What is the REMCO Project?REMCO Project?REMCO Project?REMCO Project?
The aim of the EU-funded REMCO project (2021 - 2024) is to address the emerging training needs related to the implementation of remote counselling by mental health professionals by providing modern training methods and tools.
Background
The prevalent mismatch between increased demand for mental health support and current capacity of mental health workers, can be attributed to a deficit in training offerings on remote-based mental health care provision, impending mental health workers’ capability to acquire relevant skills and competencies. The strengthening of both initial and continuous VET provision in the field is therefore essential so that the European mental health workforce can develop the mix of technical (e.g using digital platforms), organizational (e.g. establishing a comfortable environment for the “beneficiary”) and communication (e.g to communicating in a mediated environment) skills required to plan and run counselling sessions optimally.
REMCO project’s results will provide tools for responding to this challenge.
Vision & Mission
REMCO VISION
Increase the usage of ICT in the mental health field, thus spurring on digital transformation, increasing resilience, and promoting universal access to (remote) mental health services.
REMCO MISSION
Address emerging professional and skill requirements related to the implementation of remote counselling services by providing support, modern vocational training methods and guidance.
Goals & Outcomes
The project aims to make available a curriculum with corresponding Open Educational Resources (OERs) for the continuous professional development of mental health workers, to address the emerging occupational & skills needs related to the provision of ICT-enabled remote counselling services.
The Partners
The REMCO partnership comprises 6 organizations with complementary skills from the worlds of VET and higher education (bit, IAL, UNIRI, CREFOP), information technology services (EXELIA), research, consulting as well as capacity building and networking (INNOVELA), strengthened through the involvement of Weiterkommen, Društvo Za Psihološku Pomoć, Institut Za Grupnu Analizu Zagreb, Hellenic Counseling, Coaching and Mentoring Association, CISL Funzione Pubblica as associated partners.