KINAPSI is a non-profit association specifically dedicated to the search, support, and activation of siblings of persons with mental disorders throughout Greece. While many organizations focus on patients or parents, KINAPSI addresses the unique psychological and social needs of siblings, providing a critical and often overlooked link in the mental health support system
KINAPSI is the only national association in Greece specifically dedicated to the support and activation of siblings of persons with mental disorders. We fill a vital gap in the mental health ecosystem, ensuring that the entire family unit is resilient and informed.
We are active front-line advocates for the legal rights of families. By partnering with us, you join a movement committed to the psycho-social rehabilitation of patients, the protection of insurance rights, and the fight against social stigma across Greece.
From networking with Day Centers and Guest Houses in Greece to organizing scientific seminars and festivals, KINAPSI offers a diverse platform for collaboration. We combine clinical knowledge with grassroots social action and creative therapeutic practices.
Our Affiliations
KINAPSY is making its voice heard and actively participating in international developments in the field of mental health as a member of the following organizations:
COFACE is a multi-stakeholder network representing millions of families in 23 countries. KINAPSI operates within the COFACE network with the aim of promoting social policies that support the “mainstreaming of family issues” — ensuring that all families, especially those with members facing disabilities or mental health challenges, enjoy equal opportunities, financial security, and a healthy work-life balance.
GAMIAN-Europe is a pan-European, patient-centered organization that represents the interests of people living with mental illness. Through our collaboration with GAMIAN, KINAPSI participates in high-level dialogues at the European Parliament, with a focus on combating stigma, patient rights, and the development of preventive mental health policies.
EUFAMI is the leading European organization advocating for the rights and interests of family members of people with severe mental disorders. As a member, KINAPSI collaborates on training programs in the field of advocacy at the European level (such as the INVOLVE program), with the aim of ensuring that the voices of families and siblings are heard by healthcare professionals and policymakers across the continent.