Modern premises for the Centre Médico-Social
The Centre Médico-Social (CMS) has moved into new premises on the route des Lavandières.
Located for a very long time in the upper part of the village, the Centre Médico-Social, a major player in solidarity services, has moved to number 2280, route des Lavandières. A much more practical location for welcoming people seeking help. This new address solves access difficulties for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and, a significant bonus, the premises are served by public transport.
Cutting the inaugural ribbon, Jean-Louis Masson recalled: "The main mission of this service is human and territorial solidarity." PRIVILEGED LOCATION Nestled in the heart of an artisanal zone, near Intermarché and La Grande Boucherie, the spacious and bright premises enhance the visibility of the services and access for all users. A privileged location that was highlighted by Jean-Louis Masson during the inauguration on December 6.
An assessment shared by François Arizzi, the mayor, Nathalie Janet, departmental councillor, and Lydie Onteniente, departmental councillor in du-Var. Social workers carry out home visits in the municipalities concerned, and office hours are held in the CCAS of Le Lavandou, Bormes-les-Mimosas (and in the village centre) and in the premises of La Londe-les-Maures, adjacent to the CCAS. in charge of integration and social action.
Open to the public since July 8, 2024, the building houses the social and medico-social staff of the Department, who welcome and receive the public and families. The CMS has a modern space for its team. Its intervention area covers the municipalities of Bormes-les-Mimosas, La Londe-les-Maures, and Le Lavandou.
It depends on the Unité Territoriale Sociale (UTS) of Val Gapeau Îles d'Or, whose headquarters are located at the Pôle médico-social of Valgora in La Valette. They participate in meetings, organized as part of prevention and child protection work, with nursery and primary schools in the sector. Thus, 8 schools were visited in 2024 and two will be shortly. Finally, the teams of the Aide Sociale à l'Enfance will be hosting people in these premises, which are adapted to encourage listening in complete confidentiality and safety.
Since January, these social professionals have been participating in the trialling of a solidarity pathway ensuring public reception for all social problems.
Francine MARIE (Text and photos). PLEASE NOTE...
The Centre médico-social is open from Monday to Friday (from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) by appointment on 04 83 95 41 90 THE CMS TEAM The team consists of a service manager, 8 social workers (2 active in La Londe, 1 permanent social worker in La Londe and 4 active in the municipalities of Bormes and Le Lavandou), 2 secretaries, 1 social and family economy counsellor operating in the 3 municipalities (La Londe, Le Lavandou and Bormes) as well as in the municipalities of Le Pradet and La Garde.
THE CMS IN FIGURES (as of November 2024): The CMS represents 854 families supported and monitored, 1,843 people received, 20 families benefiting from support from the Aide Sociale à l'Enfance, 42 reports of worrying situations issued for 77 children. The main requests concern social housing assistance, material aid for daily life with the CCAS or with humanitarian associations (Croix-Rouge, etc.)
, parenting support or support for seniors.
Francine MARIE (Text and photos).