Section 24: Establishment of mental health services facility.

(1) Every public healthcare facility shall make provision for integrated mental health treatment at all levels in line with the guidelines established by the Department for the purposes of effective implementation of the provisions of this Act.
(2) The Federal Ministry responsible for Health shall -
(a) provide a supportive framework for community based mental health services, including outreach services home care and support, emergency care, supported decision-making, community-based rehabilitation and supported housing, wherever possible;
(b) require the establishment of interdisciplinary community mental health teams to support persons with mental health conditions and their families or careers in the community;
(c) integrate mental health into the disease-specific programs including HIV, maternal, sexual and reproductive health programs, and adolescent health programmes;
(d) engage persons with mental health conditions with practical experiences, as peer support workers;
(e) establish, support and collaborate with licensed community mental health services run by non-governmental organisations, faith-based organisations and other community groups, including self-help and family support groups;
(f) develop and implement tools for self-help care including the use of mobile technologies; and
(g) cultivate recovery-oriented care and support through awareness-building opportunities and training for health and social service providers.
(3) A public healthcare facility shall meet the minimum standard specified in the national mental and substance abuse guideline and policy.
(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Minister may designate any hospital with requisite facilities as mental health facilities.
(5) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Minister shall ensure that the existing facilities at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of health care are effectively utilised for the purpose of the implementation of this Act.