The High-Intensity Rehabilitation and Assistance Community (SRP1-CRA) "La Bonne Semence" is a healthcare facility that offers intensive rehabilitation and care services in a residential setting for individuals with psychiatric disorders and significant impairments in various areas of psychosocial functioning. It can accommodate up to 20 people.
The core philosophy of the community is that the understanding and care of the mind are central to the therapeutic process, which is achieved through a meaningful, though not indefinite, stay.
La Bonne Semence is dedicated to supporting adults with psychiatric diagnoses, offering a personalized rehabilitation plan that can last up to 2 years, with the possibility of a temporary extension agreed upon with the referring institution.
Our community is particularly focused on younger individuals who are at the begginig of their condition, providing them with the care and understanding they need during this crucial moment.
Requests for admission must be made through the CPS (Psychosocial Center).
Each request is carefully evaluated by the medical director of the community, following an in-person visit to assess the specific needs of the individual.
Our facility, established in 1996 and accredited in 2002, promote a warm and active community life. A dedicated team is present 24/7, including holidays, ensuring continuous support.
Hospitality, meaningful activity, and connection to nature are at the heart of our approach. La Bonne Semence is, first and foremost, an open and welcoming space. Residents are encouraged to receive visits from family and friends and to engage in activities both independently and in groups.
Each day is filled with a range of activities, including sports (swimming, volleyball), yoga, woodworking workshops, film screenings, and much more.
Situated in a mountainous and natural setting, our connection with the outdoors is a distinctive part of our healing process. Being surrounded by greenery and nature offers unique therapeutic benefits.
We also offer nourishing, wholesome, and home-cooked meals prepared by our chef. Our community has chosen to focus on a vegetarian diet, emphasizing health and well-being.
Our ultimate aim is to help individuals reintegrate into society and regain their independence. This process includes preparing for life outside the community and encouraging autonomy in housing. For some, this may involve transitioning to Integrated Home Programs or social housing, as well as supporting their path to work inclusion.
Every day at 10:30 AM, everyone gathers in the community lounge - residents and staff alike, no one excluded.
The staff member places a tray with coffee or herbal tea at the center. Three chimes of the bell signal the start of the coffee ritual. One by one, everyone takes their cup, waits until all have been served, drinks, and shares the moment together.
Once everyone has finished their beverage, each person, in turn, places their cup or glass back on the tray, concluding the communal moment. On certain days of the week, the ritual continues with a moment of sharing.
From the moment the community was founded, the awareness bell has marked the days of those who live here.
The Tibetan bell rings at 7:30 AM to signal waking time, as well as 10 minutes before meals and before the reading of the sutra. Its symbolic sound helps everyone - residents and staff alike - regain calm and reconnect with themselves.
This food is a gift from the entire Universe: Earth, Sky, and much hard work.
May we eat with full awareness, so that we may be worthy to receive it.
May we transform unhealthy mental states and learn to eat with moderation.
May we only consume food that nourishes us and prevents illness.
We accept this food to walk the path of Understanding and Love.
These words are read by a community resident before every meal. During the meal service, everyone remains in silence, in respect for others and the food that has been prepared.