Beyond the treatment centre: Ibiza Calm in the community

At Ibiza Calm, our work extends beyond the walls of our treatment centre. Being part of the Ibiza community means contributing to conversations about mental health, addiction and wellbeing, helping to raise awareness and making it easier for people to access information and support.

Over recent months, members of the Ibiza Calm team have been involved in a number of community initiatives, from professional events and industry discussions to educational talks with young people.

Most recently, we were invited to Morna International College to speak with Year 9 students as part of the school’s PSHE programme. The visit marks the beginning of a weekly programme of sessions with students aged between 13 and 18, which will run throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

The sessions will explore subjects including alcohol and drug awareness, substance misuse, personal safety and the risks associated with situations such as drink spiking and the use of fake identification.

An important part of these conversations is looking beyond the substances themselves. Our approach recognises that difficulties with mental health, anxiety, relationships or experiences at home can sometimes influence the choices people make as they grow up. Understanding these underlying issues can help young people recognise that they are not alone and that talking about how they feel is an important first step towards finding support.

The sessions also provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and hear personal experiences in an open and supportive environment. We are grateful to Morna International College for inviting us to be involved and look forward to continuing the programme throughout the academic year.

Connecting with the wider Ibiza community

Our involvement with Morna is part of a wider commitment to sharing knowledge and encouraging more open conversations about mental health and addiction across the island.

Earlier this year, Ibiza Calm sponsored and participated in Day & Night Drugs 360º, an accredited multidisciplinary training event organised by Emergency Staff and held in Santa Eulalia. Bringing together healthcare professionals, emergency responders and psychosocial specialists, the programme explored contemporary challenges in substance use, including harm reduction, emerging substances and the therapeutic relationship. Our Medical Director, psychiatrist Dr Manuel Rodríguez, and consultant psychologist Lluc Acero Martínez both contributed to the training, sharing their expertise on therapeutic engagement, pharmacological approaches and developments in addiction treatment.

In April, we returned to the International Music Summit (IMS) in Ibiza, where members of our therapeutic team offered confidential one-to-one wellbeing sessions to delegates. These provided an opportunity for people working in the electronic music industry to take time out of a demanding event environment and reflect on their own wellbeing.

A particular highlight was a live discussion in The Art of Areté space, where our Managing Director, John McKeown, joined Brandon Block for an open conversation about addiction, recovery and the pressures of working in the music industry, drawing on lived experience.

In June, our Clinical Manager and psychotherapist, Kate Stillman, joined a panel of mental health professionals, artists and industry voices for a special Beat Wala podcast recorded at The Standard, Ibiza. Hosted by Jo Youle, the discussion explored the realities of working in a high-pressure creative environment, including social anxiety, self-esteem, burnout and the relationship between substance use and the demands of the industry.

Although these initiatives reach very different audiences, they share an important purpose: creating opportunities for honest conversations about subjects that can still be difficult to discuss.

Continuing the conversation

Mental health and addiction affect people from all walks of life, and greater understanding is an important part of challenging stigma and encouraging people to seek help when they need it.

For Ibiza Calm, being involved in the local community is a valuable extension of the work we do every day. Whether speaking with young people in a school, contributing to professional discussions or supporting individuals working in demanding industries, we believe that sharing experience and clinical knowledge can make a meaningful difference.

We look forward to continuing these conversations and developing our relationships with organisations and individuals across Ibiza.