Mental health services in Girona
Emergency services
Santa Caterina Hospital
Santa Caterina Hospital has a 24/7 psychiatric emergency service. You can go there anytime without an appointment.
Services are usually in Catalan or Spanish, but translation or interpretation may be available.
Address: Carrer del Dr. Castany, s/n, 17190 Salt, Girona
CAP
Any CAP (primary care centre) can help in emergencies and transfer you to appropriate services.
List of CAPs in Girona:
| Centre Name | Address | Phone | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAP Güell | Carrer Mossèn Joan Pons, 6 | 972 21 07 08 | Open 24 hours |
| CAP Santa Clara | Carrer de Sta. Clara, 33 | 972 20 00 12 | Closes 8 PM |
| CAP Montilivi | Carrer del Castell de Solterra, 11, 17 | 972 22 52 84 | Closes 8 PM |
| CAP Can Gibert del Pla | Carrer de Sant Sebastià, 50 | 972 24 53 50 | Closes 8 PM |
Call 061
Call 061 (24hr helpline) for urgent help. You can speak with a psychologist by phone, and they can send an ambulance if needed. Interpretation is available in many languages, including English.
Support options
CSMA
The CSMA (Centre de Salut Mental d’Adults) is a public and free mental health service in Girona that provides specialized care for adults with psychiatric conditions and/or behavioral disorders. Normally, you need a referral from a doctor to access this service. Phone; 972 21 22 66
The CSMIJ (Centre de Salut Mental Infantil i Juvenil) offers mental health care for children and teenagers. Phone: 972 18 90 42
Both centers are located at Edifici Fòrum, Carrer de l'Albereda, 3, 5, 2nd Floor, 17004 Girona.
Samaritans
Samaritans in Spain: a helpline of volunteers who are trained to listen to people in times of crisis or in need of support. Their helpline is available from 10am to midnight every day, all support is offered in English. https://www.samaritansinspain.com/ Free phone: 900 525 100
If someone needs support later than midnight, they can call the UK Samaritans - there's a small charge for overseas numbers, but it's small, and they will answer 24/7. https://www.samaritans.org/ Call from within UK: 116 123 Call from outside UK: +44330 094 5717
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous have some online groups in English and a face-to-face group. Call 626923652. The girona group meets on Wednesday 7pm at Sagrat Cor church , C/ de l’Albereda.
Phone & Chat Options
Girona Buddies WhatsApp group
Girona Buddies has a Mental health support group on WhatsApp, join at https://chat.whatsapp.com/K7D9WBrS0s0E012ThreQhI
English-speaking Psychologist & Therapists
- Timi Szabo +34 629 329 562 English speaking psychologist & coach working online https://www.perfectlyenough.net/
- Laia Lopez. English-speaking psychologist in Girona centre, available both in person and online. +34 670 87 53 66
- Catriona O’Curry. Native English speaking individual and family therapist based in La Bisbal, working online. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/counselling/bobcat-integrative-consulting-dublin-dn/1112727 catrionaocurry@gmail.com 689 478 121
- Marc Perez Burrell is a local psychologist who speaks fluent English. http://marcperezburell.cat
- www.therapyinbarcelona.com is a group that specialises in working with expats and immigrants. They are based in Barcelona but have online capacity in Girona. info@therapyinbarcelona.com
