AFUA
Matosinhos, Portugal
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AFUA is a charity based in Matosinhos, Portugal working on mental health, disability, education.
AFUA is a Portuguese social solidarity institution (IPSS) focused on mental health promotion, rehabilitation and social integration of people with experience of serious mental illness. It provides home-based support, a residential unit, a socio-occupational unit and independent living support, based in Guifões, Matosinhos, in the Norte region. It also runs educational activities for young people on mental health and inclusion, the Sábio Sabor healthy eating initiative, and a volunteer programme. Funding comes from public co-financing, donations and IRS tax consignment, and the organisation is eligible for social patronage status.
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Unidade Sócio Ocupacional
Mental health · Portugal
Psychosocial rehabilitation programmes for people with moderate or reduced psychosocial disability caused by serious mental illness, clinically stabilised, in the Matosinhos area.
Unidade Residencial
Mental health · Portugal
Community residential support for people with psychosocial disability caused by serious mental illness who lack adequate family or social support.
Equipa de Apoio Domiciliário
Mental health · Portugal
Home-based rehabilitation support for people with serious mental illness, integrated in the National Network of Integrated Continuing Care for Mental Health.
Serviço de Apoio à Vida Independente
Disability · Portugal
Support for independent living, including daily living skills, access to activities, family caregiver training and medication supervision.
Ações e produtos educativos para a inclusão
Education · Portugal
Educational actions and materials that inform and sensitise young people about mental illness, respect for difference and early recognition of risks and signs.
Sábio Sabor
Mental health · Portugal
Social brand developed with gastronomy and nutrition figures to raise awareness of how healthy eating affects mental health, including recipes and products.
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Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos, Administração Regional do Norte, Segurança Social
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