Institutions for People with Disabilities

Applico (Stiftung für Menschen mit psychischer Beeinträchtigung) 

Murten · Since 2002

The core activity of the company "applico" is to support and care for people with mental disabilities. This includes: Providing protected workplaces and job coaching to promote reintegration into the primary labor market. Guiding and supporting simple manual work and services. Providing residential places with needs-based care, including 24/7 supervised living and residential support. Manufacturing and selling own products that serve as meaningful gift ideas. The company is oriented towards the existing skills and possibilities of its clients and promotes participation and self-responsibility.

cb-stiftung 

Zurich · Since 2015

The core activity of the company 'cb-Stiftung' is to provide protected workplaces for people with health impairments. The company offers low-threshold work and employment forms to improve the life and future prospects of these individuals and enable them to lead a fulfilling life and have a stable daily structure. The goal is to support these individuals in finding their way back into a regular working routine and, if possible, returning to the primary job market.

ConSol - Berufliche Perspektiven 

Baar · Since 2001

ConSol - Berufliche Perspektiven provides sheltered workplaces, integration measures and vocational training places for people with mental or physical impairments to support their participation in the workforce. The organisation also produces and sells sustainable products (handmade paper, glass and textile items) via a webshop, operates a laundry and bistro, and offers services such as graphic & shipping and bookkeeping/tax support.

Fondation Mémise 

Lutry · Since 1990

The core activity of the Fondation Mémise is to provide educational, therapeutic and socio-educational services for minors with learning difficulties and developmental disorders. This includes: specialized education in two schools (École de Lutry and École de Saint-Légier), accommodation for students, a temporary reception unit (UAT) with or without accommodation, and support for post-school training, vocational orientation and integration into daily life. The Fondation Mémise is a parapublic institution in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.

Fondation SGIPA 

Conches · Since 1999

The core activity of the company is the promotion and support of people with special needs through education, employment and housing. The Fondation Sgipa offers various services, including: Education: The foundation operates a school with two training branches and 13 activity areas. Employment: The foundation offers jobs in various workshops and businesses to integrate and support people with special needs. Housing: The foundation offers housing opportunities in 8 residences to provide people with special needs with a safe and supportive environment. The Fondation Sgipa aims to support and promote people with special needs to enable them to lead a self-determined and independent life.

FONDAZIONE DIAMANTE 

Manno · Since 1978

The core activity of Fondazione Diamante is the integration of people with disabilities or disadvantages into society through various offers and services. These include: Labour integration: The company offers jobs in various areas, such as gastronomy (Canvetto Luganese), graphic and printing industry, packaging and shipping industry, as well as agriculture and horticulture. Facilities: Fondazione Diamante operates various facilities, such as laboratories, apartments, foyers and protected apartments, to offer people with disabilities or disadvantages adequate support and care. Products and services: The company offers a wide range of products and services, such as catering and restaurant services, graphic design, printing and multimedia, mailing, assembly, packaging and shipping, as well as maintenance, gardening, laundry and mechanics. Fondazione Diamante aims to support and integrate people with disabilities or disadvantages by offering them jobs, housing and services tailored to their individual needs.

FRAGILE Zürich, Verein für Menschen mit Hirnverletzung und ihre Angehörigen, Region Zürich 

Zurich · Since 2020

FRAGILE Zürich, Verein für Menschen mit Hirnverletzung und ihre Angehörigen, Region Zürich is the regional association for people with brain injury and their relatives. The non-profit offers counselling, peer-support groups, activity meetings, courses and holiday programmes, and provides information and referrals to further services.

Freihof Küsnacht 

Küsnacht Zh · Since 2008

Freihof Küsnacht operates a residential social-therapeutic institution focused on social and addiction therapy, offence‑oriented interventions and work integration. Services include inpatient and outpatient measures under criminal law, crisis intervention, tailored employment and vocational support, a range of client services, and a retail shop (Freiraum Küsnacht).

Gassmann pro Work GmbH 

Samstagern · Since 2009

Gassmann pro Work GmbH is specialized in vocational reintegration. The company works on mandate for social and private insurers, municipalities and firms to assess clients' abilities, organise work trials and provide active support with job search, applications and probation periods, aiming to place candidates in the open labour market within a counselling period of about six months.

