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Parisians are facing a number of mental health issues, such as isolation and eco-anxiety, which resonate particularly strongly in our post-crisis Covid society. Alongside the state-run psychiatric sector and the private sector, the City of Paris also intends to respond to these needs by developing targeted services.
The City of Paris is organizing Mental Health Month for the first time in April 2025. This initiative aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental health disorders, give a voice to those affected, and highlight existing solutions and initiatives.
With more than 150 mental health professionals (psychologists, child psychiatrists, speech therapists, psychomotricians, psychiatrists), i.e. almost 10% of its workforce, the City of Paris' Public Health Department (DSP) has made mental health a central issue in its day-to-day work on the territory.
Screening for perinatal depression in future and young parents at PMI centers
Since 2024, the City's 59 Maternal and Child Protection (PMI) centers have been systematically screening future and young parents for perinatal depression . A real opportunity to rapidly treat this relatively frequent and, until now, under-diagnosed pathology. In addition to this program, psychologists are on hand at the PMI to support young children and their parents whenever necessary.
Psycho-pedagogical adaptation centers (CAPP)
From the age of 6, the school health service takes over, thanks to the Centres d'Adaptation Psychopédagogique (CAPP). These support children with academic and psychological difficulties, offering comprehensive, preventive care. Their mission? To listen, support families and anticipate needs, so as to help each child flourish and find his or her place.
Psychological consultations in the city's health centers
Children, teenagers and adults can also benefit from specific programs. In the City of Paris health centers , consultations with psychologists have been opened, accessible to people aged 11 and over, with no advance payment required: all you need is a simple medical prescription. These consultations are also offered free of charge at medical-social centers for people with no health insurance entitlement.
Psychological consultations for young people aged 16 to 30 at QJ
It's possible to meet a shrink during a visit to Quartier Jeunes (Paris Centre). In this space, opened in 2021, 16-30 year-olds can find a wealth of information and advice on career guidance, housing and cultural activities, thanks to QJ Santé. The initiative quickly caught on, and the number of slots soon had to be extended.
Sexual health centers
The sexual health centers in Paris are also a resource center: professionals are on hand to help with psychological suffering related to sexual health, situations of past or present violence, questions about emotional and sexual life, ambivalence about a request for abortion, questions about gender… And all this at every stage of life.
Supported housing for inclusion
The City of Paris, in conjunction with its network of partners, is also committed to helping people with mental health problems access or remain in independent housing. For example, the DLAI scheme (logement accompagné pour l'inclusion des personnes souffrant de troubles psychiques), operated by the Falret Foundation, enables people suffering from mental illness to access independent housing, while benefiting from close support.
The ELIAHS liaison teams (équipes de liaison intersectorielle d'accompagnement entre habitat et soins) meet people referred by social landlords, to help them avoid eviction.
Special features
The City of Paris ensures that mental health is taken into account for all publics by developing many other specialized offers, integrating the presence of mental health professionals in various schemes:
It also supports specific initiatives, such as the presence of a nurse in the housing technical service (STH) and the mobile intervention team in child welfare homes (EMIFASE).
In addition to these specific schemes, Paris relies on a network of committed partners to develop mental health projects throughout the year.
Local mental health councils in Paris
(CLSM)
CLSMs play a key role in coordinating the players involved in mental health in a given area. Led by the coordinators of the Mental Health Unit, they bring together elected representatives, health, social and medico-social professionals, users and caregivers to promote access to care, prevention and destigmatization. Present in several arrondissements, they enable a concerted approach tailored to local needs.
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