What La Candélie does

Centre Hospitalier Départemental La Candélie is a French public psychiatric hospital established in November 1965, serving as the primary statutory mental health provider for the entire Lot-et-Garonne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The institution employs nearly 1,000 staff (agents) and operates an active patient file of approximately 12,000 individuals spanning children (0-12 years), adolescents (12-18 years), adults, and elderly populations. Its infrastructure includes 220 inpatient beds at the Pont-du-Casse headquarters, 50+ Centres Médico-Psychologiques (CMP) consultation points across the department, multiple day hospital facilities, a specialized residential facility (Maison d'Accueil Spécialisée du Séguran), and the recently opened Centre de Soins du Gravier outpatient center in Agen (May 2024).

The service portfolio encompasses general psychiatry organized into three territorial sectors (Agen et Albret, Garonne et Confluent, Vallée du Lot), child and adolescent psychiatry (including the RESEDA program and PSI-DEV for vulnerable children), addiction medicine, gerontopsychiatry, disability services (Handisanté47), and specialized treatments including a modern electroconvulsivotherapy (ECT) unit launched in February 2025 in partnership with Pôle de Santé du Villeneuvois. Technology and care delivery infrastructure include telepsychiatry capabilities, mobile intensive care teams (SPID - Soins Psychiatriques Intensifs à Domicile, CMP Mobile Intensif/Natibox), and the SAS Psy psychiatric triage integration at SAMU Centre 15 in Agen (operational May 2026). Therapeutic modalities span pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, art therapy, animal-assisted therapy, equitherapy, psychotrauma care (EAPT team), and culture-and-health programs supported by DRAC.

La Candélie operates under the French public healthcare financing system, generating revenue through the T2A (tarification à l'activité) activity-based payment model and global budgets for psychiatric sector activities, funded by Assurance Maladie (CPAM) and complementary health insurance, with allocations from ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine for specific programs. The establishment maintains international cooperation with the Hôpital Psychiatrique de Bouaké in Côte d'Ivoire via the CCOMS (WHO Collaborating Centre), supported by DGOS and AFD. Governance is provided by a Supervisory Board chaired by Christian Delbrel, with Richard Campmas serving as Director (Directeur) and Olivier Jacquiez as President of the Medical Commission (CME). The institution was awarded HAS certification on November 22, 2023.

Name

La Candélie

Legal name

Centre Hospitalier Départemental de la Candélie

Website

https://ch-candelie.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

La Candélie is a French public psychiatric hospital in Pont-du-Casse serving the Lot-et-Garonne department with nearly 1,000 staff, 220 beds, 50+ consultation points, and 12,000 active patients across all age groups and mental health conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychiatric Hospital Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals (HLAFAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD), Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

Keywords

• Psychiatric hospital services
• Mental health care
• Public health services
• Psychiatric inpatient care
• Community mental health centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Pont-du-casse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Healthcare System Reimbursement (T2A & Global Budget): As a French public hospital (établissement public de santé), La Candélie operates under the French social security system. Revenue is generated through the T2A (tarification à l'activité) activity-based payment system for hospital procedures and global budgets for psychiatric sector activities, funded by Assurance Maladie (CPAM) and complementary health insurance schemes. The hospital receives public funding allocations from ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
2. Public Health Funding & Grants: The hospital receives targeted funding from regional health authorities (ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine) for specific programs including suicide prevention coordination, addiction care (ELSA), and specialized equipment. International cooperation projects receive DGOS and AFD support.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

La Candélie is a public psychiatric hospital providing comprehensive mental health services to the population of Lot-et-Garonne, France. Its core offerings include full-time psychiatric hospitalization (~220 beds), outpatient consultations delivered through more than 50 community mental health centers (CMP), day-hospital care, and specialized programs for children/adolescents, adults, the elderly, and patients with addictions. The hospital serves around 12,000 active patients per year with approximately 1,000 staff across medical, nursing, psychological, and social-work disciplines.

