MDA 13Nord

What MDA 13Nord does

MDA 13Nord (Maison des Adolescents 13Nord) is a French non-profit association (Loi 1901) founded in 1993, headquartered in Salon-de-Provence, France. It serves adolescents and young adults aged 11 to 25, along with their families, across the Nord des Bouches-du-Rhône territory. The organization delivers a continuum of free, confidential, and unconditional services — mental health support, medical consultations, art therapy, psychodrama, dramatherapy, sophrology, equine therapy, cinema and creative workshops, parent groups, and family accommodation — through 7 antennas (Aix-en-Provence, Salon-de-Provence, Arles, Tarascon, Vitrolles, Miramas, Châteaurenard), 5 Relais Ados Parents (RAP), a mobile outreach team (Équipe Mobile), and decentralized permanences at schools and community centers.

The organization's core 'technology' is its therapeutic and social intervention methodology rather than any proprietary software or AI system; it integrates creative and group-based therapeutic modalities with clinical listening and medical consultations. There is no SaaS, hardware, or algorithm product — the portfolio consists entirely of human-delivered service programs categorized as reception, prevention, network animation, family accommodation, and professional training.

MDA 13Nord generates no commercial revenue from beneficiaries. All services are free, with no pricing tiers or fees. The association is funded through recurrent public grants from ARS PACA, CAF des Bouches-du-Rhône, Conseil Départemental des Bouches-du-Rhône, Ville d'Aix-en-Provence, and philanthropic support (notably Fondation des Hôpitaux de Paris for the Aix-en-Provence facility). The go-to-market is community-led, driven by word-of-mouth, institutional referrals (schools, Mission Locale, social centers), and on-site outreach. Governance is provided by an elected Conseil d'Administration, currently led by President Pascale Louarn, Vice-President Michèle Blanc-Pardigon, and Directrice Verena Sabatino.

Name

MDA 13Nord

Legal name

Maison des Associations Nord des Bouches-du-Rhône

Website

https://mda13nord.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MDA 13Nord is a French non-profit association (Loi 1901) founded in 1993 that provides free, confidential mental health, medical, and therapeutic support services to adolescents aged 11-25 and their families across the Nord des Bouches-du-Rhône territory through 7 antennas and 5 Relais Ados Parents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Adolescent Social Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Adolescent support services
• Youth mental health
• Family social services
• Health prevention programs
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Salon-de-Provence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional and Public Funding: As a declared association under the French Law of 1901 (Catégorie juridique: 9220, SIRET: 394 377 790 00016, N° RNA: W131001790), MDA 13Nord operates as a non-profit. It receives public funding from institutional partners including the Conseil Départemental des Bouches-du-Rhône, ARS (Agence Régionale de Santé), CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales), the Ville d'Aix-en-Provence, and private philanthropy (Fondation des Hôpitaux de Paris). No fees are charged to beneficiaries — all services are free, confidential, and without conditions for young people aged 11-25 and their families.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MDA 13Nord (Maison des Adolescents 13Nord) is a French non-profit association that provides free, confidential reception, listening, psychological support, health prevention, art therapy, and medical consultations for young people aged 11-25 and their families across the Nord des Bouches-du-Rhône territory. Services are delivered through 7 physical antennas, 5 Relais Ados Parents (RAP), a mobile outreach team, school-based permanences, and decentralized community sessions, with all services provided at no cost and without conditions.

