Hospitality in Action: Comprehensive Care for the Elderly Project

At the Mental Health Hospital Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro in the city of Pasto, we have developed the project “Mercy that Accompanies”, an initiative born out of our commitment to providing comprehensive, humane, and respectful care to the older adults we serve.

The aim of this project is to create therapeutic and emotional spaces that dignify the ageing process, promoting active listening, emotional support, and continuous companionship.

Through an interdisciplinary team, we ensure not only specialised clinical care, but also a compassionate and close presence that recognises the value of each individual’s life story.

Since 1949, the Mental Health Hospital Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, located in San Juan de Pasto, has become a cornerstone of mental healthcare in Latin America. Founded by the Sisters Hospitallers, it was the first in the region to offer specialised and compassionate care to those most in need, particularly people experiencing mental illness, disabilities, and other situations of vulnerability.

True to its mission, the hospital provides holistic care based on human dignity, without discrimination based on race, culture, or social status. With a highly trained and committed team, its aim is not only clinical recovery, but also emotional and spiritual support for each patient. Its humanist-Christian approach inspires person-centred care that responds to today’s challenges with quality, warmth, and a strong commitment to social justice and sustainable development.