Product overview

La Candélie is a public psychiatric hospital offering a comprehensive mental health ecosystem organized around multiple interconnected services. The establishment provides general psychiatry (with 50+ consultation points across three territorial sectors), specialized child and adolescent psychiatry, intensive home-based psychiatric care (SPID), addiction services, and a specialized residential facility (MAS). Key facilities include the Centre de Soins du Gravier outpatient center and the 220-bed inpatient unit. The hospital integrates therapeutic programs including rehabilitation, psychosocial support, geronto-psychiatry, and specialized treatments such as electroconvulsivotherapy. Community outreach is supported through Local Mental Health Councils (CLSM), emergency response (CUMP), and prevention programs serving an active patient base of 12,000 individuals across Lot-et-Garonne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-time Psychiatric Hospitalization

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1000 staff serving 12000 patients in continuous growth with 50+ CMP consultation points and 220 hospital beds
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCOMS (Centre Collaborateur de l'OMS - WHO Collaborating Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025La Candélie works with CCOMS on international mental health cooperation projects, including the Bouaké partnership and hosting CCOMS team visits at the hospital.
• Hôpital Psychiatrique de Bouaké (Côte d'Ivoire)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023International WHO cooperation between CHD La Candélie and the Hôpital Psychiatrique de Bouaké, supported by DGOS and AFD (Agence Française de Développement). Multiple missions have focused on creating CLSM (local mental health councils), developing a violence de-escalation program, and establishing user and family associations. A staff exchange program brings Dr. Levis Koffi from Bouaké to La Candélie for 6 months as a bridge between the two institutions. The CCOMS (WHO Collaborating Centre) coordinates these efforts.
• Maison de Santé des Haras (Grand Villeneuvois)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2022Formal partnership between the CMP Bias and Maison de Santé des Haras, signed by Director Campmas and Dr. Hung (President of Association Espace Santé). Includes CMP nurse intervention at the health center, shared somatic care for CMP patients, and joint public health actions. Backed by the Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Villeneuvois.
• Centre Hospitalier Agen Nerac (CHAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Candélie collaborates with CHAN on SAS Psy operations at Centre 15 and shares facilities and coordination on emergency psychiatric care. CHAN's SAMU hosts La Candélie's psychiatric nurses for emergency triage.
• Pôle de Santé du Villeneuvois (PSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PSV for the electroconvulsivotherapy (ECT) unit. The collaboration brings together psychiatrists, anesthetists, and specialized nurses from both institutions for modern ECT treatment of severe psychiatric conditions.
• ARS Nouvelle-AquitainecoreOthersLa Candélie operates under the regulatory oversight and funding allocation of the Agence Régionale de Santé Nouvelle-Aquitaine. ARS funds specific programs including suicide prevention coordination, addiction care (ELSA), and the ecological transition plan 2025-2028.
• Avenir Santé (association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on departmental suicide prevention coordination, including awareness events at Garorock festival and network building activities.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to promote healthcare careers and facilitate employment of people with disabilities. Includes facility visits during disability employment awareness week.
• UNAFAM (Union Nationale de Familles et Amis de personnes malades et/ou handicapées psychiques)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for family support programs including BREF (psychoeducation for caregivers) and participation in SISM events. UNAFAM represents families of people with psychiatric conditions.
• Les Amis de la Santé (association, Lot-et-Garonne)GTM or Marketing PartnerLocal association partnering on addiction prevention, family support (BREF program), and cultural events. Collaborates on conferences and cinema-debates on mental health topics.
• DRAC Nouvelle-AquitaineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDirection Régionale des Affaires Culturelles co-finances the Culture et Santé (culture and health) artistic programs with patients, including residencies with artists, exhibitions, and creative workshops.
• Streetarterie (association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtistic association providing graffiti and street art workshops with patients across multiple hospital units including RESEDA, Hôpital de jour les Oyats, and other facilities.
• Fédération Nationale des Amis de la SantéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational federation of mental health associations, holding its 15th congress in Agen in September 2022 with local association 'Les Amis de la Santé du Lot-et-Garonne' hosting and co-organizing.
• La Maison des SminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation providing shelter and support for victims of intrafamily and sexual violence. La Candélie partners for mental health care coordination and shares referrals for psychiatric support of victims.
• Association 1000&1 rêves d'enfantsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable association that donated €2,000 to the pôle Adolescents du CHD La Candélie, supporting therapeutic activities for adolescents.
• GEM Arc-en-Ciel / Grande Rue du GEMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGroupe d'Entraide Mutuelle (Mutual Aid Group) operating within the Maison des Usagers, organizing activities including cinema, art, and sports events for patients.