Product overview

MDA 13Nord is a non-profit association (Loi 1901) operating as a Maison des Adolescents (Adolescent Resource Center) serving the Nord des Bouches-du-Rhône region of France. The organization provides a comprehensive ecosystem of support services for young people ages 11-25 and their families, structured around core service pillars: reception and support (Accueil et accompagnement), health prevention and promotion, mobile mental health outreach, and family accommodation. The portfolio includes therapeutic programs such as art therapy workshops, discussion groups, medical consultations, and professional development networks. Services are delivered through 7 antennas and 5 Relais Ados Parents (RAP) locations across the territory. All services are provided free of charge, without conditions, and without requiring appointments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accueil et accompagnement (Reception and Support Services) Initial reception, listening, information, guidance, and confidential support for young people aged 11-25 and their families. Available free of charge, without conditions, with or without appointment, alone or accompanied.
• Prévention et promotion de la santé (Health Prevention and Promotion) Health education programs focusing on prevention, wellness promotion, and early intervention for adolescents and young adults across topics such as nutrition, sleep, sexuality, well-being, sport, and digital habits.
• Équipe Mobile "Prévention santé mentale" (Mobile Mental Health Prevention Team) A mobile team (van) that travels across the Nord des Bouches-du-Rhône territory, providing mental health support, crisis intervention, and wellness resources to young people aged 11-25 in underserved areas.
• Animation de réseaux (Network Facilitation) Coordination and facilitation of professional networks working with adolescents to improve collaborative support, resource sharing, and referral pathways across the territory.
• Aggiornamento "Agir de concert" (Professional Development Network) A professional development network for practitioners in adolescent health and social services, providing ongoing training, conferences (e.g., on drug trafficking), and collaborative learning opportunities.
• Kaïros "Au bon moment, au bon endroit" (Timely Intervention Program) Timely intervention program providing responsive care at critical moments in young people's lives, offering support at the right time and place when it is most needed.
• Dispositif d'accueil familial / ASSFAM (Family Accommodation Program) Home-based family accommodation service connecting young people in need with welcoming host families for temporary or ongoing support.
• Espace Famille (Family Space) Dedicated space and programs supporting families of adolescents, including parent groups, family counseling, and parental skills workshops addressing authority, social media, conflict, addiction, and affective life.
• Pôle Ressources (Resource Center) Resource center providing educational materials, documentation, and referral services for young people, families, and professionals in the adolescent sector.
• Formations (Training Programs) Professional training programs for practitioners working with adolescents, covering topics such as mental health, art therapy, and youth support methodologies.
• Ateliers d'art-thérapie (Art Therapy Workshops) Therapeutic workshops using creative modalities including painting, sculpture, photography, theatre, cinema, slam poetry, and other creative expression for therapeutic purposes. Includes the 'Petite Usine à Films' cinema workshops, photography mediator groups, and mask-making ateliers.
• Groupes de parole (Discussion Groups) Facilitated group discussions and support groups for adolescents, parents, and families addressing topics such as addiction, relationships, mental health, and well-being.
• Consultations médicales et bilans de santé (Medical Consultations and Health Assessments) Free, confidential medical consultations and health assessments for youth aged 16-25 at Aix, Salon, and Vitrolles antennas, without requiring health insurance cards (Carte Vitale). Includes interpretation of CESAM test results.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 600 young people reached per year at the Aix antenna alone, with over 1,000 follow-up sessions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• CoDEPS13 (Comité Départemental d'Éducation pour la Santé)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Since January 23, 2026, the CoDEPS13's Antenne Doc' documentary antenna operates within the MDA 13Nord Salon-de-Provence location twice monthly on Fridays (9h-17h, by appointment), improving accessibility to health education resources in the northern part of the department.
• Bibliothèque municipale de CharlevalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025The municipality library in Charleval organized the 'Play Zone' event on video games and board games, with MDA 13Nord as a participating organization to discuss gaming culture, social skills, and digital well-being with young people and families.
• Ville d'Aix-en-Provence (City of Aix)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025The City of Aix made available premises within the Repère de la Jeunesse building for the MDA 13Nord antenna in Aix-en-Provence. This long-term in-kind support enabled the March 2025 inauguration of the new facility. The city also participates in inaugurations and hosts other MDA community events.
• ACCM (Arles-Camargue-Crau-Montagnette)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025ACCM partnered with MDA 13Nord for the 'Petite Usine à Films' cinema workshop series in Tarascon, exploring documentary filmmaking techniques (roman-photo, green screen, documentary interview, animation). The partnership brought cultural programming to young people in partnership with the Médiathèque and Château de Tarascon.
• Médiathèque Le Lien (Tarascon)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025The Médiathèque Le Lien co-organized the 'Petite Usine à Films' cinema workshop project with MDA 13Nord and ACCM, providing space and resources for young people to explore documentary filmmaking, creative writing, and cultural heritage.
• Ville de TarasconcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025The City of Tarascon co-sponsored the 'Tara'Film Factory' cinema workshop for 12-16 year olds, providing institutional support alongside MDA, the Médiathèque, and ACCM. The city also inaugurated new MDA premises in October 2024/2025 at the renovated 40 Bd Victor Hugo location.
• Association CamélopardmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Camélopard partnered with MDA 13Nord to organize film creation workshops in Tarascon, involving brainstorming, scriptwriting, filming, and collective montage via projection on a wall. The collaboration created a film documenting young people's perspectives on their city and imagination.
• Youth and Family Service Youth (Jeunesse et Familles) - Various SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024MDA 13Nord operates regular discussion salons and reception at local colleges and lycées in Vitrolles (Henri Fabre, Simone de Beauvoir, Fernand Léger, Camille Claudel, Henri Bosco), Miramas (Lycée les Alpilles), and Saint-Rémy, providing on-site youth support within educational environments.
• Planning Familial (Family Planning Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since January 2024, Planning Familial holds weekly permanences at the MDA 13Nord antenna in Aix-en-Provence (every Friday 14h30-17h30) for sexual health, contraception, and reproductive health services. This co-located service removes barriers to access for young people already engaged with MDA services.
• Mission Locale Ouest ProvencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Locale operates regular permanences at MDA 13Nord antennas (Miramas and others), providing employment and career guidance to young people aged 16-25. The partnership integrates employment support with the MDA's mental health and social services, offering a holistic pathway for young people facing multiple challenges.
• Château de TarasconminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Château de Tarascon was a venue partner for the 'Petite Usine à Films' cinema workshops, contributing to the exploration of local heritage and cultural identity themes in young people's creative projects.
• CESAM (Centre de Santé des Alpes de Haute-Provence)majorTechnology or IntegrationMDA 13Nord's medical consultations at Aix, Salon, and Vitrolles include interpretation of CESAM test results, integrating with the broader regional health system to provide comprehensive health check-ups for 16-25 year olds without Carte Vitale.
• Villa Floréal d'Aix (Addictology Service)majorTechnology or IntegrationVilla Floréal's addictology professionals participate in MDA 13Nord events addressing substance use (cannabis, alcohol, screens, ketamine, protoxide), providing expert consultations and exchanges with young people at the Aix antenna.
• 6T ThéâtreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner6T Théâtre performed 'Ados de 1993 et de 2023' at the closing ceremony of MDA 13Nord's 30th anniversary celebration, and collaborated on the theatre forum 'Qu'est-ce que j'ai fait?' addressing school bullying, in partnership with the Parentalité Nord Alpilles network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fil Santé Jeunes: National French youth health service offering anonymous listening, information, and online support for 12-25 year olds via phone, chat, and digital channels. Operates at a national scale with comparable adolescent health/wellbeing mission but relies on remote delivery rather than territorial antennas.
• Croix-Rouge française: Major French humanitarian organization delivering a wide portfolio of health, social, and youth services including psychosocial support, family programs, and community-based care. Comparable as a large non-profit operating community-facing social and health programs but at a much broader scale than MDA 13Nord.
• Planning Familial (MFPF): French national federation for sexual and reproductive health with which MDA 13Nord has a co-location partnership at the Aix antenna. Operates broader family planning and sexual health services nationwide through a federation model, addressing overlapping but not identical adolescent health needs.

