Brunssum introduces permanent youth psychologists to ease mental health pressure
Young people and parents in Brunssum now have easier access to mental health support with the permanent deployment of youth psychologists. This initiative aims to provide early intervention, reducing the need for specialized care and easing pressure on healthcare services.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Brunssum, Limburg |
| Target Group | Youth up to 23 years old and their parents |
| Support Provided | Parenting advice, developmental questions, mental health concerns |
| Parties Involved | Alderman Jaimy van Dijk, CJG Westelijke Mijnstreek (Johan van Groningen) |
| Goal | Reduce inflow into specialized youth care, provide preventive support |
The municipality of Brunssum, in collaboration with the Youth and Family Center (CJG), plays a key role in ensuring accessible mental health support for young residents. By embedding youth psychologists within local healthcare structures, the municipality aims to create a preventive and responsive care system.
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Signing for structural support by youth psychologists
Today, Alderman Jaimy van Dijk and Johan van Groningen, manager of the Youth and Family Center (CJG) Westelijke Mijnstreek, signed an agreement for the structural deployment of youth psychologists (POH Jeugd) in Brunssum.
The youth psychologists are available for young people up to the age of 23, as well as for their parents. They provide support with parenting and developmental questions, as well as mental health concerns. By assisting general practitioners and youth doctors in assessing care needs, young people and families receive appropriate support more quickly. Young people who are not feeling well, are depressed, or have behavioral problems are sometimes referred by their general practitioner to a psychiatrist or psychologist. However, this is not always necessary. Instead, where possible, lighter forms of treatment, support, and action-oriented advice are provided. Only when necessary will a referral be made to more specialized care.
The structural deployment of youth psychologists helps reduce the inflow into indicated youth care and eases the pressure on specialized facilities. This further builds a strong, accessible, and preventive support system for youth and families in Brunssum.
Alderman Jaimy van Dijk and Johan van Groningen, manager of the Youth and Family Center (CJG) Westelijke Mijnstreek, sign the agreement for the structural deployment of youth psychologists (POH Jeugd) in Brunssum. Photo: Emile Verhijden.