Greek islands to expand mental healthcare access
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The South Aegean regional governor, Giorgos Chatzimarkos, announced 2.8 million euros in funding for two new holistic mental health centers, one on Kos and one on Syros, islands in Greece.
The funding comes from European resources and will support the two centers’ operation for two years. The regional government intends the money to improve wellbeing for people and families needing support. On Kos, 1.4 million euros will establish a center for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Up to 85 people will receive medical monitoring, therapy, and creative activities. Mobile teams will extend care to people unable to travel or needing support at home. Syros will also receive 1.4 million euros to create a center for children, adolescents, and adults with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. This center will operate with extended hours and a specialized team, and also deploy a mobile team to offer services in patients’ homes.
Both centers will not only serve patients but also provide education, counseling, and support to families and caregivers, easing the burden of long-term care. Chatzimarkos emphasized the direct impact of this funding on citizens’ daily lives, stating the region views European resources as a way to provide “care, safety, and dignity.”
