Fundació Privada de Salut del Maresme i la Selva – AVAH

Patient and family support

Fundació Privada de Salut del Maresme i la Selva – AVAH is a nonprofit affiliated with Corporació de Salut Selva Maresme, which operates the hospitals in Calella and Blanes. Its staff and volunteers support people with health needs through volunteer programs and care-related projects.

Programs and services

• Hospital volunteers: volunteers who help improve comprehensive care and quality of life for patients staying at health-care facilities.
• Mental health social club: support for people with mental health conditions who face barriers to social and community inclusion.
• Dementia and family support: information and support for people affected by Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, and less common forms of dementia, as well as their families.
• Advanced illness support: comprehensive care addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Dog-assisted therapy.
• Hospital clown volunteers.

Research and innovation

The foundation supports research and innovation projects led by Corporació de Salut del Maresme i la Selva to improve health and well-being. It also works with organizations that contribute to research and innovation.

Community reuse project

The “l'Encenall” Mental Health Social Club collects items for reuse and sale at its market. Drop-off is at Fàbrica Llobet, 152 Carrer de Sant Pere, 08370 Calella, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Items can also be picked up at home when needed.

Team and governance

The professional team includes a psychologist, a social educator who also leads the workshop, a neuropsychologist, a social worker, another psychologist, a family support worker, and a social integration specialist.

The board is chaired by Josep Puig López. Ramón Cunillera Grañó is vice chair, Judith Pedemonte Gallifa is treasurer, and the other trustees are Marc Buch Rigola, Rosa Maria Tarré Fulladosa, Alberto Zamora Cervantes, Joaquim Marès Noheras, Valentí Camps Muntaña, and Carme Puig López. Board members are unpaid.

Location and contact

Phone: +34 676 845 146.

Email: encenall6@gmail.com.

Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.