Fundación Menela

Specialized autism support

Fundación Menela is a nonprofit social organization recognized for charitable and social services in Galicia. It provides specialized support for autistic people and their families, from early childhood through adulthood.

Menela has more than 40 years of experience, with work dating back to 1976. The foundation has a team of 70 professionals and more than 20 support programs. Its headquarters and central administrative services are in Vigo, Pontevedra.

Services for families

• Diagnosis and guidance
• Family education and family gatherings
• Respite and support for work–family balance
• Family services and guardianship support
• Psychological care

Services for autistic people

• Early intervention
• Psychosocial adjustment services
• Education
• Day center
• Employment skills development
• Psychosocial support
• Recreation services
• Artistic expression
• Residential services

Services for professionals

The foundation also offers services for professionals in the field.

Centers and locations

• CAMI Building
• Menela Education Center
• Castro Navás Center
• Headquarters and Central Administrative Services

Projects and programs

Fundación Menela runs social, employment-development, and psychological-support programs. Named initiatives include Xacobeo Autismo (2019 and 2021), the Cognitive Decline Program, ONCE TEAyuda, POEJ, POISES, UNO A UNO, and +RURALTEA, along with job training for autistic people and gynecological care for autistic women. The foundation has also received grants from the Pontevedra Provincial Council and Nigrán City Council.

Contact

Address: Marqués de Alcedo 19, 36203 Vigo, Pontevedra. Phone: +34 986 423 433. Email: fundacion@menela.gal. Website: menela.org.