Institution for people with disabilities in the
Canton of St. Gallen

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.

A Million Dreams

Since 2022 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

A Million Dreams erfüllt Träume von benachteiligten Menschen. Die gemeinnützige, steuerbefreite Organisation organisiert, finanziert und dokumentiert Traumerfüllungen und sucht Unterstützung durch Stiftungen, Unternehmens-Sponsoring, Privatspenden, Mitgliedschaften und freiwilliges Engagement in der Schweiz.

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.

HPV Rorschach

Since 1977 · 21–50 empl.

HPV Rorschach supports people with disabilities in the areas of living, learning and working. Its services include a special-needs school, adult education, housing, work opportunities and day programmes, as well as products, services and catering.

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.

Stiftung Heim Oberfeld, Marbach

Since 1994 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung Heim Oberfeld, Marbach ensures the continued existence and operation of Heim Oberfeld, a special-needs school and residential home. The institution provides children and young people with individual educational support and social-pedagogical care in residential groups.

Verein Swiss Cross

Since 2000 · 11–20 empl.

Verein Swiss Cross supports people with mental health conditions in integrating into and returning to working life. Its services include job coaching, job searching and placement, support when starting work, and assistance to help people retain jobs at risk.

Verein für betreutes Wohnen (BEWO)

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of BEWO is to care for and support people with mental health issues or other needs in the areas of living, working and leisure. This includes promoting residential and social skills, structuring daily life, work training, support with work outside the facility and active leisure activities.

Stiftung Johanneum

Since 2014 · 101–500 empl.

The Johanneum is a social enterprise specializing in the promotion, support, and care of people with disabilities of all ages. The core activities include: vocational training and job integration for people with disabilities, housing and care in specialized facilities, promotion of self-determination and participation in social life, production and services in 7 specialized businesses, and training and employment of people with disabilities in various fields. Thus, the Johanneum provides comprehensive support for people with disabilities, enabling them to lead a self-determined life.

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.

Kreuzstift AG

Since 1996 · 1–10 empl.

Kreuzstift AG is a residential and care centre that provides nursing care and support for older adults and for adults with physical or psychological impairments. Services include dementia and gerontopsychiatric care, a psychosocial residential group, activation and occupational therapy, and medical and psychiatric support.

sinnsein GmbH

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

Malia Stiftung

Since 2020 · 21–50 empl.·4.4(22)

Malia Stiftung supports people in entering or returning to working life and participating in society. Its services include vocational assessment, preparatory and work training, job coaching, and practical work in areas such as office services, gardening and floristry, creative workshops, and industry.

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.

Chupferhammer

Since 1996 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(1)

Chupferhammer is a non-profit association providing people with disabilities with living and work opportunities and individual support. Its decentralised homes and work settings promote self-determination and social inclusion, with activities including woodworking, contract work and garden maintenance.

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.

Kräuterweid GmbH

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.

Kräuterweid GmbH combines the cultivation of herbs, berries and vegetables with social and work integration. Its services include garden therapy, structured daily activities and supported work; its produce is supplied to a local organic shop and private customers.

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.

Erika Baumgartner-Stiftung - futhura

Since 2007 · 21–50 empl.·3.5(2)

Erika Baumgartner-Stiftung - futhura operates a supported-living service for adults with mental health challenges. It offers shared and individual supported accommodation, structured daily activities and employment, with support for everyday life and vocational integration.

HPV Uzwil-Flawil

Since 1991 · 21–50 empl.·3.0(2)

HPV Uzwil-Flawil is an association that supports children and young people with cognitive disabilities through a special-needs school. It also provides vocational training and protected employment, residential support, and production and other services for people who need assistance.

Stiftung LohnensWert

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung LohnensWert supports families facing difficult circumstances by providing or funding respite services, time for families to recharge, and shared activities. Its family workshop offers children and their accompanying adults space to work on craft projects and their own ideas.

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.

Sernya Lötscher Stiftung

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.·3.0(6)

Sernya Lötscher Stiftung provides care for people with mental health or social difficulties in shared living arrangements and at sheltered workplaces. Its services include supported housing, work training, vocational education and assistance with labour-market integration.

Stiftung Wohnheim St. Josef

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Wohnheim St. Josef provides residential and care options for adult women with intellectual and physical disabilities. Its services include nursing and medical care, structured daily activities such as work in the atelier, and a residential and nursing home for elderly Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary; the home follows Catholic Christian principles.

Stöblitransfair Rudolf

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Stöblitransfair Rudolf provides transport services for people with physical, intellectual or psychological disabilities, as well as older adults. Services include individual and regular journeys, wheelchair transport, and accompaniment to medical, therapy, leisure and other appointments.

Kinderdörfli St. Iddaheim

Since 2005 · 51–100 empl.·2.1(43)

Kinderdörfli St. Iddaheim is a special-needs boarding school for children and young people with behavioural and learning difficulties. It provides education and individual support, residential care in group homes, and care during weekends and school holidays.

Xepia GmbH

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Xepia GmbH provides vocational integration services for people with acquired brain injuries, from after inpatient rehabilitation through to the assessment of pension eligibility. Its services include assessments, integration measures, coaching, job placement, and advice and support.

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.

Autismus und jetzt GmbH

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Autismus und jetzt GmbH provides guidance and support for parents, families, autistic people, schools and other institutions. Its services include advice on parenting questions, developing strategies for everyday life and home visits.

Jan Schirmer Sexualpädagogik -Sexualität trotz Beeinträchtigung

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Jan Schirmer Sexualpädagogik -Sexualität trotz Beeinträchtigung provides mobile sexual counselling, education and support for people with disabilities, as well as training and concept development for professionals and organisations. Some services are delivered together with a peer partner who has lived experience of disability.

Sozialwerke Conrado Kretz Peru

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

Sozialwerke Conrado Kretz Peru supports sustainable development projects in Arapa, Peru, focusing on self-sufficiency and economic development. Its activities include supporting a school and boarding facility for children and young people with disabilities, as well as projects in adult education, medicinal herbs and fish farming.

Dr. Ludwig und Dr. Otto Mannhart-Stiftung

Since 1985 · 1–10 empl.

Ida Baumgartner-Stiftung

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Helen und Arthur Baumberger - Stiftung

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

SEBELE Dienstleistungen im Sozialen Reiner Gschwend

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

click to move gmbh

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.