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Dom Pomocy Społecznej w Czarnowąsach

Opole, Poland

DisabilityChildren & YouthHealth
Faith-based organisation
Profile last updated: October 27, 2026

About

Dom Pomocy Społecznej w Czarnowąsach is a faith-based organisation based in Opole, Poland working on disability, children & youth, health.

Dom Pomocy Społecznej in Czarnowąsy, near Opole, Poland, is a long-term residential social care home run by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Jadwiga. It provides round-the-clock care, nursing, rehabilitation, occupational and art-sport therapy, psychological support, education and religious life to children, young people and adults with moderate, severe or profound intellectual disabilities, with a focus on girls and young women. The home operates in a former monastery complex, which has been restored in stages with support from public bodies. Residents take part in regional and national Special Olympics events and community activities. Families are encouraged to stay in contact with residents.

Location

Opole, Poland

Organisation type

Faith-based organisation

Focus areas

social careresidential careintellectual disabilityrehabilitationhippotherapySpecial Olympics

Languages

PL

Causes & programmes

Causes

DisabilityChildren & YouthHealth

Works for

ChildrenYouthPeople with disabilities

How they work

Direct services

Programmes

Świetlica

Disability

Day room activities for residents, including games, reading, music, crafts, outings and group events, held three times a week. Opened in September 2012.

Hipoterapia

Health

Horse-riding therapy for residents, using horses to restore health and physical function, with social rehabilitation elements and Special Olympics equestrian competition.

Funding & support

Ways to support

Donate

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego, Gmina Dobrzeń Wielki, Powiat Opolski, Energia z Serca, Tchibo, Orange, Elektrownia Opole

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