The Greek Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders of Chalkida, in collaboration with NGO IASIS, recently completed the training of a number of psychologists, within the framework of the initiative “Breaking the Chains of Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace”. The training was delivered by the President of the Association and psychotherapist, Evangelia Angelidou, and psychologist Christina Kalavri. The trained professionals will staff the support service operated by Remind – Alzheimer Chalkida at the Day Centre “Agia Irini” in Chalkida, offering free and confidential support to victims and witnesses of gender-based violence.
This completed training reflects the organisation’s long-standing commitment to prevention, mental well-being and social inclusion. Gender-based violence and ageism have a significant impact on psychological health, leading to anxiety, trauma symptoms and cognitive difficulties, making early support essential. The trained counsellors are now applying their strengthened skills to support memory health, enhance mental well-being and help create a more age-inclusive community.
By investing in professional training, the Chalkida organisation aims to show how the dementia and mental-health sectors can help address major social challenges, offering older adults, caregivers and the wider community more informed support, earlier detection of violence and safer environments.
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The project ‘Preventing gender-based violence and violence against children’ (PREVENT) aims to prevent and combat gender-based violence and violence against children by supporting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Greece and Cyprus that work in these fields, as well as by strengthening their knowledge, capacities, and sustainability.
PREVENT is co-funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme, the Bodossaki Foundation, and the NGO Support Center, with a total grant amount of EUR 2.3 million. The coordinator of PREVENT is the Bodossaki Foundation (Greece), in partnership with the NGO Support Center (Cyprus).”
