Ikelos NGO

What Ikelos NGO does

Ikelos NGO (Σωματείο Ίκελος, legal name Σωματείο μη κερδοσκοπικού χαρακτήρα «ΙΚΕΛΟΣ») is a Greek non-profit association founded in September 2014 in Patras, Regional Unit of Achaia. Originally composed of volunteers focused on prevention and health promotion, the organization pivoted in 2018 into mental health by assuming operation of a group home and a protected apartment under the Psychargos deinstitutionalization programme. Today Ikelos operates 9 facilities across four Greek regions: three psychosocial rehabilitation hostels (Komotini in Rodopi, Attica, Western Athens — each with 15-bed capacity), one protected apartment in Attica (4 residents), one Early Intervention Unit in Psychosis (MEPS) in Piraeus, one adult day center in Chalandri (6th Mental Health Sector Attica), and three children/adolescents day centers serving Autism Spectrum Disorder and mental health needs in Achaia, Ilia, and Lasithi (Crete). Core products also include social welfare programmes such as the Housing and Reintegration of Vulnerable Groups initiative (serving homeless individuals and families in Western Achaia, Erymanthos, and Athens) and the Basic Goods Provision Structure (social pantry, communal dining, social pharmacy) in the Municipality of Ilida, which has served over 2,500 beneficiaries.

The organization delivers services through multidisciplinary clinical teams (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, special educators) without any proprietary technology platform; its digital presence consists of a standard WordPress website, Facebook, and YouTube. There is no commercial product, no fee-for-service pricing, and no public API or SDK. The business model is entirely grant-funded: Ikelos draws revenue from EU Operational Programmes (Eastern Macedonia Thrace 2014-2020, Western Greece 2014-2020, Crete 2021-2027), Greek central-government grants (Ministry of Labor, General Secretariat for Social Welfare, National Institute for Labor and Human Resources), and voluntary donations. Distribution is direct, through physical facilities, with beneficiaries reached via municipal, hospital, and social-services referrals. Active 2026 hiring at multiple sites (Hostel Attica III, Komotini Hostel in its 4th recruitment round, MEPS Piraeus staffing for 15 positions) indicates continued operational scaling within the constraints of program-cycle funding.

Name

Ikelos NGO

Legal name

Σωματείο μη κερδοσκοπικού χαρακτήρα "ΙΚΕΛΟΣ"

Website

https://somateio-ikelos.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ikelos NGO is a Greek non-profit association operating 9 mental-health and social-welfare facilities across four regions of Greece, delivering psychosocial rehabilitation, housing, day programs, and food assistance to adults and children with mental disorders, homeless individuals, and economically vulnerable populations, funded through EU operational programmes and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Psychosocial rehabilitation
• Social welfare programs
• Community housing support
• Homeless reintegration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Patras

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. European Union Operational Programs: Funded through European Regional Development Fund and operational programs including 'Eastern Macedonia Thrace 2014-2020', 'Western Greece 2014-2020', and 'Crete 2021-2027'. Programs include housing units, day centers, and mental health services.
2. Government Grants: Funding from Greek Ministry of Labor, General Secretariat for Social Welfare, and National Institute for Labor and Human Resources for social welfare programs.
3. Donations: Voluntary donations from individuals and organizations to support the organization's mission and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ikelos NGO is a Greek non-profit association that operates a network of 9 social services facilities providing psychosocial rehabilitation, long-stay housing (hostels and protected apartments), day centers, and early intervention for psychosis. Its beneficiaries are adults and children with serious mental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and socially vulnerable populations (homeless, low-income, and at-risk families). Programs are delivered free of charge and funded through EU operational programmes, Greek government grants, and donations.

