From Asylums to Recovery: The Italian Model of Community Mental Health in a European Perspective
On 15 September 2026, EUCOMS brings its annual on-location seminar to Brescia, hosted in collaboration with the IRCCS Saint John of God Clinical Research Centre. This is a rare opportunity to explore the Italian model up close – through expert presentations, open discussion, and a direct visit to community mental health services in the city.
The seminar takes place the day before the EPA Congress (16-19 September, Brescia), making it easy to combine both in one visit.
You can find the full programme below.
Registration
Participation is open to mental health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and anyone with an interest in community-based mental health care. The registration fee is €75 for non-Full Participants and non-Italian participants. Full Participants of the EUCOMS Network benefit from a free participation.
To register, please use the registration form available on this page. For questions about registration or logistics, contact us at info@eucoms.net.
Register here: https://forms.gle/t9kzXE3VpdGAaw1y7
About the Organisers
EUCOMS Network is a European network of community mental health service providers committed to recovery-oriented, community-based care. Through seminars, webinars, and cross-country exchange, EUCOMS connects practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working to transform mental health systems across Europe.
IRCCS Saint John of God Clinical Research Centre (Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli) is a leading Italian clinical research institution based in Brescia. It combines psychiatric research with direct clinical services, with a strong focus on evidence-based, person-centred mental health care. The IRCCS is a co-organiser of this seminar and will host the site visits to local community services.
