
The Congregation of Sisters Hospitallers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was founded in Ciempozuelos-Madrid (Spain) on 31 May 1881, by St. Benedict Menni, Priest of the Order of St. John of God, María Josefa Recio and María Angustias Giménez, who were chosen to provide a solution for the lack of healthcare for, and social […]

The Casa de Saúde N.ª S.ª da Conceição (CSNSC) is located on the island of S. Miguel in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, and is one of the 12 Care Centers belonging to the Irmãs Hospitaleiras de Sagrado Coração de Jesus. It’s a Private Social Solidarity Institution (IPSS). It was founded on December 8, 1973 and its mission […]

A2000 is a Private Social Solidarity Institution (IPSS), founded in 2000. Its mission is to train, enable and socially and professionally insert people, from the northern region, primarily children, people with disabilities, the elderly and other vulnerable publics, promoting their quality of life. Currently, A2000 develops professional training for people with disabilities; a Resource Center for the professional integration of people […]

CERCIFAF is a Social Solidarity Cooperative, with it’s headquarter in Fafe, and since it’s foundation (25th october of 1978) has for Mission the creation of structures and programs to support and promote the improvement of the life condition and future of people with disabilities and incapacitation, their families and other interested parts. Is associated with:– FENACERCI (National Federation of […]

APPACDM de Évora (Portuguese Association of Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped Citizen) was founded by a group of socially committed parents and citizens and is considered a Private Institution of Social Solidarity, whose main goal is to provide personalized socially and professional rehabilitation services to people with disabilities. The institution was founded in 1972, supporting five children and […]

The Casa de Saúde N.ª S.ª da Conceição (CSNSC) is located on the island of S. Miguel in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, and is one of the 12 Care Centers belonging to the Irmãs Hospitaleiras de Sagrado Coração de Jesus. It’s a Private Social Solidarity Institution (IPSS). It was founded on December 8, 1973 and its mission […]

Located in Montemor-o-Novo, land of the birthplace of S. João de Deus, it was opened in 1950 to treat children who were victims of polio that then raged in the country.He developed the specialties of Orthopedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in which he was a national reference, namely in the areas of hip and knee arthroplastiesand in the […]

“Casa de Saúde S. Rafael” is a Psychiatric, Mental Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Assistance Care Center, situated in Angra do Heroísmo, in Terceira Island in the Azores archipelago, officially inaugurated in 1927. Population assisted by our services:– People with mental illness in a Medium Duration Internment system– People with mental illness in a Long Duration Internment system– People with mental […]

“Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Póvoa de Lanhoso” is an almost secular institution that in 1917 started its activity in the health sector through its majestic Hospital António Lopes, which was born due to the kindness of his founder, with the same name. Since then, it has been attentive to those which are the needs […]

The “Association of Parents and Friends Centered on Inclusion – A.P.A.C.I.” is a private charity, born in 1978. The A.P.A.C.I. is dedicated to people with intellectual disabilities.Currently, A.P.A.C.I. has eight services: Early Intervention, Special Education Center, Inclusion Resource Center, Vocational Training Center, Local Resource Center, Two Activity and Training Centers for Inclusion, Home Support Service and Residential […]