The Tenerife Council has launched the Maya V centre in La Laguna, with capacity for ten people in extreme residential exclusion. The new resource, located in the former Hostal Berlín, is part of the Islénior programme.
The Tenerife Council inaugurated the Maya V centre on Wednesday in La Laguna, a residential resource with ten places aimed at individuals in extreme residential exclusion. The space, situated in the former Hostal Berlín, in El Coromoto, is integrated into the island's social care network of the Islénior Programme, promoted alongside the Fundación Canaria El Buen Samaritano.
The opening of Maya V responds to the objective of strengthening the island's network of resources against homelessness. Although direct responsibility lies with the municipalities, the Council has taken on a coordinating role to articulate a joint response between administrations and social entities.
Investment doubled in three years
The Vice President of the Council, Lope Afonso, emphasised that the opening of Maya V reflects a commitment to broader and more coordinated care. Investment in this area has increased from 1.8 million euros in 2023 to over 3.5 million in 2026, nearly doubling resources. An additional allocation of 80,000 euros has been designated for Maya V compared to the previous year's budget.
Afonso noted that homelessness requires a shared response between administrations and the third sector, based on cooperation, planning, and institutional responsibility.
We have steadily increased investment in this area. We understand that homelessness requires a shared response between administrations and the third sector, based on cooperation, planning, and institutional responsibility.
A person-centred model
The island's Councillor for Social Action, Águeda Fumero, highlighted that Maya V not only increases the number of places but also strengthens a person-centred care model. The resource is based on professional support, individualised intervention, and the generation of opportunities to regain autonomy and promote social inclusion.
Fumero emphasised that networking with entities such as the Fundación Canaria El Buen Samaritano is essential to provide effective responses tailored to the different realities of homelessness in Tenerife.
Networking with entities like the Fundación Canaria El Buen Samaritano is essential to provide effective responses tailored to the various realities of homelessness in Tenerife.
More places, more opportunities
Maya V joins the network of island resources already operating on the island. For the residents of La Laguna, this centre represents a nearby resource for individuals living on the streets in the municipality. The former Hostal Berlín has been rehabilitated to accommodate rooms and common areas, offering a dignified and welcoming environment.
The Council plans to continue expanding the network in the coming months, aiming for broader coverage across the island. Comprehensive care includes psychological support, job training, and social accompaniment to facilitate reintegration.
The opening of Maya V occurs in a context of increased social investment in Tenerife, where homelessness remains a pressing issue. According to data from the Council, in 2025, more than 300 individuals in street situations were assisted through various island resources.
The centre is already operational, and the first individuals have begun to be referred from municipal social services. It is expected that the ten places will be filled in the coming weeks.
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