by Theano Chatzoudi, ARGO (Alternative Therapeutic Program of Addicted Individuals), Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki (Greece) In this group, that happens once a week for 10 participants, percussions are used as a means for creative expression and communication. The resulted music making derives from improvisational and structured rhythmic activities that do not require technical skills.   Basic information about “ARGO” Pertains to the National Health System and especially to the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki It deals with any kind of dependency from

by Joan Guasch, Proyecto Hombre (Spain) Proyecto Hombre communities have developed a tool for personalised monitoring of treatment objectives on 7 different fields. Residents record their personal and community goals to develop at their own pace and in their own way. Introduction: the Association Proyecto Hombre (APH). Personal Growth Card (Good Practice of Paul McKellar, 2012).  Individual Work Plan (Good Practice of Joan Guasch, 2021).  Introduction APH is a NGO created in 1985. It brings together 27 foundations in Spain. 

by Theodora Prodromidou, Argo, (Greece) A group of residents participates every Saturday to a radio show with a social content (e.g. economic crisis, social racism, relationships) or relating to rehabilitation (e.g. alcohol, gamblers, drugs). The goal is to inform and communicate with the public. The coordinators  are giving some exercises: speech training, oral compositions, debates, etc.   Main goal ❖ Learning how to speak properly AND communicate with others and the society.    Participation ❖ Anybody that is an ex