Centro de Orientación Familiar de Canarias

About the center

The Centro de Orientación Familiar de Canarias (COF) is a foundation based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It offers counseling, training, and events related to family life and conflict resolution. Its work is organized into core and specialized programs, with a growing focus on specific areas of need.

Programs and services

• Core Programs and Services I: family counseling and couples and family therapy.
• Core Programs and Services II: support during crises and conflicts.
• Core Programs and Services III: support for specific family situations.
• Core Programs and Services IV: the La Caixa program, School and Family, and support for families with incarcerated members.
• SAVAS: Sexual Abuse Victim Support Service for children who have experienced sexual abuse and their families, as well as adults who experienced sexual abuse.
• Workshops: educational sessions for parents and children.
• Other services: family mediation and support related to bullying.

History and activities

The organization publishes activity reports covering five-year periods from 1995 through 2020, reflecting at least 25 years of work. It hosts conferences and seminars, both independently and with ASEMIP, and maintains a calendar of events and workshops.

Location and contact

Address: C/ Saavedra Miranda No. 8, corner of C/ Carmen Santana Gil, Miller Bajo Industrial Park, 35014 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Phones: +34 928 208 720 and +34 928 200 006. Email: info@fundacioncof.org.

Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 4–8 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed in August. First-time service requests are accepted Monday through Friday from 9–10:30 a.m. and Monday through Thursday from 4–5 p.m. (press 1); for appointments and therapy, press 2.