Společnost Podané ruce

What Společnost Podané ruce does

Společnost Podané ruce o.p.s. is a Czech public-benefit non-profit (obecně prospěšná společnost) founded in 1991 by Jindřich Vobořil, headquartered in Brno. It delivers professional social and addiction services, including counseling for alcohol, drugs, and gambling addiction, debt management, support for children and youth, conflict-with-law services, nightlife outreach, primary prevention, and therapy. Service delivery is operationalized through nearly 40 specialized centers across four Czech regions (South Moravian, Olomouc, Zlín, and Vysočina), a 24/7 helpline, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger channels, and online counseling portals branded Naberte kurz and EXTC. The Institute of Expert Services (ies.podaneruce.cz) distributes educational courses for professionals and the public, and a mobile/web application (Port) supports gamblers with budget and time tracking.

The organization is not a technology company and does not develop proprietary software products. Its core technology footprint consists of standard web portals, a counseling CRM, and the Port app. Revenue mechanics are entirely non-commercial: all client-facing services are free, funded by a combination of Czech public subsidies, municipal grants, regional authority contracts, and private donations. The organization is governed by a Supervisory Board chaired by founder Jindřich Vobořil, with day-to-day operations led by Director Pavel Novák; current headcount is 251–500 employees. Key institutional partnerships include Diecězní charita Brno (founding partner), A.P.A.S. (Association of Addictological Service Providers), FoRS (Czech Forum for Development Cooperation), Correlation European Harm Reduction Network, and the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs.

Name

Společnost Podané ruce

Legal name

Společnost Podané ruce o.p.s.

Website

https://podaneruce.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Společnost Podané ruce is a Czech non-profit founded in 1991 that provides addiction treatment, harm reduction, prevention, and social services through nearly 40 centers across four Czech regions, serving individuals facing substance, gambling, debt, and youth-related needs free of charge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG), Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Harm reduction programs
• Social rehabilitation services
• Substance abuse counseling
• Online crisis counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Společnost Podané ruce o.p.s. is a Czech non-profit providing professional social and addiction services through nearly 40 specialized centers across four Czech regions. Core offerings include counseling for alcohol, drugs, and gambling addiction; debt management; support for children, youth, and individuals in conflict with the law; nightlife outreach and harm reduction; primary prevention programs for schools; therapy; and anonymous online counseling via the Naberte kurz and EXTC portals. Educational courses for professionals and the public are delivered through the Institute of Expert Services (IES).

Product overview

Společnost Podané ruce o.p.s. is a Czech nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of social services focused on addiction treatment, harm reduction, and prevention. The organization operates nearly 40 professional centers across four regions of the Czech Republic (South Moravian, Olomouc, Zlín, and Vysočina). Core services include professional counseling for substance abuse, gambling addiction, debt management, therapy, and support for children, youth, and those in conflict with the law. The portfolio includes prevention programs for schools, online counseling services (Naberte kurz), educational courses through the Institute of Expert Services (IES), and the Port mobile application for gambling harm reduction. The organization serves thousands of clients annually and has been operating for over 30 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Odborné služby (Professional Services)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A.P.A.S. (Asociace poskytovatelů adiktologických služeb)coreOthersSpolečnost Podané ruce is a member of the Association of Addictological Service Providers (A.P.A.S.), an organization that represents and supports addiction service providers in the Czech Republic.
• FoRS (České Fórum pro rozvojovou spolupráci)coreOthersSpolečnost Podané ruce is a member of the Czech Forum for Development Cooperation (FoRS), the largest platform of Czech non-governmental organizations involved in development cooperation.
• Correlation European Harm Reduction Network (CEHRN)coreOthersSpolečnost Podané ruce is a member of the Correlation European Harm Reduction Network, a European network focused on harm reduction for drug users.
• Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC)coreOthersSpolečnost Podané ruce is a member of the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC), which participates in the CND (Commission on Narcotic Drugs) process in Vienna.
• Diecézní charita BrnocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partner. Diecézní charita Brno (Diocesan Charity Brno) helped Podané ruce gain their first grants, employed early staff, and the two organizations have collaborated closely for nearly 30 years. Oldřich Haičman, director of Diecézní charita Brno, was a founding member of the supervisory board.
• Various Czech media outletsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe organization regularly appears in Czech media including Česká televize (Czech Television), Radio Wave, Brněnský deník, and PrahaIN, which provide coverage of addiction and harm reduction topics.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Correlation European Harm Reduction Network: European harm-reduction umbrella of which Podané ruce is a member. Functions as a thematic ecosystem peer for cross-border program and grant access.
• A.P.A.S. (Asociace poskytovatelů adiktologických služeb): Industry association of Czech addictology service providers of which Podané ruce is a member. Peer in the sense of shaping the funding and policy environment the company operates within.

Direct peers

• Laxus z.s. Czech harm-reduction organization operating contact centers, outreach, and the Night Mayor-style nightlife safety programs. Overlaps directly with Podané ruce's nightlife, harm-reduction, and youth lines.
• Magdaléna, o.p.s. Czech non-profit (same o.p.s. legal form) delivering outpatient addiction treatment and aftercare services. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and service mix to Podané ruce.
• SANANIM z.s. Czech non-profit providing addiction treatment, therapy, and harm reduction services across multiple centers in Prague and Central Bohemia. Closest direct competitor to Podané ruce in the same Czech SUD services market.
• René mládež, z.ú. Czech non-profit focused on at-risk youth, substance use prevention, and crisis intervention. Comparable to Podané ruce's youth and prevention program lines and similar funding mix.
• Diecézní charita Brno: Strategic founding partner of Podané ruce and a major Czech social services charity. Operates overlapping case management, debt counseling, and youth support programs in the same Moravian footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Shatterproof: Large US addiction advocacy and treatment-quality organization. Comparable mission and education/prevention focus, but operates at a national US scale with broader programmatic scope.

Emerging players

• Centrum Adiktologie (1. LF UK): Academic addictology center at Charles University providing research, training, and clinical services. Comparable in mission and education/training overlap with Podané ruce's IES arm.

Regional players

• DrugScope / Transform Drug Policy Foundation: UK-based drug-policy and harm-reduction advocacy organization. Comparable international advocacy and harm-reduction mission but focused on UK drug policy environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/spolecnostpodaneruce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/podaneruce
• Instagraminstagram.com/podane_ruce
• Xx.com/Podane_ruce

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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