Center for rehabilitation and mental health
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About the project
Center for rehabilitation and mental health
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner organisation is a leading psychiatric care centre dedicated to serving patients from the departments of Cochabamba, Oruro, and La Paz. It plays a crucial role in improving the mental health of the Bolivian population by providing specialised therapeutic care and rehabilitation services within a supportive Therapeutic Community. The centre focuses particularly on individuals struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction, offering both inpatient and outpatient programmes. A key part of their mission includes family monitoring and support, ensuring a comprehensive approach to recovery. The facility is committed to providing compassionate, holistic, and welcoming care to all its patients, many of whom come from low-income backgrounds.
💼 What the programme involves
Adults with psychological disorders coming from the countryside or from low-income
families and those with drug dependencies.
Recently seven buildings have been built, 5 of which are designed to accommodate
people with mental illness. One of the buildings is designated for the administrative
area and another one for cooking and Laundry. Each community has a capacity for 32
hospitalized patients between men and women.
We serve specialty psychiatric pathology, primarily low-income persons, both at
departmental and at national level.
Volunteers collaborate in ATI (comprehensive therapeutic support), which exists in
different classrooms.
If the volunteer has specific skills that can contribute to the good learning of patients,
activities can be implemented on the different units.
Other important roles are planning recreational or sports activities, according to the
schedule.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be welcomed into the home of a carefully selected Bolivian host family. This immersive living arrangement is a unique opportunity to practice your Spanish daily, experience the local culture from an insider's perspective, and build meaningful, lasting connections.
🍲 Food
Your host family will provide you with breakfast and dinner, allowing you to savour authentic, home-cooked Bolivian cuisine. Cochabamba is known as the gastronomic capital of Bolivia, so be prepared to try delicious local specialties like salteñas, pique a lo macho, and silpancho.
📍 About the location
Nestled over 3,600 meters above sea level, La Paz captivates visitors with its dramatic landscapes and one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Surrounded by towering Andean mountains, the city offers breathtaking views at every turn. Its vibrant blend of Indigenous traditions and modern life creates a deeply authentic cultural experience. Colorful markets and cable cars gliding above the valley make every day an adventure.
🎒 Leisure activities
During your free time, you can explore the many attractions Cochabamba has to offer. Visit the bustling La Cancha market, one of the largest open-air markets in South America, or take a cable car to the iconic Cristo de la Concordia statue for breathtaking panoramic views of the city. For weekend adventures, consider a trip to Torotoro National Park, a geological wonderland of dinosaur footprints, deep canyons, and caves. You can also visit Incallajta, the largest Inca fortress in Bolivia, or travel to Villa Tunari, the gateway to the Amazon rainforest.
⚠️ Requirements
A person committed to improve the social conditions of life of other people.
A person with high ideals, where the welfare of others (especially those who are
most in need, such as homeless who have been abandoned and/or are mentally
ill) prevails on any other aspects.
🤝 Meeting point
the meeting point fixed at the la Paz airport, but this information has to be conformed
ℹ️ Additional information
project available from 1 month up to 1 year
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📅 Available sessions
BOL-81
02/03/2026 at 00:00 → 06/03/2028 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
500.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
La Paz, Bolivia
Bolivia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Bolivia Boliviano (BOB / $b)
Exchange rate
1 BOB = 0.076143 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Bolivia Time
Local time: 22:12 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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