The Vrystaat Nasorgsentrum (Free State Residential Care Centre) was founded in 1981 and is a registered NPO (NPO 002-795) with Article 18A status. The Centre comprises of 5 hostels and 2 houses at Bloemendal Road, Rayton, in the City of Bloemfontein, Mangaung Metro.

The Centre provides specialised and affordable accommodation in a safe environment with 24-hour care to adults between the ages 18-60 with intellectual disabilities. The aim is for beneficiaries to become as actively involved in society as possible, to live with dignity, security and community, and to experience a life which is meaningful.
A large number of the current residents are orphans or come from a disadvantaged socio-economic background.

The Centre is administrated by a Governing Board which consists of professional people from the community, two of which (according to the Constitution) should be a parent/family member of existing residents. We are dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing environment for all our residents. The support services we offer our beneficiaries include professional nursing, occupational therapy, social work and recreational activities. Our professional staff are required to develop individualised care plans for each resident.

The Centre offers protected workshops where beneficiaries with intellectual disabilities get the opportunity to develop and practice various occupational skills. Beneficiaries also work in the laundry, cleaning services, kitchen, garden and maintenance areas of the Centre. Transport is provided for beneficiaries to and from the Centre, and to various medical and other services not provided on the premises

Vrystaat Nasorgsentrum is primarily dependent on subsidies from the Department of Social Development and family contributions for its survival. Partnerships with the business community and civil society, are important to secure a safe and sustainable living and working environment for our beneficiaries.