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Specialists and mental health care in Cataluña
In Catalonia you start at your primary care center (CAP). Your doctor refers you to a specialist or to an adult (CSMA) or child and teen (CSMIJ) mental health center. You can check surgical waiting lists on La Meva Salut and ask for a second opinion for certain serious diagnoses.
- Why it matters
- Knowing the route in Cataluña saves time when you need a specialist or someone to talk to.
- When
- You need a specialist in Cataluña, or you or someone close to you needs mental health care.
- Official page
- Salut mental i addiccions (Guia d'accés als serveis)
- Last checked
- 21 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 5 steps, the 5 offices with addresses and hours, and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.