• GEM AAPI (Aide et Appui aux Personnes Intéressées)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMutual aid group for people with psychiatric conditions, listed as an external partner on the hospital website.
• Association Sport Adapté MarmandaisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports association for adapted physical activities, partnering on para-handball and other sports events involving patients.
• Association 'Sport en Tête'minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInter-hospital sports association organizing tournaments in sports including football, petanque, table tennis, and rugby for psychiatric patients across France.
• Association du 'Sport Adapté Marmandais'minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdapted sports association listed as a linked partner organization.
• Association des 'Urgences Psychiatrique en Aquitaine' (AUPA 47)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation working on psychiatric emergencies, listed as a linked partner organization.
• Original Brothers (association de motards)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMotorcycle association that organized a charitable event (May 2023) donating proceeds to the RESEDA adolescent services.
• Le Petit Lapin Rouge (boutique agenaise)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Agen boutique that donated a surjeteuse (overlock machine) to the Hôpital de Jour Adolescents for a sewing workshop.
• Vinivore (restaurant, Agen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant on the peristyle of Gravier, Agen, that hosts patient artwork from the FARE therapeutic painting workshop, contributing to destigmatization.
• MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgricultural social mutual insurance co-organizing 'Petit Déjeuners Réseaux' networking events and suicide prevention programs with La Candélie.
• CPAM Lot-et-GaronneminorOthersPrimary health insurance fund (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie) co-organizing suicide prevention events and funding the 'Mon soutien psy' psychological support program.
• IFSI d'Agen (Institut de Formation en Soins Infirmiers)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNursing school providing student placements and participating in recruitment events for healthcare careers at the hospital.
• Campus Numérique 47minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as an external link partner on the hospital website, related to digital campus initiatives in Lot-et-Garonne.
• CLSM Agen et AlbretminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal mental health council for Agen and Albret territory, coordinating community mental health actions and SISM events.
• CLSM Grand VilleneuvoisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal mental health council for the Grand Villeneuvois territory, coordinating community mental health actions, CLSM meetings, and participating in Bouaké cooperation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit: Public psychiatric hospital serving the Vienne department and surrounding areas in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Directly comparable to La Candélie as a departmental public psychiatric establishment with a similar sector-based service model and ARS oversight.
• Centre Psychothérapique de Nancy (CPN): Public psychiatric hospital serving Meurthe-et-Moselle and the Greater Nancy area. Directly comparable as a departmental-scale public psychiatric establishment with inpatient, outpatient, child/adolescent, and rehabilitation services under ARS Grand Est oversight.
• Hôpital Psychiatrique de Bouaké (Côte d'Ivoire): International cooperation partner of La Candélie under the WHO Collaborating Centre program. Comparable public psychiatric hospital offering general psychiatry, addiction, and rehabilitation services — explicitly linked to La Candélie via the DGOS/AFD-supported partnership.
• CHS de la Sarthe (Allonnes): Public psychiatric hospital serving the Sarthe department in Pays de la Loire. Comparable departmental French psychiatric establishment with full sectorized adult, child, and addiction services and similar ARS oversight structure.
• Centre Hospitalier Spécialisé de Novillars: Public psychiatric hospital serving the Doubs department and Besançon area in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Comparable as a French departmental public psychiatric establishment with inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and residential services under ARS oversight.
• Centre Hospitalier Gérard Marchant: Public psychiatric hospital serving Haute-Garonne and the Toulouse agglomeration. Comparable to La Candélie as a French public psychiatric establishment providing sectorized adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry under ARS oversight.
• CHS de Jury-les-Metz: Public psychiatric hospital serving the Moselle department under ARS Grand Est. Directly comparable departmental-scale public psychiatric establishment offering inpatient, day hospital, CMP network, and specialized programs.
• EPSM de l'Agglomération Lilloise: Public psychiatric hospital serving the Lille metropolitan area in northern France. Comparable departmental public psychiatric model with sectorized care, CMP network, inpatient beds, and specialized programs under ARS Hauts-de-France oversight.

Broad incumbents

• Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Anne (Paris): Historic Parisian public psychiatric hospital with national referral role. Comparable in core psychiatric offerings but operates at metropolitan/academic scale with broader research and teaching missions versus La Candélie's regional departmental remit.
• GHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences: Large public university hospital group dedicated to psychiatry and neuroscience in the Paris region. Comparable in core service offering (inpatient, outpatient, emergency psychiatry) but operates at substantially larger scale and academic intensity than La Candélie.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

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