GIRA-Grupo de Intervenção e Reabilitação Activa, IPSS

GIRA-Grupo de Intervenção e Reabilitação Activa, IPSS is a Portuguese private social solidarity institution founded in 1995 by families and friends of people with mental illness. The organization focuses on promoting physical, mental, and social well-being through active rehabilitation interventions and community engagement initiatives across Portugal.

• History: Established in 1995 by relatives and friends of individuals experiencing mental health challenges to support their recovery and inclusion.
• Services: Provides specialized programs dedicated to the learning, reflection, and European exchange regarding mental health care models.
• Operations: Mobilizes thousands of volunteers nationwide for food collection campaigns aimed at supporting vulnerable families through the Food Bank against Hunger.

The organization actively participates in international exchanges like EU PROMENS 2 to enhance its approach to mental health recovery and social inclusion strategies.