In my effort to strengthen the social structures of our Prefecture, and especially in Mental Health issues, I had talks with the Deputy Minister in charge of Mental Health Ms. Zoe Rapti.
As she told me, following my suggestion, The approval of the establishment of a Mental Health Unit is imminent (Adult-Adolescents and Children Day Center) in the Municipality of Kozani by the Hellenic Center for Mental Health and Research (Ε.ΚΕ.Ψ.Υ.Ε).
In order to enhance the readiness of our region in general, In collaboration with the Mayor of Kozani, the identification of the necessary municipal building that meets all the criteria for housing the structure is in progress..
EKEPSYE is a public benefit organization under private law that provides mental health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is subsidized and supervised by the Ministry of Health.
For the progress of this issue, I thank the Deputy Minister in charge of Mental Health, Ms. Zoe Rapti, who in this way reflects the Government's concern for our region and related issues..
In the Decision approving the new Organization, which we hope will be published soon, the necessary details will be described