What Opera Don Calabria does

Opera Don Calabria is a non-profit ecclesiastical institution (Ente Ecclesiastico civilmente riconosciuto) operating under the Congregazione dei Poveri Servi della Divina Provvidenza, founded by San Giovanni Calabria in Verona in 1907 and present in Rome since 1932, with 70+ years of continuous presence in the Primavalle district. The organization delivers a portfolio of accredited social, rehabilitation, and welfare services targeted at persons with mental health disabilities, intellectual deficits, the economically disadvantaged, and marginalized populations. Core operational units include three residential facilities (Casa Famiglia Primavalle at 8 guests, Casa Perez at 14 guests, Casa per ferie for tourists/students/religious visitors), a day center (Centro Diurno L'Alberoblu at 20 people), a social canteen (Mensa Sociale serving 120 meals/day), a social psychotherapy clinic (Ambulatorio Sociale di Psicoterapia serving ~200 adults and 100 children annually), a work integration project (Articolo 3), and a training/conference center (Centro FILO, 220-seat capacity).

The organization operates no proprietary technology platform; services are delivered through traditional care methodologies (psychotherapy, occupational therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation). Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: (1) public service contracts (convenzioni) with ASL (six jurisdictions), Regione Lazio, and Comune di Roma; (2) hospitality revenue at Casa per ferie (€20-40/person/night); (3) solidarity bomboniere and artisanal craft sales (€0.80-€7.00 per unit) supporting L'Alberoblu; and (4) book publication sales (€18-€25 per title). The go-to-market is community-led and referral-driven: beneficiaries access services through institutional referrals from local health authority Dipartimenti di Salute Mentale and municipality social services, while tourists and ancillary consumers reach the organization through direct bookings, email orders, and word-of-mouth within the Italian Catholic social services network. Pricing is hybrid — public-counterparty rates for accredited services, solidarity-based sliding scale for the psychotherapy ambulatorio, and unit pricing for commercial channels.

Name

Opera Don Calabria

Legal name

Congregazione Poveri Servi della Divina Provvidenza – Casa Buoni Fanciulli – Istituto Don Calabria

Website

https://operadoncalabria.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Opera Don Calabria is a non-profit Catholic ecclesiastical institution operating in Rome since 1932 that provides accredited social, rehabilitation, and welfare services — including residential care, day centers, a social canteen, and psychotherapy — for persons with mental health disabilities, the economically disadvantaged, and marginalized populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Social rehabilitation services
• Mental health support
• Disability residential care
• Vocational integration programs
• Affordable psychotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services and Healthcare Contracts: The organization operates accredited and convenzionato (contracted with government) social services including centro diurno (day center), residential facilities for disabled persons, and mental health services. Revenue comes from service agreements with ASL, Regione Lazio, Comune di Roma, and other public institutions.
2. Hospitality and Accommodation Services: Casa per ferie (holiday house) generates revenue through room rentals to tourists, students, and religious visitors. Pricing ranges from €20-40 per person per night depending on room type.
3. Bomboniere and Craft Sales: Solidarity bomboniere (favors) and artisanal products are sold through the Centro Diurno L'Alberoblu, with items ranging from €0.80 to €7.00. Products include handcrafted items, honey, grappa, jams, and religious items.
4. Publication Sales: The organization publishes books on psychology, psychotherapy, and social work, selling titles at €18-25 per book through direct sales and online orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Opera Don Calabria operates a portfolio of accredited social welfare, rehabilitation, and residential facilities for persons with mental health issues and disabilities. Core services include psychorehabilitative day centers, residential homes, a social canteen, an affordable psychotherapy clinic, work-integration programs, and a training center, all funded through government service agreements with ASL (local health authorities), Regione Lazio, and Roma Capitale.

