MENS SANA o.p.s.

What MENS SANA o.p.s. does

MENS SANA, z.ú. is a Czech non-profit organization (ústav) founded in 1996 by Mgr. Antonín Liška and Mgr. Jaroslava Saidlová, headquartered in Ostrava-Poruba. It delivers registered social services under Czech law č. 108/2006 Sb. — social rehabilitation (§70), supported independent living (§43), and protected housing (§51) — combined with a Memory Training Center (cognitive rehabilitation), vocational rehabilitation, and a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) offering crisis support, Open Dialogue meetings, and peer support. The organization also runs the RUB social enterprise café and shop, an annual Crazy Fest destigmatization festival, and Mental Health Weeks (September 10–October 10). Since 2014 it has been a registered rehabilitation facility under Employment Law č. 435/2004 Sb., maintaining a 30% quota of employees with disabilities.

The organization serves more than 300 people with mental illness annually across the Moravian-Silesian Region, with operational capacity of 25 protected-housing users across 15 apartments, and 40 MDT users receiving 650+ interventions in 2025. Its leadership comprises a director (Saidlová), departmental heads for each service line, a project manager/co-founder (Liška), and a Board chaired by Ing. Oldřich Kasprzyk. The technology stack is non-proprietary; service delivery rests on social work methodologies (CARe methodology, case management, peer support, Recovery-based approach) rather than software platforms.

MENS SANA is funded through a multi-source model: government grants from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MPSV) via Moravskoslezský kraj, the Ministry of Health, the Moravian-Silesian Region, the City of Ostrava, and the Labor Office; EU structural funds (ESF OP Zaměstnanost); corporate and foundation donations (ČEZ Foundation, TESCO, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech, Olga Havlová Foundation); and individual donations plus social enterprise revenue from RUB. Pricing for registered services is set per official Czech price lists (ceník), with services partially or fully subsidized for users. Marketing and referrals are community-driven, supported by the Crazy Fest, Mental Health Weeks, website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and a referral network of psychiatrists, hospitals, and the Labor Office.

Name

MENS SANA o.p.s.

Legal name

MENS SANA, z.ú.

Website

https://menssana.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MENS SANA, z.ú. is a Czech non-profit founded in 1996 that delivers registered social services, cognitive rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, and supported housing to more than 300 people with mental illness annually in the Moravian-Silesian Region, funded through government grants, EU funds, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Social Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAE

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFACAH

Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Social rehabilitation
• Supported independent living
• Sheltered housing
• Psychosocial community care

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava-Poruba

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Subsidies: MENS SANA receives ongoing government funding from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MPSV) via Moravskoslezský kraj, the Ministry of Health, the Moravskoslezský Region (MSK), Statutory City of Ostrava, and the Labor Office (Úřad práce). These grants fund registered social services, facility repairs, and equipment for protected housing.
2. EU Structural Funds: Projects co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) – Operational Programme Employment and other EU programs support specific project-based initiatives.
3. Foundation and Corporate Donations: Funding from foundations including Nadace ČEZ, TESCO – Nadační fond, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech s.r.o., and individual donors. These support both operational costs and project-specific activities.
4. Donations from Individuals and Sponsors: Individual donations via bank transfer (account 188317535/0300 ČSOB), postal orders, permanent payment orders, in-kind gifts, and voluntary contributions from the public. Donors can specify project allocation and receive donation confirmation for tax purposes.
5. Social Enterprise Revenue (RUB Café and Workshop): RUB is a social enterprise café and design shop operated by MENS SANA, selling creative products made by clients. Revenue supports operational costs and client employment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MENS SANA o.p.s. provides registered social and psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with mental illness in the Moravian-Silesian Region. Its statutory services include Social Rehabilitation (§70), Supported Independent Living (§43), and Sheltered Housing (§51), supplemented by specialized programs such as the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), Memory Training Center (CTP), Work Rehabilitation, and the RUB social-enterprise café.

