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PHAROS – Mental Health Support for Migrants and Refugees

Empowering migrants and refugees through peer-led mental health support and self-care strategies.

Strengthening Minds, Building Communities

Equipping migrants and refugees with the skills and support to navigate mental health and resilience.

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WHAT IS PHAROS?

PHAROS is an Erasmus+ KA220 project that aims to train migrants and refugees as Lay Mental Health Advisors, equipping them with the skills to support their peers through mental health awareness, self-care techniques, and access to services.

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WHY IT IS IMPORTANT?

Many migrants and refugees experience trauma, stress and anxiety as they navigate new environments. However, mental health support is often inaccessible due to language, cultural, and systemic barriers. PHAROS provides a peer-driven approach to help overcome these challenges.

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WHO IS INVOLVED?

A diverse partnership of six European organizations, each bringing expertise in adult education, mental health, migrant support, and digital learning, is working collaboratively to implement this project

IMPACT

PHAROS project will create a sustainable impact on migrants, refugees, educators, and support workers across Europe. By providing training, peer-led support networks, and awareness campaigns, PHAROS aims to enhance mental well-being and reduce barriers to accessing mental health services.

Migrants trained as Lay Mental Health Advisors

Educators & support workers upskilled

Newly arrived migrants & refugees reached

Pharos approach

PHAROS is structured into three key stages, each designed to build knowledge, resilience, and community connections:

01

Lay Mental Health Advisor Curriculum for Migrant Learners

We train 60 migrants to become Lay Mental Health Advisors. The 30-hour training covers mental health awareness, self-care, trauma-informed care, and access to services.

02

Up-skilling Programme for Migrant Support Workers & Adult Educators

We provide specialized training for 60 educators and support workers. The 24-hour programme covers trauma-sensitive approaches, cultural competence, and facilitation skills for mental health education.

03

Peer-to-Peer Support Networks & Guidebook

We establish six peer support networks where trained Lay Mental Health Advisors help newly arrived migrants navigate mental health challenges. These networks offer a safe space for discussion, emotional support, and connection to services.

Latest News

Check out our latest updates and activities, and see how you can get involved in making a positive impact.

Partners meet in Navan, Ireland

Partners meet in Navan, Ireland

The Erasmus+ KA2 "Pharos" project partners recently gathered in Navan, Ireland, marking an important milestone in our collaborative journey towards enhancing mental health support for migrants and refugees across Europe. This productive meeting provided an invaluable...

PHAROS: first newsletter released

PHAROS: first newsletter released

We are thrilled to announce the release of Newsletter No.1 for the Erasmus+ KA2 PHAROS Project, a crucial initiative aimed at improving mental health support for migrants and refugees across Europe. This first edition provides an overview of the project’s objectives,...

DISCLAIMER

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.