Product overview

Ikelos NGO is a non-profit social services organization operating primarily in mental health and social welfare in Greece. Rather than a unified technology product, the organization operates a portfolio of 9 distinct social service units and programmes: three hostels (Οικοτροφεία) in Komotini, Attica, and Western Athens providing psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with mental disorders; one Protected Apartment (Προστατευόμενο Διαμέρισμα) in Attica; one Early Intervention Unit for Psychosis (ΜΕΠΨ) in Piraeus; three Day Centers (Κέντρα Ημέρας) serving children, adolescents, and adults with mental health needs including autism; plus multiple social welfare programmes covering food assistance, housing support, and employment reintegration for vulnerable populations. These services are funded through EU operational programmes and government grants, not sold as commercial products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hostel Komotini (Οικοτροφείο Κομοτηνής) - Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit Long-stay accommodation, support, and treatment services for up to 15 adults (up to 65 years) with serious mental disorders, severe psychosocial problems, or intellectual disability with secondary mental disorders, located in Komotini, Rodopi.
• Hostel Attica (Οικοτροφείο ΑΤΤΙΚΗ) - Long-Stay Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit High-protection long-stay facility providing accommodation, support, and treatment for up to 15 adult chronic patients with severe intellectual disability and secondary mental disorders, located in Athens, Attica.
• Hostel Western Athens (Οικοτροφείο Π.Ε. Δυτικού Τομέα Αθηνών) - Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit Accommodation, support, and treatment services for up to 15 adults with serious mental disorders and serious psychosocial problems or intellectual disability with secondary mental disorders, located in Ilion, Western Athens.
• Protected Apartment Attica (Προστατευόμενο Διαμέρισμα ΑΤΤΙΚΗ) Psychosocial rehabilitation unit providing limited supervision and mental health services for up to 4 individuals with mental disorders or intellectual disability who have increased but not full self-care capability, targeting transition to fully autonomous living.
• Early Intervention Unit in Psychosis - ΜΕΠΨ (Piraeus) Mental health unit in Piraeus providing comprehensive clinical evaluation, individualized care plans, pharmacotherapy, psychotherapeutic interventions, psychoeducation, and vocational rehabilitation for young individuals experiencing first-episode psychotic symptoms.
• Day Center 6th TOPSY Attica (Κέντρο Ημέρας 6ου ΤΟΨΥ Αττικής) Community mental health day unit in Chalandri serving adults with serious psychiatric and psychosocial problems of the 6th Mental Health Sector of Attica, focusing on health promotion, prevention, awareness, and therapeutic interventions for mental health disorders, autism, and substance dependency.
• Day Center Achaia for Children, Adolescents & Young Adults with ASD (Κέντρο Ημέρας Αχαΐας) Community mental health day center providing psychosocial care for children, adolescents, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Achaia, focusing on continuity of therapeutic care, functional improvement, psychosocial rehabilitation, and social integration.
• Day Center Ilia for Children, Adolescents & Young Adults with ASD (Κέντρο Ημέρας Ηλείας) Community mental health day center providing psychosocial care and family support for children, adolescents, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Ilia Prefecture.
• Day Center Lasithi for Children & Adolescents (Κέντρο Ημέρας Παιδιών & Εφήβων Π.Ε. Λασιθίου) Day center in Ierapetra, Lasithi, providing mental health support and community outreach services for children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Mental Health Support Programme 'No One Alone in the Pandemic' (Κανένας μόνος στην πανδημία) Mental health services programme providing psychosocial support to the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic, including support for unemployed persons, suicide prevention, depression treatment, and vulnerable groups.
• Basic Goods Provision Structure - Social Grocery, Communal Dining, Social Pharmacy in Ilida (Δομή Παροχής Βασικών Αγαθών) Social welfare programme providing food assistance through a social grocery, two daily communal meals, and a social pharmacy to economically vulnerable residents of Ilia Municipality, Greece.
• Housing and Reintegration Programme for Vulnerable Groups (Στέγαση και Επανένταξη Ευπαθών Ομάδων) Housing and social reintegration programme for vulnerable groups including homeless persons, families in shelters, victims of domestic violence, and individuals aging out of child protection facilities, providing housing transition, employment reintegration, and social care services.
• Housing and Employment Programme for the Homeless (Στέγαση και Εργασία για τους αστέγους) Support programme for homeless individuals providing housing, basic necessities, psychosocial support, individual counseling, financial management guidance, referral services, and vocational integration support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 beneficiaries served through Basic Goods Provision Structure program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Municipality of Ilida (Δήμος Ήλιδας)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Ikelos collaborated with Municipality of Ilida to implement the Basic Goods Provision Structure program (Social Pantry, Communal Dining, Social Pharmacy) under Operational Program 'Western Greece 2014-2020'. The program served over 2,500 beneficiaries addressing food insecurity and access to healthcare for economically disadvantaged citizens.
• Municipality of Western Achaia (Δήμος Δυτικής Αχαΐας)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership under the 'Housing and Reintegration of Vulnerable Groups' program (L-21 Plan) providing housing and social care services for homeless individuals and families.
• Municipality of Erymanthos (Δήμος Ερυμάνθου)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership under the 'Housing and Reintegration of Vulnerable Groups' program (L-22 Plan) providing housing and social care services.
• Municipality of Athens (Δήμος Αθηναίων)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership under the 'Housing and Reintegration of Vulnerable Groups' program (A-26 Plan) addressing homelessness in Athens.
• Philanthropic Fund of the Archbishopric of Athens (Φιλόπτωχο Ταμείο της Αρχιεπισκοπής Αθηνών)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration partner in the 'Housing and Reintegration of Vulnerable Groups' program supporting homeless individuals and families.
• General Secretariat for Social Welfare (Γενική Γραμματεία Πρόνοιας)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Funding body for the 'Housing and Reintegration of Vulnerable Groups' program under the Ministry of Labor, Social Insurance and Social Welfare.
• Ministry of Labor, Social Insurance and Social Welfare (Υπουργείο Εργασίας, Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης και Πρόνοιας)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Government ministry providing oversight and funding for social welfare programs including the 'Housing and Reintegration of Vulnerable Groups' initiative.
• National Institute for Labor and Human Resources (Εθνικό Ινστιτούτο Εργασίας και Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2014Managing authority for the 'Housing and Reintegration of Vulnerable Groups' program providing administrative oversight and implementation support.
• Social Policy Institute (Κοινωνικό Πολιτικό Ινστιτούτο)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Academic partner providing research and policy support for social welfare initiatives.
• Center for Social Welfare (Κέντρο Κοινωνικής Πρόνοιας)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership with Center for Social Welfare of Western Greece for housing and social care programs for homeless individuals.
• 6th TOMY Attica (6ο ΤΟΨΥ Αττικής)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the 6th Regional Mental Health Authority of Attica for operation of Day Center for adults with mental health needs.
• DYTAP - Psychiatric Clinic of Western AthenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for operation of the Hostel in Western Sector of Athens providing psychosocial rehabilitation services for adults with mental health needs.
• DYPAP - Psychiatric Care AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation providing psychiatric care services; Ikelos operates Day Centers and hostels under the psychiatric care framework.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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