Nearly a Thousand People with Severe Mental Illness Regain Autonomy in Madrid

The Community of Madrid recorded 954 discharges of patients in 2025, thanks to the public care network and increasing investment.

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The Community of Madrid has announced that 954 individuals with severe and long-term mental illness successfully regained personal autonomy and social integration in 2025, no longer requiring support from the public care network.

This significant progress is attributed to the coordinated efforts of public network professionals and the region's Mental Health teams. Last year, the network provided coverage to a total of 9,318 people and their families, with 58.6% being men and 41.4% women.
Care resources were distributed across various modalities, including psychosocial rehabilitation centers which served 2,528 users, day care facilities with 1,346 beneficiaries, and vocational rehabilitation programs supporting 2,014 individuals. Additionally, 1,459 people received home support.
Regarding housing, 1,336 people utilized residential resources, while 366 lived in supervised apartments or boarding houses. A total of 269 homeless individuals also accessed specialized centers, facilitating their integration and recovery.

The Community will allocate 105 million euros this year to these programs, 13.4% more than in 2024.

For the current year, the Community of Madrid has reinforced its commitment to mental health, allocating 105 million euros to these programs, representing a 13.4% increase compared to 2024's investment. The public network currently boasts 7,181 places distributed across 233 centers and services, with over 1,500 professionals dedicated to providing direct care, family support, and activities to combat the stigma associated with mental illness.