Mental Health at Sisters Hospitallers Portugal

colaboradora Joana Sarmento

During Mental Health Month, we share stories that show how hospitality becomes a path of hope. From the Province of Portugal, our colleague Joana Sarmento shares her experience accompanying people in situations of emotional and mental vulnerability.

“We have developed a care model in which the person is at the center of our work, promoting autonomy, defending rights, and fostering self-determination.”
Her testimony reminds us that mental health support requires listening, closeness, and commitment, always striving to ensure that each person feels recognized, valued, and supported on their journey toward recovery.

At Sisters Hospitallers Condeixa-a-Nova, every action reflects a commitment to serve with hospitality, offering spaces of comprehensive care where the dignity and hope of those we serve are always at the center.

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