Eucoms Network

23/09/2025

Only one day left until our next EUCOMS webinar: Addiction is not crime – Complex Support for People with Addiction in Romania.

We’ll hear from professionals in psychiatry, probation, and psychotherapy, as well as a peer expert from the Netherlands, about how addiction is addressed in Romania—despite stigma, legal barriers, and limited resources.

If you’re interested in mental health, justice, or recovery-focused care, this is an important conversation to join.

Wednesday, September 24 | 19:00–20:30 CET
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_calg5ApRRmuuno7ieBeuaA

Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

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30/08/2025

📣 EUCOMS August 2025 Newsletter is here!

We’re excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter — packed with inspiring stories, impactful models of care, and upcoming events shaping community mental health in Europe. 🌍🧠

🔹 This month’s spotlight: Clubhouse Europe, a Full Participant of EUCOMS, explores how the Clubhouse model is driving recovery, inclusion, and empowerment across the continent.

🔹 We also celebrate the incredible journey of Emily Adamberry Olivero Mbe-gmd, a lifelong advocate and Chair of Clubhouse Europe Network, whose work has touched countless lives.

🔹 PLUS: Don’t miss updates on the September EUCOMS Webinar on Addiction and a preview of the Public Mental Health Congress in Lille, happening this November in partnership with EUCOMS.

📬 Dive into the stories and join us on the journey toward better, more inclusive mental health care.

👉https://eucoms.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Newsletter-August-2025.pdf

14/08/2025

Addiction is still treated as a crime in many parts of Europe. In Romania, drug use is criminalised, and stigma runs deep. But behind the silence, change is happening.

On September 24, we’re hosting a webinar that brings together professionals working in psychiatry, probation, psychotherapy, and peer support to talk about what’s working in Romania—and what needs to change.

This is part of the EUCOMS “Learning from Each Other” series, and it’s organised in collaboration with NoAddict Clinic Iași, ALIAT Clinic Suceava, Psychiatric Hospital Siret, and GGZ Noord-Holland-Noord (Netherlands).

We’ll hear about:

Prevention strategies for teenagers
Therapeutic work with addicted offenders
Post-treatment recovery support
Romania’s first national addiction medicine training program for psychiatrists
And powerful reflections from a peer expert with lived experience

Ovidiu Alexinschi, Anca Nicoara, Diana-Maria Gheletiuc Gabriela Jucan Tibi Rotaru Marieke van de Noort

If you care about mental health, justice reform, or simply want to understand addiction care from a community-based, human rights perspective—this is a conversation you’ll want to be part of.

Register in the link mentioned in the comments section below.

Let’s keep learning from each other.

10/04/2025

06/03/2025

🚀 1 WEEK TO GO! Join us for an inspiring conversation on Peer Leadership!

On March 12th, from 19:00 to 20:30 CET, we’re hosting a special EUCOMS Learning from Each Other webinar:

📢 Heiloo Declaration on Peer Leadership

Lived experience and peer expertise are shaping the future of mental health. In June 2024, 30 peer leaders from 12 countries gathered in Heiloo, The Netherlands, to explore key questions:

🔹 What is Peer/Lived Experience Leadership for?

🔹 How do we do it?

🔹 What do we need to make it happen?

The result? The Heiloo Declaration, a powerful co-produced statement on peer leadership.

💡 Join this webinar to:

✅ Gain insights into the Declaration and its impact

✅ Learn from global leaders in peer and lived experience leadership

✅ Connect with a community passionate about lived experience in mental health

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

⏰ Time: 19:00-20:30 CET

📍 Online via Zoom

🌟 Program Highlights:

🎼 Live Music Performance by Fiona Doornbos

💬 Reflections on working with peer experts

🎤 Speakers:

Martina Rojnic Kuzman – Opening & Closure

Sean Russell MBE – Global Leadership Exchange and the Peer Leadership Network

Lisa Androulidakis – The Heiloo Declaration

🎙️ Moderator: Beverley Rose

💬 Q&A Session Accompanied by:

🔹 Vlatka Ročić-Petak

🔹 Dieuwke van Diepen

📌 Secure your spot now!

Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/EUCOMS-webinar-Heiloo-March12

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation! Let’s build a future where peer leadership drives meaningful change.

28/02/2025

🚨 Only 5 Days Left to Register for the Greece Seminar! 🚨

The countdown is on! ⏳ In just five days, we will close registrations for the seminar “Dealing with Crisis: Community Mental Health Response to Natural Disasters”, happening March 27-28, 2025, in Alexandroupolis, Greece!

📢 Why register now? Because this is your last chance to secure your spot! Due to logistics reasons, we need to finalize registrations soon—so don’t miss out on this opportunity to join mental health professionals, experts, and change-makers from across Europe.

💡 Check out the official program & speakers: https://bit.ly/Greece-SeminarAgenda2025

✍️ Register before the deadline: https://bit.ly/Greece-Registration2025

We can’t wait to welcome you to Alexandroupolis for an inspiring and collaborative event. Act fast—time is running out! 🚀

This event is organized by EUCOMS and the Society of Social Psychiatry P. Sakellaropoulos, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and the Greek Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace.

