EUFAMI

What EUFAMI does

EUFAMI (European Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness) is an international non-profit federation founded in 1992 following a 1990 congress in De Haan, Belgium, and registered as a vzw/asbl in Belgium. The organisation is headquartered at Martelarenplein 20E, Leuven, with a permanent staff of approximately seven (Executive Director John Saunders, who joined March 2021 from Irish charity Shine; Communications & Administration Officer Dimitra Stefanopoulos, joined April 2021; Project Assistant Hanna Dziwosz, joined 2025; plus Prospect Project Leader Gwen Crawford) and a nine-member voluntary Board of Directors. EUFAMI functions as an umbrella body for 40 member family associations and mental health organisations across 24 European countries — covering 21 of 27 EU member states — representing family members, friends, partners, and carers of people affected by severe mental ill health. Its mission centres on pan-European advocacy for family-inclusive mental health care, combating stigma, influencing EU and WHO European policy, and capacity-building in countries where family movements are weak or absent.

EUFAMI's core offerings are structured training programmes and EU-funded research and awareness projects rather than commercial technology products. The flagship PROSPECT programme is a peer-to-peer empowerment and recovery training curriculum co-developed with over 40 representatives from 14 member organisations and implemented across 12 or more countries since 2005. INVOLVE (launched 2021/2022) trains participants in advocacy strategies for family-inclusive mental health services. Other programmes include the FAMILY Project (intergenerational risk/resilience research with University of Rotterdam and 15 academic partners, commenced October 2022), Art4Me (art therapy), S.U.C.E.S.S (caregiver support), Share4Carers (children of parents with mental health problems), and the MENS Project (Erasmus+-co-funded sport and mental health awareness campaign). Publications include the Schizophrenia Carer Playbook (sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceutica NV), tri-monthly newsletters (Vol. XV as of July 2026), annual reports, position papers on coercive practice, medication, suicide prevention, and recovery, and the children's book 'When The Brain Gets Sick' priced at €15. No proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or API exists; all resources are distributed through the EUFAMI website, email newsletters, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram), and in-person events such as the 2024 Vilnius Congress and the 2026 Joint Forum with BApK in Baden-Baden.

EUFAMI generates revenue through three streams: recurring but undisclosed membership fees from its 40 member associations, project-based grants from the European Commission under Erasmus+ and the Leonardo Programme, and sponsorship or co-development partnerships including Janssen Pharmaceutica. The organisation operates a community-led go-to-market motion — new members are recruited via the website (membership application forms available for download) and through annual events — with no commercial sales motion and no publicly priced services. Revenue is not disclosed; the federation is member-led and governed by its Board of Directors, with no parent company and no subsidiaries.

Name

EUFAMI

Legal name

European Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness (EUFAMI)

Website

https://eufami.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EUFAMI is the European Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness, a Belgian non-profit federation uniting 40 member organisations across 24 countries to advocate for family carers of people with severe mental illness through training programmes and EU-funded research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Advocacy and Family Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAD

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGACAF

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Mental health advocacy
• Family caregiver support
• Peer support training
• Non-profit federation
• Mental illness awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Leuven

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: EUFAMI operates as a federation of family associations with member organizations paying fees to be part of the network. The organization enables joint action at European level combining efforts and sharing experience among members.
2. Project Grants and Sponsorship: EUFAMI receives funding from the European Commission's Leonardo Programme, Erasmus+ programme, and other EU grants for specific projects. The Schizophrenia Carer Playbook was supported by Janssen Pharmaceutica NV. The organization also partners with pharmaceutical companies for specific advocacy and education initiatives.
3. Publications and Resources: EUFAMI produces and distributes publications including position papers, training materials, and books. The 'When the Brain Gets Sick' children's book is sold for €15 including shipping and handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EUFAMI is the European Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness, a Belgium-registered international non-profit federation founded in 1992. It coordinates 40 member associations across 24 countries, delivering the PROSPECT and INVOLVE training programmes for family carers and advocates, producing position papers, newsletters, the Schizophrenia Carer Playbook, and the children's book "When The Brain Gets Sick," and participating in EU-funded research and awareness projects to advance family-inclusive mental health care.