Product overview

MENS SANA z.ú. is a non-governmental non-profit organization founded in 1996 that provides a comprehensive suite of social services focused on mental health. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected services including core registered social services (Social Rehabilitation § 70, Supported Independent Living § 43, and Sheltered Housing), complemented by specialized programs such as the Memory Training Center (CTP), Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), and Work Rehabilitation. Additional offerings include leisure activities (art studio, ceramics, theater NETŘESK, music group TŘESK), educational programs (PC training, shorthand, foreign languages, financial management), and awareness initiatives like the annual CRAZY FEST destigmatization festival and Mental Health Weeks campaign. The organization serves annually over 300 people with disabilities in the Moravian-Silesian Region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Rehabilitation (§70) Registered social service under §70 of the Czech Social Services Act providing psychosocial rehabilitation to adults with mental illness, aimed at supporting independent living, social inclusion, and recovery. Delivered in the Moravian-Silesian Region.
• Supported Independent Living (§43) Registered social service under §43 of the Czech Social Services Act providing field-based support to adults with mental illness in their own homes, assisting with daily living skills, self-care, and community integration in the Moravian-Silesian Region.
• Sheltered Housing (§51) Registered social service under §51 of the Czech Social Services Act providing sheltered accommodation with on-site social support for adults with mental illness who cannot live fully independently, located in the Moravian-Silesian Region.
• Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Specialized multidisciplinary team program providing coordinated psychosocial and rehabilitation interventions to adults with mental illness as part of the organization's service portfolio.
• Memory Training Center (CTP) Specialized cognitive training program (Centrum tréninku paměti) delivering structured memory and cognitive exercises to clients with mental illness experiencing cognitive difficulties.
• Work Rehabilitation Program supporting vocational rehabilitation and work reintegration for adults with mental illness, helping clients prepare for and maintain meaningful employment.
• RUB Social Enterprise Café Operated social-enterprise café providing supported employment opportunities for clients of the organization's psychosocial rehabilitation programs while generating earned income to supplement nonprofit funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 300 people with disabilities served annually in Moravian-Silesian Region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• Botumy (social enterprise)supportingOthersSocial enterprise employing MENS SANA users in garden maintenance and wood product manufacturing. A client named Mirek has worked at Botumy for seven years, demonstrating successful vocational rehabilitation outcomes.
• Rubo Ostrava / RUB (social enterprise café and shop)coreOthersRUB is MENS SANA's own social enterprise – a café, design shop, and art space offering creative products made by clients. It provides employment for people with mental illness and serves as a community gathering space. After 4 years of development, it opened in 2022.
• FNO (Fakultní nemocnice Ostrava – psychiatric ward)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOstrava University Hospital psychiatric ward staff collaborate with MENS SANA's MDT and self-help groups, presenting programs and sharing experiences at joint workshops on mental illness and addiction.
• ASOCIACE KOMUNITNÍCH SLUŽEB (AKS) – Association of Community ServicessupportingOthersProfessional association of community social service providers in the Czech Republic. MENS SANA is a member.
• ASOCIACE POSKYTOVATELŮ SOCIÁLNÍCH SLUŽEB ČESKÉ REPUBLIKY (APSS ČR)supportingOthersCzech Republic association of social service providers. MENS SANA is a member.
• ČESKÁ RADA SOCIÁLNÍCH SLUŽEB (ČRSS) – Czech Council of Social ServicessupportingOthersNational council bringing together social service organizations. MENS SANA is a member.
• Klastr sociálních inovací a podniků SINECsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCluster of social innovations and enterprises in Ostrava. MENS SANA is a member, participating in network of social enterprises and innovation.
• CSR Při Radě kvality ČR / Asociace CSRsupportingOthersMENS SANA participates in CSR associations as part of its commitment to social responsibility, aligning with its award in Národní cena za CSR.
• Krajská hospodářská komora Moravskoslezského krajeminorOthersRegional Chamber of Commerce in Moravian-Silesian Region. MENS SANA is a member, supporting its social enterprise and employment activities.
• CDZ RIAPS Trutnov (Center duševního zdraví)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health center providing Telephone Crisis Help (TKP) service. MENS SANA references this service for its users and broader community needing crisis support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Green Doors: Czech peer-run mental health organization providing community-based support, employment programs, and recovery services for people with mental illness. Strong methodological overlap with MENS SANA's Recovery-based and peer support approach.
• Fokus Praha: Czech nonprofit providing community-based mental health social services including supported housing, social rehabilitation, and employment programs across Prague. Operates a comparable integrated service model for people with mental illness under similar Czech social services law.
• CDZ RIAPS Trutnov: Mental Health Center (CDZ) referenced in source data as MENS SANA's partner, providing multidisciplinary community mental health services including crisis support, Open Dialogue, and case management. Operates a directly comparable MDT-style model within the Czech psychiatric reform framework.

Broad incumbents

• SANANIM: One of the largest Czech NGOs in addiction and social services, providing residential treatment, harm reduction, social rehabilitation, and community programs. Comparable as a government-funded multi-site social services nonprofit, though larger and addiction-focused rather than mental illness broadly.
• Podané ruce: Major Czech harm reduction and addiction social services NGO headquartered in Brno. Operates field-based outreach, crisis services, and residential programs under similar Czech social services funding framework.
• Drop In: Established Czech social services organization providing harm reduction, addiction treatment, and community support services. Shares the NGO structure, government grant funding model, and multi-site field service delivery with MENS SANA.

Regional players

• Most k domovu: Czech nonprofit focused on supported housing and reintegration for people with mental illness and other vulnerable populations. Directly comparable residential services model to MENS SANA's protected housing (Chráněné bydlení).
• Ledovec: Czech nonprofit providing social services for people experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges, including supported housing and field outreach. Comparable operational model for housing-first and field-based social work in a different Czech region.

Others

• Bílý kruh bezpečí: Czech NGO providing social support and crisis services, focused on victims of crime rather than mental illness. Comparable as a peer in the broader Czech social services nonprofit ecosystem — similar funding sources, multi-site operations, and government contracting.
• Econnecta: Czech social innovation network and social services provider where MENS SANA is a cluster member (Klastr sociálních inovací a podniků SINEC). Comparable as a peer in the Ostrava regional social enterprise and social services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCp7CDKJiGUKaLm9csPeJ71w
• Facebookfacebook.com/menssana.cz
• Instagraminstagram.com/menssana.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mens-sana-o-p-s-

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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