A.L.ICe. Bologna ODV - Associazione per la Lotta all'Ictus Cerebrale

What A.L.ICe. Bologna ODV - Associazione per la Lotta all'Ictus Cerebrale does

A.L.I.Ce. Bologna ODV is an Italian voluntary non-profit association (Organizzazione di Volontariato) founded in 2009 to support stroke survivors and their families in the Bologna metropolitan area and the broader Emilia-Romagna region. Operating as a local chapter of the national A.L.I.Ce. Italia ODV, the organization delivers a portfolio of free services that includes a telephone helpline, hospital-based listening points (Punti di Ascolto) at Ospedale Maggiore and Policlinico di Sant'Orsola, individual and family psychological counseling, peer support groups ('Rinascita' for survivors and 'Rinascita insieme' for caregivers), weekly online physical activity sessions led by volunteer physiotherapists, and monthly psychoeducational workshops. The association also runs targeted projects such as the D.A.RE. remote dysphagia-caregiver teleassistance initiative and the 'Rinascere dopo l'Ictus' socialization laboratory, and participates in awareness campaigns including World Stroke Day and the FAST Heroes school program.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its service delivery relies on trained psychologists, physiotherapists, and volunteer facilitators supported by partnerships with Fondazione del Monte (project funding), Ca' Solare (venue hosting), Università di Bologna (research collaboration), Comune di Bologna (event hosting), and local healthcare providers. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

The revenue model is a non-commercial hybrid typical of Italian Third Sector ODVs: annual membership fees of €10 per member (unchanged since 2009), voluntary individual donations accepted via bank transfer (IBAN), postal account, PayPal, and Satispay, the Italian 5x1000 tax designation (tax code 91310060370), and periodic crowdfunding or foundation grants for specific projects. A lean staff of 5 employees supports the operations, which are governed by an elected board led by President Marina Farinelli, a medical psychologist. The association is officially registered in Italy's Registro Unico del Terzo Settore at number 44580.

Name

A.L.ICe. Bologna ODV - Associazione per la Lotta all'Ictus Cerebrale

Legal name

A.L.I.Ce. Bologna ODV - Associazione per la Lotta all'Ictus Cerebrale

Website

https://bologna.aliceitalia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A.L.I.Ce. Bologna ODV is a non-profit association founded in 2009 that provides free psychological, informational, and social support services to stroke survivors, families, and caregivers in the Bologna area, operating hospital listening points and community programs as a chapter of A.L.I.Ce. Italia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stroke Patient Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAIAG

Stroke & Vascular Neurology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Neurology

SECONDARYHSABADAE

Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy In-Home (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson’s)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

SECONDARYHSABAEAH

Cognitive Stimulation & Reminiscence Therapy (Non-Clinical)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

Keywords

• Stroke support services
• Patient advocacy association
• Neurological rehabilitation support
• Caregiver support programs
• Non-profit health association

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees of €10 per member, unchanged since 2009. Members include stroke survivors, their families, healthcare professionals, and supporters who share the association's mission.
2. Donations: Voluntary donations from individuals and organizations through bank transfer (IBAN: IT34 T076 0102 4000 0009 7639 363), postal account (C/C 97639363), PayPal, and Satispay. Donations qualify for tax benefits under Italian law for non-profits.
3. 5x1000 tax designation: Italian tax designation program where taxpayers can allocate 0.5% of their income tax to registered non-profit organizations. Tax code: 91310060370.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

A.L.I.Ce. Bologna ODV provides free support services to stroke survivors and their families in the Bologna area, including a telephone helpline, in-hospital listening points, psychological counseling, peer support groups, online physical activity sessions, psychoeducational workshops, and awareness seminars. The association also runs the 'Rinascere dopo l'Ictus' socialization project and the FAST Heroes school-based stroke awareness campaign. All services are provided free of charge and sustained by member fees, donations, and the 5x1000 tax designation program.