Product overview

EUFAMI operates as a federation of family associations providing advocacy, training, and educational resources for families of people with mental illness. Its core offerings include two structured training programmes (PROSPECT for peer-to-peer empowerment and INVOLVE for family-friendly mental health services advocacy), along with various research and awareness projects (Art4Me, FAMILY Project, S.U.C.E.S.S, Share4Carers, MENS Project), publications including newsletters, position papers, and the Schizophrenia – Carer Playbook, and the children's book 'When The Brain Gets Sick'. These programmes and publications work together to advance EUFAMI's mission of representing and supporting family members of persons affected by severe mental ill health across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PROSPECT Training Programme A peer-to-peer empowerment and recovery training programme for family members and friends of people with severe mental health problems, developed collaboratively with over 40 representatives from 14 EUFAMI member organisations and delivered by member associations in their national countries.
• INVOLVE Training Programme A training programme focused on developing advocacy strategies regarding the involvement of relatives, friends, partners and carers in relation to the social needs and treatment of individuals with mental illness.
• EUFAMI Newsletter A tri-monthly newsletter providing updates on EUFAMI activities, member news, and mental health advocacy across Europe, distributed to members and stakeholders.
• Schizophrenia – Carer Playbook An interactive PDF providing guidance and advice to carers of those living with schizophrenia, developed with support from Janssen Pharmaceutica NV.
• Position Papers Official EUFAMI position papers covering topics such as coercive practice, medication, suicide prevention, early intervention in psychosis, psychological and social interventions, family carers' needs, and recovery; used to inform European policy discussions.
• When The Brain Gets Sick (children's book) A children's book written to increase understanding and awareness of mental and neurological illnesses among children, authored by Professor Klas Kullander and Associate Professor Åsa Konradsson-Geuken; sold at €15 per copy including shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 member organizations representing families across 24 European countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Rotterdam (FAMILY Project Lead)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022EUFAMI is a partner in the FAMILY Project led by University of Rotterdam with 15 other academic partners. The project explores patterns of risk and resilience in family members where there is a person with severe mental illness, aiming to understand intergenerational transmission of mental illness.
• S.U.C.E.S.S Project Partners (Belgium, Croatia, Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021EUFAMI is an associate partner in the S.U.C.E.S.S project which supports family caregivers of adults with mental ill health through sharing good practices and training programmes.
• Art4Me European Partners (Denmark, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021EUFAMI acted as associate partner in the Art4Me project promoting art therapy as beneficial for treating mental ill health. Partners from five countries united to create platforms for knowledge-sharing across borders.
• Share4Carers Partners (Belgium, Italy, Turkey, Croatia, Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019EUFAMI was a partner in the Share4Carers Project which promoted psychoeducation and raised awareness about children of parents with mental health problems. Project coordinated by Greek NGO Dynami Zois.
• EDRA (Social Cooperative Activities of Vulnerable Groups)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2018EDRA coordinated the MENS Project, a five-month European campaign connecting sport and physical activity with mental health. EUFAMI participated as a partner organization. The project involved 17 organizations from 12 EU member states.
• Janssen Pharmaceutica NVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJanssen Pharmaceutica NV supported the development of the 'Schizophrenia – Carer Playbook', an interactive PDF providing guidance and advice to carers of those living with schizophrenia. The playbook was developed with input from patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• James Lind AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUFAMI partnered with James Lind Alliance for the PROTECT study to establish research priorities for reducing and stopping psychiatric medicines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mental Health Europe: European non-profit advocating for positive mental health and well-being across Europe with member organisations in multiple EU countries. Directly comparable as a pan-European mental health advocacy umbrella with similar stakeholder engagement and policy-influencing approach.
• GAMIAN-Europe (Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks): Pan-European coalition of mental health patient and family advocacy organisations. Directly comparable to EUFAMI in mission, geographic scope, and stakeholder base, though GAMIAN focuses more broadly on patients and families across all mental illnesses.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness, USA): The leading US grassroots mental health organisation focused on family members and individuals affected by mental illness. Directly comparable in mission and federation-of-affiliates structure, though operating in a single national market rather than across multiple countries.
• ENUSP (European Network of (Ex-)Users and Survivors of Psychiatry): European-level mental health advocacy organisation led by people with lived experience of mental health issues. Directly comparable as a pan-European mental health advocacy voice operating in adjacent niche of user/survivor perspectives rather than family-carer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Mental Health Foundation (UK): UK-based mental health charity focused on prevention and early intervention. Overlaps with EUFAMI in awareness-raising and policy advocacy, but operates nationally and covers all mental health conditions.
• MIND (UK): One of the largest mental health charities in the UK providing advice, support, and advocacy. Broader incumbent with overlapping mental health advocacy mission and service delivery, though UK-only and broader in scope than family-carer focus.
• World Federation for Mental Health: Global mental health advocacy organisation with member societies in numerous countries. Broader incumbent that operates at global scale and overlaps with EUFAMI on policy and awareness activities, but covers all mental health rather than family-carer-specific focus.

Regional players

• SANE Australia: Australian mental health charity advocating for people affected by complex mental illness. Regionally comparable in family-focused mental health advocacy and training delivery, but operating in Australian geography rather than competing in EU markets.

Others

• European Disability Forum: European umbrella organisation representing persons with disabilities and their families. Thematically related through disability and family advocacy, with similar EU policy engagement approach, though broader disability focus than mental health alone.
• European Patients' Forum: Umbrella organisation representing patients' organisations across Europe including chronic disease and mental health groups. Adjacent as an EU-level policy advocacy intermediary with overlapping stakeholder networks, but covering all conditions not just mental health.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EUFAMI
• Facebookfacebook.com/EUFAMI1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eufami
• Instagraminstagram.com/eufami

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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