Campus Santé Mentale Saint-Bernard

What we do: Campus Santé Mentale Saint-Bernard is a specialized psychiatric healthcare institution providing comprehensive mental health services. It operates 9 care units with nearly 300 beds for adults facing psychiatric disorders, psychological difficulties, or intellectual disabilities. The facility includes a licensed residential Psychiatric Care Home (Maison de Soins Psychiatriques - MSP) with 136 beds across 8 living spaces for stabilized chronic mental illness patients. The care approach is holistic, addressing psychiatric, somatic, and social aspects to promote patient dignity and reintegration into society.

Where we are located: The headquarters is located at Rue Jules Empain 43, 7170 Manage, Walloon Region, Belgium.

Short history: Founded in 1938, Campus Santé Mentale Saint-Bernard is part of the non-profit association Œuvres des Frères de la Charité. Over the decades, it has grown into one of the largest mental health employers in the region.

Organization & culture: The campus employs nearly 600 workers, making it a major regional employer. Multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, general practitioners, nurses, social workers, and therapists collaborate to provide patient-centered care. The culture emphasizes respect for patient rights, dignity, and a supportive environment that fosters social and familial rehabilitation.