Today, the Minister of Health, Mr. Adonis Georgiades, signed the notice of the tender procedure for the development of forty (40) new Total Care Mental Health Units throughout the country, with a total budget of 56.000.000.000 euros with funding from the NSRF 2021-2027of which 2 will operate in West Attica, actively strengthening mental health services in the region.
The new Units are modern-style structures that will provide:
– day center services with expanded operations,
– home care through Mobile Clinics,
– integrated psychosocial support interventions in the community.
Stamatis Poulis said :
“We are proceeding with the creation of 40 new Whole Care Mental Health Units across the country, 2 of which will operate in West Attica, actively strengthening mental health services in the region.
The new facilities will serve people with dementia/Alzheimer’s and related disorders, as well as people with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. They aim to provide comprehensive therapeutic care, meaningful support for families and caregivers, and continuous improvement of the quality of life of the beneficiaries.
We don’t stop at words. We are actively standing by our citizens, strengthening care structures and providing equal and free access to quality and effective services.
With consistency and a plan, we shield mental health and ensure decent care for every citizen of West Attica who needs it.”
