Fundación FECLEM

About FECLEM

Fundación FECLEM is a private nonprofit that carries out court-ordered support measures—primarily curatorship—so people with mental health conditions can exercise their legal capacity on an equal basis with others. It was established in 2000 with the support of Federación Salud Mental Castilla y León and family associations for people with mental health conditions.

Where it operates

The foundation has four offices in Castile and León, in León, Burgos, Salamanca, and Valladolid. It serves the region and is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Services and areas of work

Its professional team is organized into areas that work together to support each person:

• Social services: Direct contact with people under curatorship and support for their independence and quality of life.
• Financial services: Review of each person's financial and administrative situation and management of their finances.
• Legal services: Handling a curator's legal responsibilities, including asset inventories, account filings, court authorizations, and property-related matters.
• Assessment and early support: Initial case review and development of a first support plan.
• Administration: Appearing in court to accept or decline a proposed appointment.
• Development and communications: The foundation's financial management, partnerships, institutional relations, and public communications.
• Information and Guidance Service (SIO): A regional information and advice service for professionals, institutions, families, and individuals seeking guidance on legal support arrangements.

Activity

According to its latest annual report, the foundation holds 634 appointments, including representative and assistance-based curatorships and court-appointed defense roles. People it serves commonly have annual incomes between €10,000 and €20,000 and live in their own homes, rented housing, or supervised housing.

Recognition and registrations

FECLEM is listed in Castile and León's Registry of Foundations with Social-Service Purposes and the Registry of Social Entities, Services, and Centers. It is also listed in the Volunteer Organizations Registry under social services and is part of the advisory council of Fundación Grupo Develop. Its management system is recognized under the European EFQM 200+ standard, and it holds Fundación Grupo Develop's Five Stars for Social Commitment distinction.

Governance

The foundation is governed by a board of trustees responsible for its governance, representation, and administration. The board has five members appointed by the general assembly of Federación Castellano Leonesa Salud Mental Castilla y León. It is chaired by María Rosario Martín Laguna, who also chairs Amanecer Salud Mental Segovia. The foundation also has two honorary trustees.

Get involved

People can support the foundation through donations and bequests or by joining its staff or volunteer team. Contact options are available on its website, and it maintains profiles on Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Contact

• León: 12 Lope de Vega, ground floor, 24002. Phone: 987 218 851; fax: 987 218 866.
• Valladolid: 32 Nicolás Salmerón, ground floor, Unit B, 47004. Phone: 983 373 562; fax: 983 002 957.
• Salamanca: 36 San Justo, ground floor, Unit B, 37001. Phone: 923 269 540; fax: 923 108 004.
• Burgos: 42 Reyes Católicos, first floor, Office 1, 09005. Phone: 947 238 677; fax: 947 107 040.