While mental health has been designated a Great National Cause 2025 by the government, the ARS in Doubs is particularly attentive to the youngest for whom “the demand is always stronger”, notes Pernelle Parent, territorial development project manager in health . “Young people are doing badly. This has been identified by professionals since the Covid crisis. We see situations where young people are getting worse earlier and earlier. Around 10-11 years old. Earlier than 14-15 years old.”
Decentralized services of the Adolescent Center
In Doubs, child psychiatry hospitalization services are concentrated in Besançon and Novillars. To meet growing demand in rural areas far from urban centers, the Maison des Adolescents now offers offices in Quingey, Ornans, Pierrefontaine-les-Varans, Valdahon, Baume-les-Dames, L'Isle-sur-Le- Doubs. “The slots were filled very quickly,” observes the ARS. Since October, the agency has financed a second additional position to increase the presence of caregivers in Haut-Doubs (Pontarlier, Maîche, Morteau, Levier).
Relieve overwhelmed child guidance centers
In addition, a mobile team, made up of a child psychiatrist, a psychologist, a nurse, and a specialized educator is being created in the Haut-Doubs sector. Supported by the Novillars hospital center and the Pontarlier child guidance center, “it can intervene for adolescents aged 11 to 21, at the request of the services of the departmental council, the judicial protection of youth and educational establishments. She can intervene directly with young people experiencing psychological suffering or in a crisis situation, to support and support the professionals involved in the situation or to support the implementation of care and prevent its breakdown.
These hotlines will be able to relieve the child guidance centers of Pontarlier and Morteau, which are overwhelmed and have long waiting times: one month for a first consultation with a nurse.
