30/07/2025
Another feat for the people of Malaybalay and of the City Health Office because of the strong collaboration between partners, walking along the same vision and same advocacy.
Our mental health program has strong policies to ensure that the implementation of the program is well-defined, well-executed, and promoted. We set guidelines aligned to what is mandated under the Universal Health Care Act. We have trained personnel to cater to the needs of the people of Malaybalay, especially our youth. We have a strong referral system for cases that require advanced care and management.
Recently, through the help and support of our City Councilor on Health, Councilor Kathleen Cecille Pagaling, we are delighted to share that 2 ordinances for the mental health program were passed and approved by the SP council. 1) An ordinance institutionalizing Peer support groups as an early intervention for mental health promotion in the City of Malaybalay, especially among key affected populations, and providing funds therefore. 2) An ordinance adopting Republic Act No. 110036, An Act of establishing a national mental health policy for the purpose of enhancing the delivery of integrated mental health services, promoting and protecting the rights of persons utilizing psychosocial health services, appropriating funds therefore, and other purposes, also known as Mental Health Act.
Hence, we do have an existing executive order passed and approved this year, which is the E.O. No. 28 - An order strengthening mental health policy and programs for mental health promotion and awareness, particularly among individuals, providing its committee, and for other purposes.
The above-mentioned policies will help the team to orchestrate more in-depth approaches and interventions especially on the preventive measures.
We truly care about everyone's mental health. We got you đź’–.
CHO and MHGAP team
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