Social services news in Lisboa, Portugal

Lisbon Metro opens three stations to homeless people overnight

Alenquer Misericórdia opens a nursery after investing 4 million

Located between Alenquer and Carregado, the nursery was created with the goal of providing a local social service that is accessible and tailored to families' needs.

New social complex opens in Azambuja

Residential care home, home support, and continuing care in a single space. Cerci Flor da Vida inaugurates the complex in Azambuja tomorrow, with funding from the PRR.

Homicidal son begs to go to a shelter. Before killing his mother, he had already assaulted his father

In an audio message from August 5th, one week before murdering his mother, the 15-year-old minor told his family he was going to be institutionalised.

CPCJ technicians are insufficient for the number of cases: Psychologist analyses case of 15-year-old who killed mother in Algés

The child reported that the mother assaulted and threatened to kill his four-year-old sister. Dismissing the evidence and considering the youth manipulative, the court refused institutionalisation and the return of the children to Brazil under the guardianship of the paternal family, as reported by CM.

When fear marks the heart of Lisbon

We are concerned that the Lisbon City Council continues to concentrate certain social services in the same territories. Opinion by Maria João Correia

IPSS in Lisbon at risk of closing

22 workers may face unemployment and 78 children and 30 elderly people could be left without support, warned the Greater Lisbon Teachers' Union.

Union warns of possible closure of IPSS

The social institution in Ajuda, which has been supporting children and the elderly for 50 years, fears it will not reopen in September. While the management awaits 'answers', employees have not received their holiday pay.

Residents say homeless overnight shelter in Lisbon will increase problems

Three dozen residents from Álvares Fagundes and General Justiniano Padrel streets and the surrounding area gathered late in the afternoon in front of the overnight shelter, holding two banners that read “Moedas wants to hide the homeless”.

Santa Casa appeals for foster families in Lisbon

In a statement, the institution explains that there are currently more than a thousand children in the Lisbon district looking for a foster family.

Lisbon City Council is "finishing" a central information platform on homeless people

Lisbon City Council councillor Maria Luísa Aldim announced the creation of an electronic platform that provides access to information about homeless people to “all entities working in the field”

Portugal: Union of Misericórdias launches game 'Discovering the Misericórdias with the SDGs'

The Union of Misericórdias has released an educational game focused on exploring the organisation's work in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Portuguese people cut back on gambling spending due to the war. Santa Casa records a 40 million euro drop

The Provider of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML) admits that the institution suffered a 40 million euro drop because the Portuguese people cut back on their gambling expenditure.

Loures inaugurates social shelter centre

The new facility, managed by VITAE and furnished by IKEA, accommodates 15 people in social emergency situations, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Santa Casa de Lisboa ends 2025 with profits exceeding 43 million

Santa Casa de Lisboa recorded its best operating result in 17 years in 2025, with profits of 43.6 million euros, and contributed approximately 870 million to the State through social lottery games, the institution announced this Thursday, the 9th. According to a statement, the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML) reported a net profit of 43.6 million euros, a 44% increase compared to 2024, consolidating its financial recovery and allowing for the acceleration of restructuring plan targets. The institution highlighted growth in social action and health services, as well as a strong performance in social lottery sales, which reached 3.143 billion euros in gross revenue.

Appeals Court confirms acquittal of social workers in case involving removal of daughters from mother

The professionals had been tried and acquitted for allegedly lying in 2015.

Family with four minors evicted from caravan in Lisbon

The vehicle, which had served as a home for two years, was confiscated by the Municipal Police. The PCP questioned the action taken without prior notice from the City Council and the social services' guarantee that they would not be removed.

Renewed support structure for victims of domestic violence

Financial support of up to €230,000 faced a vote against from Chega. Lisbon City Council also discussed proposals concerning stray animals and issued several notes of condolence over deaths and tragedies.

Lisbon Metro opens three stations overnight to people experiencing homelessness because of the cold

The stations open from this Friday through the early hours of Tuesday are Oriente (Red line), Rossio (Green line) and Santa Apolónia (Blue line).