Salut Mental Barcelonès Nord

Mental Health Support in Northern Barcelona

Salut Mental Barcelonès Nord (SMBN) is a nonprofit association with more than 25 years of experience working in Badalona and Sant Adrià de Besòs. It is part of Federació Salut Mental Catalunya.

Who It Serves

The organization supports people affected by mental health conditions and their families. It offers guidance, advice, and support, and works to amplify the voices of people using mental health services in the area. Conditions referenced in its programs include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, borderline personality disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, dysthymia, self-harm, workplace bullying, grief, and relationship breakups.

Services and Programs

• Comprehensive support
• Respir family respite
• Outings and activities
• Independent-living support, including shared housing and homes for independent living
• Legal support
• Psychological support
• Apropa Cultura
• Family services and a mutual-support group
• Telegam
• Volunteer opportunities
• Bookcrossing Badalona
• Community programs: Ocell de foc, Projecte 60 PLUS, Projecte 55 Plus, Manduca, and community-service work
• Social clubs: El Badiu and La Ginesta

Membership

The association lists a €25 quarterly membership fee. Membership provides access to its services and supports mental health awareness and advocacy in the Barcelonès Nord area.

Location and Contact

The office is at Avda. Dr. Bassols, 62, 08914 Badalona, Barcelona. Phone: 93 383 58 39. Email: administracio@assocsmbn.org. The association is also on Facebook.