Emerging players

• Jigsaw (Jigsaw – The National Centre for Youth Mental Health in Ireland): Ireland's national youth mental health support service offering free, confidential support to 12-25 year olds through community-based hubs and digital channels. Functionally analogous to the MDA model — free, youth-led, community-embedded mental health support — and provides a cross-border benchmark for the Maisons des Adolescents approach.
• Kooth (Xenzu): UK-based digital mental health platform providing anonymous, free counseling and support for young people aged 10-25. Comparable mission of low-barrier adolescent mental health support but delivered through a digital-first model — a useful comparator for MDA 13Nord's underdeveloped digital channel strategy.

Regional players

• REAAP (Réseau d'Écoute, d'Appui et d'Accompagnement des Parents): French national network of parent-support associations funded by CAF and departmental authorities. Strongly comparable in parent-focused services (MDA 13Nord's Espace Famille and parent groups parallel REAAP offerings) and shares the same CAF funding base and non-profit structure.

Direct peers

• Maison des Adolescents du Rhône (MDA Rhône): Regional MDA covering the Rhône department with the same territorial antenna model, public institutional funding base, and adolescent mental health mission. Directly comparable service portfolio including art therapy, medical consultations, and family support.
• Maison des Adolescents de Marseille (MDA 13 / MDA Marseille): Another Maison des Adolescents operating within the same Bouches-du-Rhône department under the same national MDA framework. Directly comparable model: free, confidential, multidisciplinary support for adolescents aged 11-25, with similar antenna-based territorial coverage and ARS PACA institutional funding.
• Maison des Adolescents de Paris (MDA 75): Largest Maison des Adolescents in France, serving Parisian adolescents with the same Loi 1901 non-profit, free-access, multidisciplinary model. Provides a benchmark for scale and service breadth within the same French MDA institutional category.

Others

• Centre Régional d'Information et de Prévention du SIDA (CRIPS PACA): Regional health education and prevention resource center in PACA delivering adolescent-targeted health promotion, sexuality education, and prevention programs. Comparable as a regionally funded adolescent health promotion actor with overlapping ARS PACA institutional funding, though focused on prevention rather than therapeutic support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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