Chams Tensift Mental Health Association Marrakech
Regional association based at Ibn Nafis Hospital in Marrakech, dedicated to patient psychosocial recovery, art therapy, and family psychoeducation.
About and missions
Chams Tensift Mental Health Association is a community non-profit organization located at Ibn Nafis Psychiatric University Hospital (Mohammed VI University Hospital Centre in Marrakech). Founded by mental health professionals, family members, and civic activists, the association strives to overcome the isolation and social stigma surrounding individuals living with severe psychiatric disorders. It delivers creative therapeutic mediations and trains family caregivers to foster sustainable recovery built on dignity.
Support and services
Daily art therapy, painting, calligraphy, music, and craft workshops at Ibn Nafis Hospital.
Structured psychoeducation and interpersonal skills workshops for family members.
Peer dialogue circles and mutual support meetings for caregivers across Marrakech-Safi.
Public art exhibitions showcasing the creative outputs and talent of participants.
Ongoing aesthetic renovations and greening of inpatient common rooms and gardens.
Community advocacy events challenging stigma and misconceptions around psychiatric care.
Structured psychoeducation and interpersonal skills workshops for family members.
Peer dialogue circles and mutual support meetings for caregivers across Marrakech-Safi.
Public art exhibitions showcasing the creative outputs and talent of participants.
Ongoing aesthetic renovations and greening of inpatient common rooms and gardens.
Community advocacy events challenging stigma and misconceptions around psychiatric care.
How to access support
Rehabilitation workshops and family programs are open to patients under clinical follow-up at Ibn Nafis Hospital and relatives residing in the Marrakech-Safi region. To enroll in psychoeducational circles or book an introductory listening session, individuals are invited to contact the hospital-based association office or call the designated lines.
Audiences supported
Adults
Families and relatives
Caregivers
Team and specialists
Executive team led by experienced civic leaders, supported by professional visual artists leading therapeutic workshops, volunteer clinical psychologists, and university psychiatrists from CHU Mohammed VI.
Network and partnerships
Direct partner of Ibn Nafis Hospital and Mohammed VI University Hospital Centre in Marrakech, collaborating with the Ministry of Health, the Marrakech Faculty of Medicine, and national mental health networks.
Areas served
Headquarters: Marrakech
Scope: Regional
Regions: Marrakech-Safi
Cities: Marrakech · Safi · Essaouira · Benguerir · El Kelaâ des Sraghna
Areas served are distinct from reception points. Check the listed addresses before visiting.Art Therapy as an Instrument of Clinical Recovery
Within Chams Tensift’s studios, painting and sculpture serve as rigorous therapeutic modalities. Through creative engagement with color and form, individuals managing severe conditions channel anxiety, re-engage cognitive focus, and rebuild self-confidence through accomplished creative work.
Family Partnerships and Regional Anti-Stigma Efforts
The association provides clear scientific education to families, dismantling supernatural or blame-laden beliefs too often attached to mental distress. By framing psychiatric illness as a manageable healthcare condition, Chams Tensift solidifies family solidarity and sustains long-term clinical compliance.
Public Exhibitions and Cultural Inclusion in Marrakech
On a regular basis, participants’ artworks are presented in public exhibitions across galleries and cultural venues in Marrakech. These encounters invite the broader community to appreciate genuine artistic talent, shifting public perception from clinical diagnosis toward recognition of artistic agency and human dignity.