Product overview

Opera Don Calabria is a social services organization operating as a unified portfolio of complementary facilities and programs for people with disabilities and mental health needs. The core offerings include three residential facilities (Casa Famiglia Primavalle, Casa Perez, Casa per Ferie), one day center (Centro Diurno L'Alberoblu), a social cafeteria (Mensa Sociale), a training center (Centro FILO), a psychotherapy clinic (Ambulatorio Sociale di Psicoterapia), and a work integration project (Progetto Articolo 3). Additional services include a solidarity favor shop (Bomboniere Solidali), published books, and the Calabrian Shelter international project. These services are accredited and convenzionata with Regione Lazio, Comune di Roma, and ASL, operating within an integrated social model focused on rehabilitation, inclusion, and care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'Alberoblu: Psychorehabilitation day care center for people with psychiatric disabilities
• Centro FILO
• Mensa Sociale
• Articolo 3
• Ambulatorio Sociale di Psicoterapia
• Calabrian Shelter

Products and services

• Centro Diurno L'Alberoblu

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 daily meals provided to the poor, 365 days/year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regione Lazio - Direzione regionale programmazione sanitaria e tutela della saluteOthersRegional government body responsible for health programming and protection. Opera Don Calabria holds accreditation and convenzioni (service agreements) with Regione Lazio for operating social and healthcare services including centro diurno and residential facilities.
• Aziende Sanitarie Locali (ASL) - RM A, RM B, RM C, RM D, RM E, RM FOthersMultiple ASL jurisdictions covering Rome territory. Partnerships include referrals of patients with mental health issues and disabilities to Opera Don Calabria services. Specific departments include Servizio Handicap, Dipartimento Salute Mentale, and U.O.C. Tutela Salute Mentale.
• Roma Capitale - Dipartimento Promozione servizi sociali e della saluteOthersRome Capital city government department for social services. Opera Don Calabria collaborates on social inclusion projects, operates the Mensa Sociale in partnership with Roma Capitale, and holds convenzioni for residential services.
• Provincia di Roma - Assessorato alle politiche sociali e della famigliaOthersProvincial government office for social and family policies. Collaboration includes SILD (Servizio Inserimento Lavorativo Disabili) and Dipartimento IX for Emigrazione ed Immigrazione matters.
• Caritas ItalianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Catholic charity organization. Opera Don Calabria collaborates with Caritas Italiana and Caritas Diocesana Roma on social welfare initiatives and support for marginalized populations.
• Fondazione Roma solidaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on social solidarity and disability support (formerly Fondazione handicap Dopo di Noi). Collaboration on projects for persons with disabilities.
• INMP - Istituto Nazionale per la promozione della salute delle popolazioni MigrantiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational institute for migrant health promotion. Opera Don Calabria collaborates on health initiatives for migrant populations and poverty-related diseases.
• UILDM - Unione Italiana Lotta alla Distrofia MuscolareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Union for the Fight against Muscular Dystrophy. Collaboration on support services for persons with muscular and neurological disabilities.
• Comunità di S.EgidiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian community active in social work and poverty assistance. Collaboration on social initiatives including joint photography exhibitions on poverty themes.
• Università degli Studi Sapienza RomaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMajor public university in Rome. Partnership for accepting psychology trainees and specializzazione post-laurea students. Includes collaboration with Facoltà di Psicologia and Facoltà di Scienze della Formazione.
• Università degli Studi Roma TreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPublic university in Rome. Collaboration includes Facoltà di Scienze della Formazione, Corso di Laurea in Educatori di comunità, and Master in Artiterapie (musicotherapy, dance-movement therapy, graphic and plastic arts, drama therapy).
• Accademia di Psicoterapia della famigliaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcademy of Family Psychotherapy. Partnership for accepting trainees and sharing clinical expertise in family therapy approaches.
• Scuola Romana di Psicoterapia FamiliareminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoman School of Family Psychotherapy. Collaboration on psychotherapy training and clinical supervision.
• A.R.A.P. - Associazione Riforma Assistenza PsichiatricaOthersAssociation for Psychiatric Assistance Reform. Family association partner for mental health advocacy and support.
• A.RE.SA.M. Onlus - Associazione Regionale per la Salute MentaleOthersRegional Association for Mental Health. Family association partner working on mental health awareness and support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/odcroma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/opera-don-calabria

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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