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Dental services at affordable prices for holders of the Carer Card
Care. People living in or providing care in Barcelona for people with illnesses, dependent people, those with disabilities or elderly people will get access to pricing 40% lower than market prices.
The suicide prevention helpline handles 20,000 calls since its launch
Mental health. The suicide prevention helpline is part of Barcelona City Council’s suicide prevention strategy, within the Barcelona Mental Health Plan. The service has been jointly funded by the Government of Catalonia’s Ministry...
Rise in the number of cases of discrimination reported in the city
Inclusion. The figures come from the report by the Observatory on Discrimination for 2023, with 865 cases representing a rise of 234 compared to the previous year.
900 925 555, the free suicide prevention helpline
Mental health. The service is available 24 hours a day. There’s also an active service point to support those closest to people at risk of suicide.
New Whatsapp support chat for carers
Social Services. Anonymous and confidential free support on 655 505 517.
Over 350 climate shelters open to help beat the heat
Climate emergency. Some 98% of people in Barcelona have a climate shelter within 10 minutes of their home and 68% have one within 5 minutes.
Barcelona City Council and the Generalitat de Catalunya agree to set up a research and support centre for care
Science. Both institutions have signed a protocol to work together with the economic fabric to make the current model of care for the elderly and dependent persons more competitive.
Municipal resources and services for carers
Caring city. Projects such as Barcelona Cuida, the Carer Card and the Concilia free child-minding service make Barcelona a leader in care.
Second office of the Care, Recovery and Reception Service (SARA) to be located in L’Eixample
Feminism and women. The government commission of 21 March gave initial approval to the project to condition the new premises, located in C/ Muntaner.
What mental health services are there in the city?
Teenagers and young people. Information about municipal services providing emotional and psychological support.