Grupo Mentalis (Aequilibrium – Grupo Mentalis)

Grupo Mentalis Aequilibrium is a private addiction treatment and mental health center established in 2009. The residential facility is located in Caparacena, about 15 minutes from Granada, Spain. It provides a therapeutic community for patients who need intensive recovery in a structured setting. The center has 36 places across 23 rooms.

Key Facts and Performance

The facility is a Homologated Health Center with NICA certification 67537. It is part of a healthcare network authorized by the General Registry of Health Centers. All programs follow clinical supervision from psychiatry, psychology, and general medicine departments. The clinic uses the Minnesota Model for addiction recovery.

Patient outcomes reflect this approach's effectiveness. The center reports a success rate close to 85% for those who complete the full process. This methodology focuses on total abstinence and complete lifestyle change. The organization also has outpatient locations in Jaen, Carchelejo, and Granada for ongoing care.

Addiction Treatment and Psychiatry

Specialists treat various substance dependencies, including cocaine, cannabis, alcohol, heroin, and benzodiazepines. The medical team also manages non-substance addictions like gambling and technology dependence. Director Dr. José David Aguilar Hita leads care – he has over 20 years of experience in addiction treatment and suicide prevention.

The 12-week intensive residential program has three distinct phases:

• Detoxification to safely manage physical withdrawal from toxic substances
• Dehabituation to break psychological patterns of dependence
• Relapse prevention to establish long-term sobriety strategies

Treatment begins with an individual assessment to determine addiction severity. Patients who don't require isolation may enroll in the outpatient program instead. This lets them attend psychological therapies while staying at home. Residential patients benefit from "Cero tentaciones" – a therapeutic isolation policy that removes access to substance triggers.

Psychology services cover several specialized areas:

• Child and adolescent psychology
• Legal and forensic psychology
• Clinical and business psychology
• Couple therapy and relationship support

Dr. Juan López Peñas leads the Evaluation and Psychological Therapies area. The clinical team includes specialized monitors and therapists like Dr. Jorge Villanueva and Pepe García Sánchez.

Rehabilitation and Recovery Facilities

The residential setting provides 24-hour medical and nursing monitoring to manage detox symptoms. Recovery plans integrate physical health through sleep routines, nutrition, and sports. Mountain activities and outdoor exercise serve as tools for emotional management and discipline. This physical component complements individual and group psychotherapy sessions held throughout the week.

Family involvement is mandatory for long-term recovery. Weekly family therapy sessions begin in the fourth week to rebuild trust and set healthy boundaries. These sessions occur every Friday afternoon. The program gives families specific behavioral guidelines to follow when the patient returns home.

Accommodations and Technologies

The residential facility is designed for total privacy during recovery. Patients can choose from different room types based on their preference:

• Single rooms
• Double rooms
• Suites

Every room includes a private bathroom. This setup ensures comfort during the 12-week stay. For those unable to travel, the clinic offers online psychology consultations. These digital sessions provide therapeutic support and follow-up remotely through secure technology.