Chapter 13: The Mushroom House: A Socio-economic Learning Initiative to Carry Out Ecosocial Work in the Azores

This chapter assesses the impact of mushroom production and consumption on health and the economy and its potential role in social entrepreneurship led by social workers. The chapter offers a reflexive analysis, with a holistic approach, on the contribution of interdisciplinary approaches to the achievement of goals that promote social inclusion and sustainable development, in harmony with nature. Departing from a social work case study (Mushroom House) located in Azores (Portugal), we will demonstrate the possibilities of an ecosocial work journey through the paths intersecting the social sciences, nutrition sciences and social economy organizations striving for community well-being through circular economy.