Mental-health and workforce-inclusion foundation · Sant Martí, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Fundació Joia

A Barcelona foundation supporting social and workplace inclusion for people with mental health conditions through rehabilitation, employment programs, and employer services.

About Fundació Joia

Social and workplace inclusion

Fundació Joia supports the social and workplace inclusion of people with mental health conditions. With 35 years of experience, it provides services designed to encourage, define, and showcase the abilities of this community. Its work combines direct support, rehabilitation, and coaching with awareness initiatives for the public and business community.

Services and programs

The foundation organizes its work into several programs:

  • Servei d'Acollida: Initial welcome and guidance service.
  • Itínere — Projecte SIOAS: Workforce-integration program.
  • A prop Jove — Barcelona Activa: Employment-integration initiative for young people.
  • Managing Adult Talent: Adult talent-management program.
  • Talent Jove — Projecte Singulars: Young talent program.
  • Ocell de Foc Sant Martí: Community program in the Sant Martí district.
  • Prelaboral: Pre-employment training.
  • Rehabilitació de Joves: Rehabilitation services for young people.
  • Rehabilitació Comunitària: Community-based rehabilitation.
  • Club Social: Social and community space.
  • Bitàcola — Coaching social: Social support and coaching.

Apunts, a social-economy business

The foundation operates Apunts, a special employment center and social-economy business with an inclusive, diverse team that employs people with mental health conditions. The initiative creates opportunities for people to work within the foundation's own organization.

Business services and social responsibility

Fundació Joia advises companies on corporate social responsibility and Spain's General Disability Act (LGD), including the certificate of exceptionality and alternative compliance measures. The foundation also runs awareness activities to strengthen relationships among social organizations, businesses, and the public.

Publications and communications

The foundation publishes Revista Joia, which features interviews, reporting, film and book reviews, and mental-health news. It also maintains a blog, Bloc de les Capacitats, and publishes a sustainability report.

Barcelona locations and hours

  • 149 Bac de Roda Street. Phone: 93 303 50 97.
  • 19–21 Avinguda Josep Tarradellas. Phone: 93 289 24 30.
  • 50 Indústria Street. Phone: 93 210 24 19.
  • Central offices. Phone: 93 452 04 67.

Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. The Social Clubs are open Monday through Friday, 2:30–7:30 p.m.

Contact

General email: joia@fundaciojoia.org. Data protection inquiries: delegacioprotecciodades@fundaciojoia.org. Fundació Joia is on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

In brief

Mental-health support and workplace inclusion