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FUNDING

WHO

STATUS

OPEN

LOCATION

Duhok, Iraqi Kurdistan

Objective

Provide quality mental health services to IDPs, refugees and host community in Duhok Province

Activities

  • strengthen the capacity of DGoH Duhok to provide access to quality and quantity mental health support services and treatment: recruit staff and furnish a Mental Health Coordination office at DHoH Duhok
  • provide capacity development programs designed with DGoH Duhok to improve the clinical / managerial competences of mental health staff: develop action plan with SOPs and guidelines, map existing services and develop a monitoring and evaluation plan
  • strengthen the integration of mental health services into PHC level to improve prevention and early detection, make follow up of patients more accessible, reduce stigma and promote social integration: design and implement capacity development program, design and disseminate awareness material
  • improve referrals from PHCs to specialized services
  • improve and equip the available services at Azadi Hospital and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Centre according to international standards: design and implement capacity development program, renovation and maintenance works at Azadi Hospital and CAMHC, Organization of mobile outreach services, Supply of psychotropic medications, Design and disseminate awareness material