The Brasero team went to Brussels on Tuesday evening to receive their prize. She is now preparing to face a new winter in extreme precariousness. “We expect demand to evolve and not in a good direction, unfortunately.“Presented a few days ago in Tournai, the Severe Cold Plan allows the non-profit organization to open seven days a week to better respond to vital emergencies and prevent the homeless and people in distress from giving up their last blows in the street.” The 16th edition of the prize chose the theme of partnerships this year. What struck the jury and the public was the work of all the players in the field who revolve around the non-profit organization, it is not just the work of Braséro. Between the walls of the association coexist intermittently: social workers from the CPAS, a psychologist specializing in mental health, nurses, street educators and a retired justice of the peace. It is this complete network, this decompartmentalization of help and support for vulnerable people that allows for tailor-made reintegration.“
And above all, viable long-term reintegration, which can last over time to avoid relapses. “I think this award also honors all our partners, public and private.“, continues Stéphanie Lecat. “In winter, the fear of experiencing the cold head-on and dying in the street complicates everything else, so being active in these reintegration efforts. Hence the interest in having a multidisciplinary team gathered in one place and dealing with physical and mental health, housing or even social action…“Like every year at this time, the work of the ASBL Brasero will be even more crucial.
