Harghita County Directorate General for Social and Child Protection
Harghita County Development Agency
Hargita Népe Publishing
János Kájoni County Library
Harghita County Council's Mountain and Cave Rescue Public Service
Harghita County Council County Personal Records Directorate
Harghita Publishing Office
Harghita County Heritage Preservation Resource Center
Gyergyószárhegy Cultural and Arts Center
Harghita County Folk Art School
Harghita County Cultural Center
Harghita County Council's Public Service for Guarding and Protecting County-Interest Facilities
Harghita County Educational Counseling and Resource Center
Saint Anna Special Vocational High School of Csíkszereda
Oklánd Special School
Bélbor Special School
Csíkszereda County Emergency Hospital
Gyergyótölgyes Psychiatric Hospital
This page contains the list of subordinated institutions of Harghita County Council.
Institutions under the Authority of Harghita County Council
The institutions presented below operate under the authority of the Harghita County Council and play a key role in delivering public services and supporting community development across the county. Together, they form a diverse and integrated institutional network covering areas such as education, healthcare, social protection, culture, public safety and administration. These entities ensure the implementation of public policies at local level while responding to the specific needs of residents through specialised services and programmes. Their work contributes to improving quality of life, strengthening social cohesion, and preserving the county’s cultural and natural heritage.
At the same time, these institutions support innovation, professional development and efficient service delivery, in line with national standards and European principles. Through coordinated action and sectoral expertise, they represent an essential pillar of Harghita County’s sustainable and inclusive development.
Harghita Publishing Office
Based in Miercurea Ciuc, Harghita Publishing Office is a county-level institution under the Harghita County Council and plays an important role in the literary and cultural life of Székelyföld. It focuses on preserving and promoting Székely literary and cultural heritage by publishing works by contemporary authors from the region. Its initiatives include the Székely Library series, which documents 300 years of local written tradition, as well as cultural magazines reflecting the region’s heritage.
Harghita County Council’s Mountain and Cave Rescue Public Service
The service carries out specialised rescue operations in mountain and cave environments across Harghita County. It manages emergency interventions, provides first aid, and deploys specialised teams, including diving and rescue dog units, to ensure safety in difficult terrain. It also monitors tourist routes, promotes accident prevention, and coordinates regional teams in order to maintain public safety and rapid response capacity.
Harghita County Personal Records Directorate
The Harghita County Personal Records Directorate manages civil status and identity records for the residents of Harghita County. It oversees the issuance of identity documents, maintains the county population register, and records births, marriages and deaths. The directorate also provides guidance on legal procedures and ensures that personal data is accurately maintained and accessible to the public.
Harghita County Educational Counseling and Resource Center
The Harghita County Educational Counseling and Resource Center is a public education institution with legal personality, maintained by the Harghita County Council and operating within the national education system. It coordinates, monitors and evaluates county-level special education and counseling services, supporting the educational development of children and students. Through its counseling, speech therapy and career guidance networks, the center also functions as an information and resource hub for students, teachers, parents and partner organisations.
Harghita County Directorate General for Social and Child Protection
Social and Child Protection Directorate
Covering Harghita County, this institution provides social protection services for children, adults, elderly people and persons with disabilities. It coordinates and monitors programmes that safeguard rights, promote inclusion and support vulnerable groups. Residential and community-based centres under its management provide counseling, rehabilitation and tailored assistance for individual needs.
Hargita Népe Publishing
Hargita Népe Publishing, based in Miercurea Ciuc, operates under the authority of the Harghita County Council. Established in 1968, it publishes the county’s main daily newspaper, Hargita Népe. In addition to print media, the publisher manages advertising, subscriptions and an online store, serving the local community’s information needs.
Oklánd Special School
Oklánd Special School is dedicated to students with learning difficulties and intellectual disabilities and is unique in the country. It provides eight years of education, combining general lessons with special education support, individual development and full-day activities. The school focuses on personal development and prepares students for vocational training, social integration and independent living in a supportive, family-like environment.
