Institution for people with disabilities in the
Canton of Bern

Stiftung WBM

Since 1976 · 101–500 empl.·4.7(19)

Stiftung WBM provides housing, employment and work-integration support for adults with disabilities, offering needs-oriented and resource-focused assistance. The foundation operates industrial production and service workshops, including mechanical manufacturing, assembly and packaging, laundry, catering, cleaning and an atelier, and runs the bio-bakery and coffee roastery “Bim Donner”.

Stiftung Schulungs- und Wohnheime Rossfeld

Since 1960 · 21–50 empl.·4.2(74)

Stiftung Schulungs- und Wohnheime Rossfeld supports children, young people and adults with physical disabilities. Its services include schooling, supported accommodation and day programmes, therapies, office services, a restaurant and handmade products from its workshop.

Stiftung Karolinenheim

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.·4.7(26)

Stiftung Karolinenheim provides supported and partially supported housing, as well as sheltered employment and work opportunities for people with intellectual or multiple disabilities. Its activities include woodworking, assembly and packaging services, and the production of wooden toys and wooden urns.

Nathalie Stiftung

Since 1970 · 51–100 empl.·4.9(8)

Nathalie Stiftung is a specialist centre for people with autism spectrum disorders and sensory processing difficulties. It provides education, support and care for children and young people, as well as residential and work activities for adults.

Schulungs- und Arbeitszentrum für Behinderte Burgdorf

Since 1970 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(10)

Schulungs- und Arbeitszentrum für Behinderte Burgdorf is an institution for people with recognised support needs. It provides special-needs education, vocational training, adapted work and activity placements, and different housing options; its production and service operations include metalworking, assembly and packaging.

Sonderschulheim Sunneschyn Steffisburg Genossenschaft

Since 1911 · 51–100 empl.·4.3(12)

The sunneschyn Steffisburg company is a boarding school specializing in the care and support of children and adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and psychosocial disorders. The core activity includes academic and practical life training, therapy, and socio-pedagogical support, with the goal of promoting the social integration and development of children and adolescents.

Frienisberg - üses Dorf Genossenschaft

101–500 empl.·4.3(27)

Frienisberg - üses Dorf Genossenschaft operates residential and nursing services for people of different generations who need support because of physical, intellectual or psychological disabilities. Its services include residential groups, care and nursing, as well as work and leisure activities.

Stiftung Wohnhaus Belpberg

Since 1996 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(21)

Stiftung Wohnhaus Belpberg provides accommodation, care, support and daily structure for adults with physical disabilities. Its services include different forms of housing, a work atelier and individual assistance in everyday life.

Stiftung arcowo

Since 1991 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(13)

Stiftung arcowo supports people with mild impairments to live self-determined lives. Its services include supported housing, coaching and work opportunities in areas such as gardening, maintenance and domestic services.

Stiftung Sonnenbühl

Since 2010 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(4)

Stiftung Sonnenbühl provides people with cognitive disabilities with a place to live and work, including residential support and a socially oriented daily programme. Residents take part in activities such as cooking, household tasks, workshop work, weaving and gardening; the weaving studio produces handmade textiles.

Genossenschaft HEIM SUNNEGG

Since 1946 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(10)

Genossenschaft HEIM SUNNEGG operates a social-therapeutic residential and occupational facility for adults with cognitive disabilities. It provides a shared living and working environment, with therapeutic activities to support individual development.

Wohnen Werken Worben WOWEWO

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(15)

Wohnen Werken Worben WOWEWO provides supported housing, work and day-activity opportunities for adults with cognitive and multiple disabilities. The foundation supports people in daily life and offers individual care, leisure activities and opportunities for greater autonomy and social participation.

Stiftung Salome Brunner

Since 1916 · 51–100 empl.·5.0(7)

Stiftung Salome Brunner brings together special schools for children and young people with speech and learning disabilities. It provides special education, therapies including speech and psychomotor therapy, as well as care and support.

Stiftung Terra Vecchia

Since 1973 · 101–500 empl.·3.7(3)

Stiftung Terra Vecchia supports young people and adults through social therapy, supported housing and vocational integration. Its services include individual and group therapy, different forms of supported accommodation, vocational assessments, work training, vocational education and adapted workplaces. The foundation also operates businesses offering work in areas such as construction, catering, services and production.

Stiftung Wohnheim Öpfuböimli

Since 1999 · 21–50 empl.·4.8(6)

Stiftung Wohnheim Öpfuböimli provides supported accommodation, care and structured daytime activities for adults with cognitive and multiple disabilities in two residential groups. Its support includes individual assistance and activities that foster independence, everyday skills and social participation.

Projekt Alp AG

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(10)

Projekt Alp AG provides professionally supported individual placements with host families on farms for young people and adults with addiction problems or mental health conditions, as well as young people facing difficult circumstances. Placements include longer stays and crisis time-outs.

Stiftung Bubenberg

Since 1991 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(15)

Stiftung Bubenberg supports adults with support needs in living, working and shaping their daily lives. It offers shared living arrangements and individually tailored day programmes, including activities in catering, wood-fired baking, creative workshops, laundry, maintenance and gardening.

Stiftung Autismuslink

Since 2008 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(8)

Stiftung Autismuslink is a competence centre for autism offering services for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Its programmes include a special compulsory school, vocational assessment, training and coaching to support educational and professional integration.

Stiftung Regionales Arbeitszentrum (RAZ) Herzogenbuchsee

Since 1972 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(27)

Stiftung Regionales Arbeitszentrum (RAZ) Herzogenbuchsee provides people with disabilities with sheltered work, supported day activities and vocational integration. It also offers supported and assisted living and production services in metalworking, assembly, packaging and creative workshops.

