Institutions for People with Disabilities in
St. Gallen

Valida

Since 1930 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(27)

Valida is an association that provides individualized integration services for people with support needs in the areas of work, housing, education and leisure. It also operates market-oriented business units that deliver production and service solutions—such as assembly, packaging, laundry and lettershop—for companies and private clients.

Stiftung förderraum

Since 2012 · 101–500 empl.·5.0(3)

The core activity of Förderraum is to support and promote individuals with increased support needs in their integration into society and the workforce. To this end, the company offers various services, including accompanied training and work opportunities, housing, daily structure, coaching, and innovation. The goal is to individually promote and support people with support needs, enabling them to make a successful (re-)entry into a structured and self-determined daily life.

Bersinger-Stiftung

Since 1961 · 1–10 empl.

Bersinger-Stiftung provides one-time grants to individuals or families to help overcome social emergencies or to support vocational education and training. The foundation is administered by the Frauenzentrale St.Gallen; applications are preferably submitted via counselling centres, grants are up to CHF 2,000 and decisions are communicated in writing.

Liebenau Schweiz gemeinnützige AG

Since 1989 · 51–100 empl.

The company's core activity is the provision of services and products in the field of social support and care, including agriculture, horticulture, textile services, building services, garden and landscape construction, as well as the provision of accommodation and care for people in need of support.

insieme Ostschweiz

Since 2016 · 21–50 empl.

The core activity of the company 'insieme Ostschweiz' is to support and accompany people with intellectual disabilities and their family members. This includes organizing leisure activities, holiday courses and events, as well as raising awareness in society about the specific problems and challenges faced by this group of people. The goal is to secure adequate living conditions for people with intellectual disabilities and to represent their interests.

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)

The company obvita offers a wide range of services for people with disabilities, including: * Housing and care for the elderly * Vocational integration and training * Daily structure and care * School and counseling * Work and production in various areas such as electrical engineering, pharmaceuticals, food, jewelry, mechanics, equipment, weaving, and logistics * Real estate maintenance, gardening, and cleaning The company finances itself through the provision of these services, the rental of properties, and donations. The core activity of obvita is to support and integrate people with disabilities by providing them with a variety of offers and services to promote their independence and participation in social life.

Viv.

Since 2004 · 51–100 empl.·3.0(5)

The core activity of Viv is the care and support of people with brain injuries and physical disabilities in the areas of living, work and leisure. The company offers residential groups with assistance, various jobs and activities in studios and office centers, as well as therapies and social counseling. The goal is to enable clients to lead a life that is as self-determined and normalized as possible.

EnableMe Foundation

Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

EnableMe Foundation operates an online platform providing information, peer support and services for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses and neurodivergent individuals. Services include a community forum, an interactive chat assistant, a job and apprenticeship board, peer-exchange programmes and insights surveys and informational articles.

St. Gallischer Verein für Hören, Sprache und Kommunikation

Since 1977 · 11–20 empl.·3.3(19)

St. Gallischer Verein für Hören, Sprache und Kommunikation is the sponsoring association of the Sprachheilschule St. Gallen. It oversees regional school sites and services for children and adolescents with speech and/or hearing impairments, including a speech-therapy kindergarten, special schooling from primary to upper levels, integrated therapies (speech therapy, dyslexia therapy, psycho- and occupational therapy), day and boarding options, and advisory services such as an audiopedagogical service and a hearing-aids service.

Stiftung bzw.

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung bzw. provides services for mental health and supports people with mental stress or impairments. Its core activities include supported housing, outpatient psychiatric assistance, day structures, and mentoring partnerships for children of parents affected by mental health issues.

Atrium Gallus AG

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.·3.0(2)

The core activity of Atrium Gallus is to provide supervised living and social therapy for people with mental, psychosocial and/or mild intellectual disabilities. The company offers a family-friendly and respectful atmosphere to enable residents to live independently and supports them in shaping their lives, particularly after intensive psychiatric treatment or a hospital stay.