May 6 – People in Personal Distress

CAP – Centre d’Accueil et d’Accompagnement Psychologique (Welcome and Psychological Support Center)

Location: Brest (29)

Represented by Prisca Robitzer

Current Context

CAP works for social justice in Brest. We aim to meet psychological and personal care by anyone in need, without financial or administrative obstacles. We are available to listen and provide psychological consultations to anyone in need. We also host weekly food banks and accept clothing donations.

Our staff consists of professionals trained to provide psychological help, listen and meet material needs. They primarily meet with disadvantaged people; women who are victims or in precarious situations, students, foreigners and those looking for a listening ear. CAP is located in an area that is particularly affected by people struggling with addiction, violence and idleness. It is against this backdrop that CAP aims to be a place of respite and security. Each counselling session is an opportunity to bring light to a darkness that binds and to lift the veil to restore truth and love. We are delighted when people are freed to pursue their own life trajectory, after they find support. 

Actions taken and results achieved in 2024

Last year, in particular, CAP developed its solidarity network and saw an increase in the number of requests for psychological consultations. Its visibility and collaborations are growing, as opportunities arise and new contacts are made.

At the heart of our mission, inner regeneration is the key: renewal of people at their deepest core, including their thought patterns, behaviors and habits of life. CAP participates in restorative justice, as well as returning peace to hurting hearts and bodies. In love, all things become new and are brought back to life.

Close to retirement, D. was crushed under the burden of occultic practices and non biblical sacrifices. Today, she is reconnecting with life, gentleness and enjoying inner rest. 

Another story is of A., a young foreign student, who now lives free from the destructive and abusive relationships of her youth. Reconciled with her past, she heals from trauma and learns the joys of being loved as well as to listen to herself.

Projects in 2025

In 2025, our work is set to expand through therapeutic listening and journaling workshops and courses for foreigners. We would like CAP to become a commonly recommended reference site within 5 years.

Prayer requests 

We pray that love will be a defense against violence, and that CAP welcomes new professionals and volunteers. Finally, we hope to reach out more widely to those in need.

Further information

1. CAP on the Impact France website: impactfrance.org/lecap

2. Le CAP website: www.reperes-brest.net/-Le-Cap-.html