Saint Anna Special Vocational High School
The Saint Anna Special Vocational High School is a special education institution working with students with special educational needs. Its activity focuses on inclusion and the development of practical skills.
Bélbor Special School
Bélbor Special School is a special education centre located in Bilbor village, Harghita County. It is a public educational institution that provides support for students with special needs through tailored education and full-day services. The school combines traditional lessons with individualised special education programmes and places strong emphasis on personal development, social integration and preparation for vocational training and independent living.
County Emergency Hospital
The County Emergency Hospital operates as a high-competency medical institution under the authority of the Harghita County Council, with both inpatient and outpatient services. It provides comprehensive healthcare to the residents of Miercurea Ciuc, Harghita County and neighbouring regions, including emergency care for more than 25,000 patients annually. The hospital combines modern facilities, specialised medical staff and administrative support to deliver patient-centred, high-quality medical treatment in multiple departments and locations.
Gyergyótölgyes Psychiatric Hospital
Tulghes Psychiatric Hospital, located in Tulghes village, Harghita County, provides specialised care for patients with mental illnesses. It serves residents of Harghita and neighbouring counties, depending on available capacity. The hospital combines professional medical staff and tailored psychiatric services to support patients’ recovery and well-being.
Harghita County Development Center
The Harghita County Development Center, based in Miercurea Ciuc, aligns workforce needs with vocational training across the county. It facilitates job placement by publishing employment opportunities and supports students and parents in choosing suitable careers through guidance and information programmes. The center also organises and participates in county-level job fairs and supports regional employment initiatives.
János Kájoni County Library
The Kájoni János Library of Harghita County serves as a central cultural and educational hub for the local community, offering a wide range of programmes, workshops, and access to both physical and digital collections. It preserves and promotes regional intellectual and cultural values, manages the largest library holdings in the county, and provides resources to more than 5,000 registered users annually. The library also functions as a methodological centre, supervising public library activity across Harghita County, and operates under the Harghita County Council in a modern building inaugurated in 2012.
Harghita County Council’s Public Service for Guarding and Protecting County-Interest Facilities
Guarding and Protection Service
This public service operates as a specialised institution under the authority of the Harghita County Council. Its role is to provide security, surveillance and protection for county-owned buildings, assets and public facilities through trained security personnel. Operating within the national legal framework, the service ensures the safety of public property, staff and administrative activities across the county.
Harghita County Heritage Preservation Resource Center
Established in 2006, the Harghita County Heritage Preservation Resource Center works with a dedicated professional team to promote cultural and educational activities. Its core work includes organising lectures, conferences, training sessions, exhibitions and book launches, with a strong focus on preserving folk culture, traditional costumes, motifs and regional heritage sites. The center also publishes ethnographic and local history materials, produces documentary films, and organises public cultural programmes such as concerts, youth festivals, competitions and amateur theatre events.
Gyergyószárhegy Cultural and Arts Center
Founded as an open and inclusive artistic platform, the Gyergyószárhegy Cultural and Arts Center brings together contemporary visual artists representing diverse styles and approaches. Its constantly expanding collection, preserved in its entirety, reflects decades of artistic freedom, international participation and dialogue between local and global trends. Building on the founders’ vision, the center organises contemporary art and cultural events with a strong emphasis on openness, experimentation and international cooperation.
Harghita County Folk Art School
The Harghita County Folk Art School provides strong foundations in music and visual arts and prepares students successfully for further higher education. Rooted in traditional folk art while embracing innovation, the institution integrates cultural heritage into contemporary artistic education. Its educational programmes support students’ artistic development and promote the continuity of local cultural values for present and future generations.
Cultural Center of Harghita County
The Cultural Center of Harghita County is a specialised institution of the Harghita County Council, operating as an independent legal entity and building on the legacy of the former House of Folk Creation established in 1968. Serving as a scientific and methodological centre, it supports local governments, cultural institutions and civil organisations in collecting, researching, preserving and promoting the county’s cultural values and traditions. Acting as a connector within the cultural ecosystem, the center organises programmes, provides expertise and facilitates cooperation between public and community-based cultural actors.