07/02/2025

🧠 Bridging Mental Health Gaps in Europe: The Need for Inclusive Solutions

Healthcare disparities across the EU are widening, making universal and equitable access to mental health services increasingly difficult.

People in vulnerable situations—financially disadvantaged individuals, migrants, and minorities—face persistent barriers, including:
⚖️Legal and geographic obstacles limiting service availability
🗣️Social stigma and low mental health literacy preventing access
📊 Data gaps hindering effective policy-making and evaluation
💰 Limited cost-effectiveness assessments that overlook equity considerations

A holistic, multi-dimensional, and community-centered approach is essential to break down these barriers. This means co-designed services, improved data collection, and stronger evaluation mechanisms to ensure real impact.

🔹 EQUICARES is tackling these challenges by developing innovative solutions that enhance access to mental health care for vulnerable groups. Through research, community engagement, and policy development, we are identifying gaps, testing new approaches, and promoting inclusivity.

It’s time to rethink mental health services—because access should not be a privilege.

04/02/2025

🌍 Meet One of Our Hosts in Alexandroupolis – Join Us for the Seminar! 🎤

We’re excited to share a special message from Eleftheria Lampropoulou, one of our hosts in Alexandroupolis, inviting you to register for the upcoming seminar:

📅 “Dealing with Crisis: Community Mental Health Response to Natural Disasters”
📍 March 27-28, 2025 | Alexandroupolis, Greece

Take a look at the official agenda (yesss, the agenda is complete), featuring expert speakers from across Europe, and get ready for two days of insightful discussions on community mental health in times of crisis.

🔗 Agenda & Speakers: https://bit.ly/Greece-SeminarAgenda2025

✍️ Register now – Deadline: End of February
https://bit.ly/Greece-Registration2025

We look forward to welcoming you to Greece! 🇬🇷

30/01/2025

🎥 Missed our webinar? Watch the recording now! 🎥

Last evening, on January 29th, EUCOMS Network hosted an inspiring bilingual webinar on Developing Community-Based Mental Health Care in Ukraine. We had incredible speakers, powerful lived experiences, and engaging discussions on strengthening mental health services.

If you couldn’t join us live, you can now watch the full recording and share it with your network!

🎥 English version: https://youtu.be/7PebdE8WK90

🎥 Ukrainian version: https://youtu.be/fh9pe9ftvAg

Let’s keep learning and growing together! 💙 Feel free to comment and share your thoughts.

Check more info about EUCOMS Network and about this webinar on our website: www.eucoms.net

23/01/2025

🌍 January Newsletter is Here! 📢

We’re excited to officially announce the “Dealing with Crisis: Community Mental Health Response to Natural Disasters” seminar, taking place in two months on March 27-28, 2025, in Alexandroupolis, Greece!

In this month’s newsletter, you’ll discover more about the incredible work of the Society of Social Psychiatry P. Sakellaropoulos, their dedication to advancing mental health care, and why Alexandroupolis was chosen as the perfect location for this inspiring event.

The event is held under the auspices of the Greek Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this important meeting, bringing together mental health professionals and experts from across Europe.

📖 Read the full newsletter:https://eucoms.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Newsletter-January-2025.pdf

✍️ Register for the seminar: https://forms.gle/yvLtSAPzSNzacjSg7

We look forward to seeing you in Alexandroupolis in two months!

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09/01/2025

🌍 Join us in Alexandroupolis, Greece! 🇬🇷

Don’t miss the upcoming seminar “Dealing with Crisis: Community Mental Health Response to Natural Disasters” on March 27-28, 2025 hosted by Eucoms Network and the Society of Social Psychiatry P. Sakellaropoulos, under the auspices of the Greek Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace.

📽️ Hear from René Keet, Chair of the EUCOMS Network, in this special video invitation as he highlights why this event is a must-attend for mental health professionals. Let’s come together to share experiences, strategies, and best practices for supporting communities in the face of natural disasters.

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/L4n6kpoJoSxh9kXs7

07/01/2025

✨ We’re kicking off the new year with an exciting reminder! ✨

At the end of this month, on January 29th, the EUCOMS Network will host a bilingual webinar on Developing Community-Based Mental Health Care in Ukraine.

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2024

⏰ Time: 19:00-20:30 CET (20:00-21:30 Ukraine Time)

The program will feature:

🎼 Live Music by Oleksii Skrypachenko.

💬 Personal Stories: Insights from Oleksii Skrypachenko, a peer expert with lived experience.

📢 Key Presentations:

• The All-Ukraine Mental Health Program – Olga Gorbaneva

• Developments in Zakarpattia – Tayisiya Symohko & Iryna Roshkovych

• Mental Health Initiatives in Lviv and Beyond – Orest Suvalo

This event is free to join, with interpretation provided to ensure a fully inclusive experience.

💡 Whether you’re passionate about mental health, community care, or Ukraine’s inspiring progress, this webinar will offer valuable perspectives and connections.

👉 Save your spot and register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3oxL_X6mQ-OlBGtiytG23g

Let’s start the year by learning and sharing together! 🎶💙