Esquima - Associació de Familiars de Persones amb Malaltia Mental

Support for people and families

Esquima is a family association based in El Masnou, Barcelona, serving people affected by mental illness and their relatives. It provides information, guidance, rehabilitation opportunities, and social activities.

Services and programs

• Family Support Service (SAF): Information, support, and guidance for anyone who contacts the association, whether they have questions about mental health conditions, need help finding services in the mental health system, or are looking for a place to be heard and supported emotionally.
• Social club rehabilitation: Workshops where people living with mental health challenges can rebuild routines, skills, relationships, and social connections, while taking part in meaningful leisure activities.
• Public awareness: Work to change how society sees people with mental health conditions and to challenge the stigma affecting them and their families.

Activities and events

Esquima organizes an annual Mental Health Day, held with support from El Masnou City Council and Catalonia's Department of Social Rights. It also runs charitable raffles and other fundraising and outreach activities.

Location and contact

Address: C/ Mossén Cinto Verdaguer, 53, ground floor, 08320 El Masnou, Barcelona. Phone: 93 540 43 38. Email: esquima@esquima.org.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and 4:30–7:30 p.m.