IPDJ
Published 5 November 2026, 22:39
IPDJ — Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude (Portuguese Institute for Sport and Youth)
The state body responsible for youth policy and sport. It runs Cuida-te, a programme for young people's health and wellbeing, pays for sessions with psychologists and nutritionists through vouchers, supports youth associations, and runs a network of regional offices and Movijovem hostels.
Where you come across it. Service pages for young people on gov.pt, the Cuida-te and Associa-te programmes, calls for applications and competitions for youth organisations.
The institute itself does not offer appointments: it issues the voucher, and you book with a private specialist who has joined the programme.
Official website: ipdj.gov.pt