verbal or physical) behaviour
Cases of disinterest in the offered support
Cases of strong psychiatric disorders
Cases of heavy (post traumatic) trauma
What can we help with?
Our volunteer therapists can provide support and assistance in improving various challenges one may face, such as:
Anxiety
Anxiety is a persistent state of excessive worry, fear, or unease that can manifest as physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms.
Identity issues
Identity issues involve feeling uncertain or confused about who you are, including your gender, sexuality, cultural background, or personal beliefs.
Insecurity
Insecurity is a feeling of self-doubt, lack of confidence, or uncertainty about oneself and one’s abilities, often leading to a fear of judgment or rejection by others.
Loneliness
Loneliness is the feeling of being by yourself and longing for companionship, which can make you feel sad and like something is missing in your life.
Sadness
Sadness or depression is a strong and lasting feeling of being really down and not finding joy in things, sometimes making you lose interest in other things in life.
How to request support?
You can request psychosocial support through our form. We will get back to you within 14 to 21 days after carefully reviewing your request. Please keep in mind that we receive many requests and our current waiting time is 1-4 months.
If you work for an NGO and want to refer people to us, please reach out to us to discuss the best way to collaborate.
Become a volunteer?
If you’re a psychologist/therapist and want to support the program, you can apply online to become a volunteer. Please keep these requirements in mind:
Have a Master's degree in psychology (in Spain or abroad) and ideally in Clinical Psychology
Have at least 1 year of (internship) experience with therapy
What do we offer next to our psychosocial support?
We aim to offer a holistic approach that includes more than counselling, for those who need it.
Sports activities
Weekly football and other activities to foster inclusion and wellbeing through sports.
Physiotherapy
Sessions to improve physical and mental wellbeing and work on a healthy lifestyle.
LGBTIQ support
Through our partner ACATHI we refer to specialised LGBTIQ support if desired.
Legal advice
With help from an experienced lawyer some basic legal advice can be offered.
Please note that the above services are only available for people receiving our main service of psychosocial support, and are based on availability, so not always guaranteed.
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