Community mental health mobile services in four Libyan cities

In partnership with Alrazi psychiatric hospital, the WHO country office supported the rolling out of community mobiles teams to provide outreach mental health services services in Sebha city. In May, 2013 the team expanded to provide services in Bani Waleed, Zintan, and Nalut. The teams are currently providing services to 300 service users per month at primary health care units.

A WHO sub-office was established in Sebha city to provide logistical support for the mobile teams in the south of Libya.

Related links

Mental health and psychosocial support programme in Libya: “Building Back Better”

Mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies

WHO work on mental health

Humanitarian emergencies, an opportunity for fresh start in providing sustainable, long-term mental health services

Related programmes

Mental health and substance abuse