The inauguration was attended by Xavier Etcheverry, Director of the Laborit Hospital Center, Nicolas Turquois, Deputy for the 4th constituency of Vienne, Anne-Florence Bourat, Mayor of Châtellerault and President of the establishment's Supervisory Board, and Carole Texeira, Head of Hospital Offer at the Regional Health Agency Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Teams and partners involved in these initiatives were also present.
The PEPPSI (Early Psychosis Evaluation and Intervention Program) initiative, led by Dr. Christelle Paillard, aims to identify early signs of psychological vulnerability in young people. Launched as an experiment in 2019, this preventive approach seeks to improve functional prognosis and promote recovery. Its establishment in Châtellerault solidifies its territorial development.
Xavier Etcheverry highlighted the commitment of Dr. Christelle Paillard in developing PEPPSI and the crucial support from the Regional Health Agency Nouvelle-Aquitaine, particularly through the Psychiatry Organizational Innovation Fund (FIOP), which facilitated this new location.
The new premises also house the mobile team of the Maison des soins somatiques, under the responsibility of Dr. Pauline Auxire. This move addresses the major challenge of better addressing the physical health of individuals receiving psychiatric care, especially those facing difficulties accessing somatic healthcare.
The director also commended the dedication of Dr. Pauline Auxire in developing the Maison des soins somatiques, and Dr. Carole Chevalier, head of the psychosocial rehabilitation department, for integrating these services into a coherent institutional framework for patient recovery and autonomy.
This inauguration exemplifies the Laborit Hospital Center's commitment to developing coordinated, accessible care pathways tailored to residents' needs, in close collaboration with local stakeholders. Xavier Etcheverry expressed gratitude to all teams, professionals, and partners, as well as to Anne-Florence Bourat and the City of Châtellerault for their support. The initiative will continue to expand with PEPPSI in Poitiers starting in 2027.