Haus Harmonie 

Langenbruck · Since 2012

The company 'Haus Harmonie' offers living and care facilities for people with different backgrounds, talents, and interests, particularly for younger and older individuals with addiction issues or other challenges. The core activity includes providing: * Living facilities in a charming residential house with a garden * Holistic care and support from an experienced team * Diverse daily structure options and leisure activities * Individually tailored support and accompaniment The goal is to provide residents with an environment in which they can unfold, strengthen their self-efficacy, and work on their personal goals.

Human Swiss Life Verein 

Eglisau · Since 2013

Human Swiss Life Verein advocates for adults with mental health disabilities and provides supported residential services. The association operates the "Villa am Stadtberg", a communal residential home with an open living-kitchen area and an adjoining studio, staffed by an interdisciplinary, resource- and needs-oriented team.

IntegrAare GmbH 

Aarburg · Since 2017

IntegrAare GmbH provides supported housing for people with mental health challenges and/or addiction symptoms and allows residents to keep their own pets during their stay. Services include daytime care and structured activities, assistance with reintegration into the first or second labour market, support with authority contacts, and development of social skills.

neuewelt 

Basel · Since 1987

The core activity of the company "neuewelt" is the care and support of people with psychosocial difficulties. This includes various offers such as forms of housing, day-structuring activities, employment opportunities in a manufactory (e.g. pasta production), a bistro, a kitchen and janitorial services, as well as a creative studio. The goal is to help people achieve an independent and life-affirming existence.

SATIS Wohnheim und Werkstätten 

Seon · Since 1969

The core activity of the Satis Foundation is to provide housing and workplaces as well as services for people with mental disabilities and those in open measures execution. The company also offers an emergency contact point (Igelhilfe) and promotes the participation of these people in society through various offers and activities.

Sonnenhof Arlesheim AG 

Arlesheim · Since 2009

Sonnenhof Arlesheim AG provides support for children, adolescents and adults with cognitive, physical or multiple disabilities, offering residential services, day-activity programs, a special education school, daycare centres, therapies and family respite services. The organisation also operates workshops, a wood-fired bakery, a café, a bicycle workshop and creative ateliers, producing goods and services that support participation, self-efficacy and work opportunities.

Sozialtherapeutische Arbeits- und Bildungsstätte im Grüt 

Herrliberg · Since 2009

The core activity of the company "SAB Im Grüt" is the care and support of people with disabilities or cognitive impairments in a socio-therapeutic work and education center. The company offers a wide range of activities and services, including: Day care and residential places for people with disabilities; Therapeutic and educational offers, such as project weeks, art projects, and gardening; Vocational training and employment in various workshops and studios; Socio-therapeutic support and accompaniment in the work and leisure area; Training places at different levels (HF/FH) in social work. The company pursues a respectful and partnership-based approach in working with clients and values the dignity of each person in their individual being.

Stiftung Eichholz 

Zug · Since 1969

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Eichholz' is the care and support of people with mental health issues and/or addiction disorders. The company offers various forms of accommodation, daily structure and employment opportunities to meet the needs of its service users. This also includes the production of products in an in-house studio and the sale of these products in its own shop.

Stiftung Phönix Zug 

Zug · Since 1978

The core activity of Phönix is the individual accompaniment, care and promotion of adult people with mental impairments. The company provides space and support for new experiences, social contacts and developments, and is guided by the abilities of the accompanied people in order to enable them to have the greatest possible self-determination and personal responsibility.

Stiftung Sonderschulheim Mätteli Münchenbuchsee 

Münchenbuchsee · Since 1994

The company's core activity is the care and support of children and adolescents with special needs, particularly through the provision of residential, educational and therapeutic services, such as speech therapy, music therapy, physiotherapy and crisis intervention. The company also offers training positions in social professions and supports children and adolescents in their development and preparation for adult life.

Stiftung Sternwies, Stiftung für Wohnen und Arbeiten, Oetwil am See 

Oetwil Am See · Since 1988

Stiftung Sternwies, Stiftung für Wohnen und Arbeiten, Oetwil am See is a canton-recognised social-psychiatric institution offering housing and work programmes for people with mental impairments. The organisation operates residential groups and an occupational centre (workshop, work studio and creative studio) and provides services such as assembly, packaging and light manufacturing for external clients.