Independent association of legal and natural persons pursuing as a basic goal the development and improvement of the level of social services. The association represents and defends the interests of its members. It facilitates the dissemination of scientific and research knowledge. It develops study, information, documentation, educational and expert activities.

Main office. This location provides professional social counselling through the Counselling Centre for People in Need, as well as the Social Activation Service for Families with Children of St. Rita (SASrd St. Rita) and the Kompas Low Threshold Facility for Children and Youth (NZDM Kompas).

We provide people with hearing and combined disabilities with comprehensive support in the form of social services that facilitate their integration into society (social rehabilitation, professional social counselling and interpreting services). We operate throughout the Czech Republic both in the field and on an outpatient basis.