# Caritas Egypt supports mental health event in Fayid, church says The association provided transportation for patients of Helwan Mental Health Hospital to attend the event, the Catholic Church in Egypt said. ![A simple wooden table holding a small oil lamp and a single olive branch in Fayid.](https://coptic-news.com/2026/10/caritas-egypt-supports-mental-health-event-in-fayid-church-says/caritas-egypt-supports-mental-health-event-in-fayid-church-says.jpg) Illustration: Coptic News By the Egypt Desk of Coptic News. - Published: 22 October 2026, 18:59 New York time (2026-10-22T22:59:32+00:00) The Catholic Church in Egypt said on 22 October 2026 that Caritas Egypt contributed to organizing a special event in Fayid for patients of Helwan Mental Health Hospital. The association provided the necessary means of transportation to transport the patients to and from the location, the church said. This contribution is part of the association's interest in supporting mental health and promoting social integration, the church said. The participation aims to address the social and psychological aspects of patients by providing opportunities for recreation and activities outside the therapeutic environment to support social integration and enhance their sense of care and appreciation, the church said. The church said that the participation highlights the importance of integrating efforts between health institutions and civil society organizations to meet patient needs and address psychological and social aspects alongside healthcare. ## Sources 1. [كاريتاس مصر تساهم في تنظيم فعالية خاصة لمرضى مستشفى الصحة النفسية بحلوان](), Catholic Church in Egypt. Published 2026-10-22. Accessed 2026-10-22. --- - Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - Canonical URL: https://coptic-news.com/2026/10/caritas-egypt-supports-mental-health-event-in-fayid-church-says/