Product overview

A.L.I.Ce. Bologna ODV is a non-profit association for stroke prevention and support, offering a portfolio of free services to stroke survivors and their families. The core service offering includes telephone support, in-person and online psychological counseling, peer support groups, online physical activity sessions, and psychoeducational meetings. The association operates listening points in major Bologna hospitals and conducts awareness campaigns including the FAST Heroes educational program for schools. All services are provided free of charge, sustained by members and volunteers through membership fees (€10/year) and donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supporto Telefonico (Telephone Helpline) Telephone helpline providing information and emotional support to stroke patients and their families. Free service available at 348 3197872.
• Punti di Ascolto (Hospital Listening Points) In-person listening points located in hospitals and rehabilitation centers (Ospedale Maggiore, Policlinico S.Orsola, Villa Bellombra, AxiA, Spazio Salute) to welcome and support stroke patients and families during hospitalization and after discharge.
• Colloqui di Supporto Psicologico (Psychological Counseling) Individual or family psychological counseling sessions to address initial confusion after stroke, support family adaptation, and improve emotional well-being. Provided by a medical psychologist.
• Gruppi di Condivisione e Auto Mutuo Aiuto (Support Groups) Peer support meetings for stroke survivors ('Rinascita' group) and for families and caregivers ('Rinascita insieme'), facilitated by a psychologist for sharing emotions and comparing coping strategies.
• Attivita Motoria di Gruppo Online (Online Physical Activity) Weekly online physical activity sessions led by volunteer expert physiotherapists, aimed at maintaining an active lifestyle and managing health within a socialization context. Held every Tuesday from 17:30 to 19:00.
• Incontri Psicoeducazionali (Psychoeducational Meetings) Psychoeducational meetings led by a psychologist covering major post-stroke changes, their evolution, and daily management. Includes the 'Gestire le emozioni dopo l'ictus' (Managing emotions after stroke) group held every third Friday of the month.
• Seminari 'Per una Cultura della Salute e della Cura' Educational seminar series bringing together experts, stroke survivors, their families, and healthcare professionals to address post-stroke changes, care needs, prevention, and general health topics.
• Progetto 'Rinascere dopo l'Ictus' Socialization laboratories for post-stroke recovery held at Ca' Solare in Bologna, focusing on peer support, culture exchange, and rehabilitation activities for stroke survivors. Launched April 8, 2024 with support from Fondazione del Monte.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Ca' SolarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2024Ca' Solare in Bologna provides venue hosting for the 'Rinascere dopo l'Ictus' laboratories and support activities, offering its facilities free of charge to accommodate stroke survivors' meetings and programs.
• A.L.I.Ce. Italia ODVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association to which A.L.I.Ce. Bologna ODV is affiliated. Provides organizational support, shared resources, national campaigns (including FAST Heroes), and represents the association in the World Stroke Organization.
• Università di BolognamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research collaboration on stroke. The association maintains collaborative relationships with university researchers and scholars from many international universities for studies and research on stroke.
• Comune di BolognamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Bologna hosts periodic meetings and conferences organized by A.L.I.Ce. Bologna for operators, patients, and families on stroke-related topics.
• Ospedale S.OrsolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrowdfunding campaign successfully funded psychological support services within S.Orsola hospital, providing a psychologist for stroke patients and families during hospitalization, discharge, and return home. Also supports monthly psychoeducation groups on emotional management.
• Healthcare professionals and operatorsmoderateOthersHealthcare professionals collaborate with A.L.I.Ce. Bologna in organizing educational events, seminars, and conferences. They also participate in the 'CurArti' performance event to raise funds for the association.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stroke Association (UK): UK charity dedicated to supporting stroke survivors, families, and caregivers through helplines, peer support, information services, and rehabilitation resources — same non-clinical patient-advocacy model as A.L.I.Ce. Bologna.
• Stroke Foundation Australia: Australian non-profit focused on stroke prevention, support, and recovery — comparable in mission (survivor and caregiver services, awareness campaigns, FAST-style symptom recognition) though operating at a national scale.
• Different Strokes (UK): UK charity working specifically with younger stroke survivors and their families through peer support groups, exercise classes, and information services — closely mirrors A.L.I.Ce. Bologna's survivor-and-caregiver support-group model.
• A.L.I.Ce. Italia ODV: National Italian stroke association and parent organization of A.L.I.Ce. Bologna. Directly comparable as a non-profit providing stroke awareness, patient support, and prevention services across Italy, with chapters and partner organizations in many cities.

Broad incumbents

• World Stroke Organization: Global umbrella organization of which A.L.I.Ce. Italia (and by extension Bologna) is a member; runs World Stroke Day and supports stroke societies worldwide — analogous in advocacy and awareness mission at a global level.
• American Stroke Association: Division of the American Heart Association focused on stroke awareness, patient support, and research — operates a much larger scale advocacy and education mission in the same stroke-survivor support category.
• European Stroke Organisation (ESO): European professional society organizing stroke science, education, and guidelines — adjacent to A.L.I.Ce. Bologna through shared focus on stroke, but operates at the clinical/research/scientific-policy layer rather than direct patient services.
• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada: Large Canadian non-profit covering both heart disease and stroke with survivor support, research funding, and prevention awareness — overlapping in the stroke support and awareness categories, at significantly greater scale.

Others

• Fondazione Telethon: Major Italian non-profit funding rare-disease genetic research and patient support, sustained by donations and televised fundraisers — relevant peer on Italian disease-specific non-profit fundraising, scale, and public-engagement playbook.
• Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori (LILT): Italian nationwide non-profit association providing cancer patient and caregiver support, prevention campaigns, and local chapter structures — comparable operating model (memberships, donations, 5x1000, local chapters serving patients) in a parallel disease area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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