Fundació IPSS

Social and health services in Barcelona

Fundació IPSS is a Barcelona social services organization working in social and health care. Its programs serve people and groups facing hardship, with the goal of improving health, well-being, and quality of life while supporting independence.

Who the foundation serves

The foundation works with diverse communities through specialized programs:

• Women, young people, teenagers, and children affected by gender-based violence through the SIE Barcelonès Nord Specialized Intervention Service, using a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach.
• People with disabilities, with professional support for personal goals and independence.
• Children and families.
• People with mental health conditions.
• Older adults, including in-home care and supported housing, such as services in Sant Adrià de Besòs.
• People at risk of social exclusion.
• Community-based services.
• Ethnic minorities.
• Free phone, in-person, and online information and referral services on drugs and addictions across Catalonia.

Reported activity

According to information published by the foundation, its centers, services, and programs served more than 4,500 people in 2024. It has 66 professionals across different disciplines and manages 24 centers, services, and programs, with €2.92 million in operating funds for staff, facilities, and projects.

Transparency and sustainability

The foundation publishes an annual sustainability report describing its work and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. It has a reporting channel and publishes documents on equality and work-life balance.

Contact

Address: 67 C/ Laforja, 4th floor, unit 2, 08021 Barcelona, Spain. Phone: +34 93 202 16 16. Email: ipss@ipss-online.org.