Stiftung Dammweg

Since 1975 · 11–20 empl.·4.1(40)

Stiftung Dammweg provides adults with disabilities with accommodation, education, supported employment and structured daytime activities. Its work and services include laundry, catering, packaging, assembly, printing and laser work.

Stiftung Sunneschyn Meiringen

Since 2004 · 21–50 empl.·4.2(28)

Stiftung Sunneschyn Meiringen provides education, care and support for children, young people and adults with cognitive or multiple disabilities. Its services include a special school with boarding, various residential options, supported employment and day activities, as well as physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Hofgemeinschaft Ratzenbergli GmbH

Since 2008 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(4)

Hofgemeinschaft Ratzenbergli GmbH operates a social-therapeutic and special-needs residential and working community alongside a biodynamically managed farm. Farm activities include agriculture, vegetable and herb gardening, and the processing and sale of farm products.

Fondation Battenberg, Bienne

Since 1963 · 11–20 empl.·3.8(10)

Fondation Battenberg, Bienne supports people with health-related limitations and people seeking work in their professional and social integration. It provides education and training, housing services and adapted workplaces, and operates workshops and service businesses in areas including watchmaking, mechanics, electronics, IT, catering and garden services.

Maiezyt, Kinder- und Jugendheim

Since 1973 · 21–50 empl.·4.2(10)

Maiezyt, Kinder- und Jugendheim provides care, education and schooling for children and young people with difficult life histories, social and emotional difficulties, or learning disorders. Its services include a special school, residential groups and supported living for young people during vocational training or further education.

Robert Aeschbacher-Stiftung

Since 1988 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(27)

Robert Aeschbacher-Stiftung runs a social-pedagogical care institution for children from infancy to school age, including children with disabilities who temporarily cannot live with their families. Its services include residential groups, crisis intervention and residential support for parents and their children.

Stiftung Sonderschulheim Mätteli Münchenbuchsee

Since 1994 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(4)

Stiftung Sonderschulheim Mätteli Münchenbuchsee operates a special school and residential home for children and young people with cognitive and multiple disabilities. Its services include education, residential care and a range of therapies.

Rosa Brockenhaus Hilfswerkverein

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.·4.0(184)

Rosa Brockenhaus Hilfswerkverein runs a non-profit second-hand store with workshops and supported employment. It accepts used goods, prepares them for reuse and sells them, while providing work and occupational opportunities for people facing challenging life circumstances.

Stiftung Brünnen

Since 1916 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is the provision of social and special educational services for children and adolescents, particularly in the areas of housing, school and promotion. The company operates a boarding school and offers special educational and care services for children and adolescents with special needs.

Weissenheim Bern

Since 1916 · 51–100 empl.

Weissenheim Bern runs a special-needs school and residential home for children and young people who require additional support related to their cognitive, social or emotional development. Its services include individualized teaching, flexible residential and social-pedagogical care, and therapies such as speech and language therapy, music therapy and psychomotor therapy.

Friederika-Stiftung

Since 1938 · 21–50 empl.

Friederika-Stiftung supports young people with cognitive disabilities through education, vocational training and accompanied residential services. Training is offered in a range of occupational fields and includes support in developing practical life skills.

Stiftung Kinderspital Wildermeth

Since 1942 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Kinderspital Wildermeth provides inpatient and outpatient care for sick and disabled children, adolescents and young adults. It operates the Centre for Developmental Support and Paediatric Neurorehabilitation (Z.E.N.) and works to maintain a children’s clinic in Biel.

Band-Genossenschaft

Since 1946 · 21–50 empl.

Band-Genossenschaft provides production and outsourcing services, from manual work to partial automation, including assembly, electronics and mechanical manufacturing, packaging and shipping logistics. It also supports people with disabilities and other support needs through vocational assessment, training, coaching and adapted workplaces to help them integrate into working life.

Stiftung für blinde und sehbehinderte Kinder und Jugendliche Zollikofen

Since 1962 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung für blinde und sehbehinderte Kinder und Jugendliche Zollikofen is a centre specialising in support for children, young people and young adults who are blind or visually impaired. Its services include early education, schooling, therapies, counselling, support in mainstream schools, and coaching and supported living for young adults.

SILEA, Stiftung für integriertes Leben und Arbeiten

Since 1967 · 21–50 empl.

SILEA, Stiftung für integriertes Leben und Arbeiten supports people with disabilities in their living arrangements and provides adapted workplaces, workshops and daytime activities. It also offers vocational reintegration programmes and supported housing options.

Fondation Centre ASI

Since 1968 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Centre ASI operates sheltered workshops and residential services for adults with disabilities. It provides adapted workplaces and vocational support, and carries out contract work in areas including mechanics, electronics, assembly, packaging and industrial cleaning.

Stiftung PTA Biel

Since 1977 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung PTA Biel is a charitable foundation bringing together residential, work and leisure services for people with disabilities. It runs the PTA residential home, supports the Pfadi Trotz Allem PTA Biel scouting group and guides the strategic development of the overall organisation.

Schweizerische Stiftung für das cerebral gelähmte Kind

Since 1977 · 21–50 empl.

The core activity of the company is to support and promote people with cerebral palsy, especially children. To this end, the foundation offers various assistance services, such as mobility aids, care relief, housing support, therapies, recreational and leisure activities, as well as counseling and financial support. In addition, the foundation promotes research and development in the field of cerebral palsy and offers training and further education opportunities for professionals.

Stiftung Schlossmatt

Since 1982 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Schlossmatt establishes and operates socio-therapeutic residential communities and similar facilities for people with special needs. Its Haus Schlossmatt includes supported living and work, alongside therapeutic activities.