Cercimarante

Cercimarante is a Portuguese social organisation dedicated to promoting the inclusion of people in all their diversity and supporting sustainable development. Based in the Amarante area, it serves clients through a broad network of social, educational, therapeutic and employment services. Its offerings include a multitherapy rehabilitation centre with psychology, occupational and speech therapy, psychomotricity, sensory stimulation, massage, Pilates, nutrition and hydromassage.

The organisation also provides vocational training, support for qualification and employment, and activities that build skills and participation. Family and community services include early childhood intervention, family counselling, inclusion support, residential care for older people, a residential home, day services, home support and flexible public transport. Additional programmes offer supported living, socio-occupational activities and a mobile inclusion service for people with disabilities.

Cercimarante also runs a professional training and rehabilitation centre and a social shop. Its work is supported by qualified staff, partnerships and recognised quality credentials, including EQUASS Assurance, held since 2010. Through these services, Cercimarante supports participation, autonomy and inclusion across different stages of life