Institution for people with disabilities in
St. Gallen

Valida

Since 1930 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(27)

Valida is an association that provides people who need support with integration services in employment, education, housing and leisure. It also arranges work, training and housing opportunities, and produces goods and provides services for businesses, industry and private customers.

Stiftung förderraum

Since 2012 · 101–500 empl.·5.0(3)

Stiftung förderraum is a non-profit foundation supporting people who need assistance with housing, work and daily activities. Its services include supported training and employment, residential options, coaching, and work opportunities and services through a range of businesses.

Bersinger-Stiftung

Since 1961 · 1–10 empl.

Bersinger-Stiftung provides one-time grants to individuals and families facing social hardship and for vocational education and further training. It does not award scholarships and is administered by Frauenzentrale St.Gallen.

Liebenau Schweiz gemeinnützige AG

Since 1989 · 51–100 empl.

Liebenau Schweiz gemeinnützige AG operates residential care facilities for older people. Its services include long-term, acute and transitional care, short-term and respite care, and day and night support.

insieme Ostschweiz

Since 2016 · 21–50 empl.

insieme Ostschweiz is an association for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. It represents their interests, supports family members, and coordinates member associations and regional groups. Its activities include leisure groups, holiday courses, events, information sessions and workshops.

Schweizerische Stiftung für blindentechnische Hilfsmittel

Since 1982 · 11–20 empl.·3.4(5)

The core activity of SZBLIND is to support people with deafblindness or hearing impairments and enable them to participate in social and societal life as unrestrictedly as possible. To this end, the company offers various services, which are financed by contributions from the disability insurance, membership fees, sales of goods and donations.

obvita Ostschweizerischer Blindenfürsorgeverein

Since 1903 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(1)

obvita Ostschweizerischer Blindenfürsorgeverein supports people with disabilities in participating in working and social life. Its services include vision counselling, vocational integration and education, housing and day-structure programmes, and care for older people; it also provides production and property services.

EnableMe Foundation

Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

EnableMe Foundation is a charitable foundation that supports people with disabilities and chronic conditions, as well as their families, with information and services. Its offerings include an online community for discussion and advice, informational articles, peer programmes and a job portal.

Viv.

Since 2004 · 51–100 empl.·3.0(5)

Viv. provides housing, work and support services for people with brain injuries and physical disabilities. Its services include different forms of housing, work opportunities with and without pay, and support for independent living and access to the general labour market.

St. Gallischer Verein für Hören, Sprache und Kommunikation

Since 1977 · 11–20 empl.·3.3(19)

St. Gallischer Verein für Hören, Sprache und Kommunikation runs several specialist schools for children with speech and language difficulties, as well as a childcare centre and emergency accommodation for children and young people. It provides education, care and treatment for children and young people with hearing, speech or communication difficulties, and offers advice and support related to their schooling.

Stiftung bzw.

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung bzw. provides residential support, outpatient psychiatric care and structured day programmes for people experiencing mental health difficulties or impairments. It also arranges and supports mentoring relationships for children of parents with mental health difficulties.

Atrium Gallus AG

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.·3.0(2)

Atrium Gallus AG is a social-psychiatric institution that supports and assists adults with mental, psychosocial and/or mild intellectual disabilities. It offers supported living in small shared households or individual apartments, along with help with daily life and social integration.