YOUR GUIDE:FOR MENTAL HEALTHSERVICES IN RIYADH

Acknowledgements and Thanks,

This mental health directory could not have been accomplished without the support of the National Committee for Mental Health Promotion. We would like to thank them for their support and efforts on

this project.Norah Alissa

Mashael AlshalanMona Shahab

We would also like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the volunteers who contributed to this directory:

Arwa Saad GootAmani Abdulrahman AlRafie

Bodour Abd Aalaziz Mohammad AlshahraniRabah Salam Ali Bin Swoidan Rehab Abdulaziz Almansour

Rawabi Ali Abdulaziz Al Dowaisan Sundos Abdullah Alsubaie

Abdulrahman Essa AltharwiMashael Fariia Mutlaq Al Otaibi

Manahel Mousa AlmarzooqMolok Khalaf Alharbi

Noura Youssef AlsaloumiNorah Saad Almousa

Finally, a very special thank you

to Ms. Fawziah Marzoq Alshamari for organizing and facilitating the work on this project.

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Based upon the objectives of the National Committee for Mental Health Promotion (NCMH), which has been issued and approved by the Decree of the Saudi Council of Ministers, it is responsible for helping individuals with mental health disorders and their families to get access to treatment and rehabilitation services. In addition, the NCMH is also responsible for supporting mental health programs, correcting misconceptions about mental health, and coordinating between government and non-government

organizations related to mental health. In line with the above objectives, the NCMH has supported this mental health directory.

Your Guide: For Mental Health Services is available as an electronic copy on NCMH’s website, for more information please visit their website (www.ncmh.org.sa) or download their App (Qareebon – currently

only available in Arabic) for more details about their services.

About the Directory

Mental health illness can effect anyone at any stage in their life and good mental health plays an important role in one’s quality of life. In our community the awareness in seeking mental health services

has increased in the past few years however information regarding mental health resources are still scarce. Therefore, we felt that there was a necessity to make a directory book for the majority of mental health services available in the city of Riyadh. Our search includes hospitals, private clinics, associations, and rehabilitation and early intervention centers for all ages. This directory is aimed to help individuals

and families dealing with any mental health related issues as well as help professionals guide their patients to the appropriate care needed.

If you are struggling or know of someone facing some difficulties in their life, please use this directory to help aid you in finding the right service and care.

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This directory contains four major sections which include

HospitalsIf you believe that you are struggling or finding it difficult to cope, you might find the right care with a licensed mental health care provider in a hospital setting. This section contains both private and government entities starting with hospitals that provide care through an entire mental health division to other hospitals providing care through an individual mental health care provider within a hospital clinic. There are other general services included in hospitals that are provided for patients but are not necessarily limited to the mental health division, which include, for example speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, transportation and home service.

Private ClinicsIf you believe that you are struggling or finding it difficult to cope, you might find the right care with a licensed mental health care provider in a private clinic. This section contains private clinics that provide care through both psychiatric and psychological services for children and adults.

Rehabilitation and Early Intervention Centers for All AgesIf you believe that your child or a relative’s child or a friend is suffering from any developmental delays or mental health disorders, please use this section to find the right center. This section contains centers that provide a variety of services for special needs individuals (children and adults) that include mental health disorders, developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and other related difficulties (such as speech, motor and physical disabilities).

Associations and CommitteesIf you need support and awareness on your mental health disorder, please find the appropriate association and/or committee related to your cause which can also help support the needs of your family. This section includes non-profit organizations (private and governmental) that provide support, awareness, and/or training for individuals and their families dealing with any mental health disorders.

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How to use this directory

Every page contains a series of subsections about the facility which includes: general description, date of establishment, address, phone numbers, website, email, license number and licensing authority, services provided, transportation and home service, and social media sites.

In the following, a brief description is listed of each service:

Description: a general description about the facility and what it offers; there may be differences from one facility to the other based on the information received.

Date of Establishment: is when the facility was first established.

License Number and Licensing Authority: each license number may differ in length from one facility to the other depending on the licensing authority except for government hospitals which were classified instead as “government entity” without listing a specific license number

Services Provided: the services listed in this section are the most common services provided by the majority of facilities.

• Evaluation and Diagnosis: diagnosis can be made by either a Psychiatrist or Licensed Psychologist only. Evaluation can include the first visit, mental health assessments and IQ testing. It is important to know that some of the centers do not have a Psychiatrist that can provide diagnosis however provide specific services like evaluation and behavioral therapy and other forms of therapy.

• Psychiatrist: is a licensed medical doctor specializing in mental health providing diagnosis and prescription medication for mental health disorders while following up on the treatment plan for the client.

• Psychologist: is a licensed professional with an educational degree in the field of psychology providing evaluation and non-pharmaceutical treatment (ex. behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy, marital and family therapy, etc.) • Speech Therapist: a service provided by a licensed professional in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders and speech and language difficulties.

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• Occupational Therapy: a service provided by a licensed professional helping individuals suffering from physical, mental or cognitive difficulties to acquire and develop daily living skills.

• Physiotherapy: a service provided by a licensed professional who helps with developing abilities, rehabilitation, and adapting to any kind of injury or disability through movement and exercise.

• Rehabilitation Services: any service that can help aid an individual to cope and to develop and obtain specific skills in life. For example, early intervention services, vocational services, rehabilitation for recovering substance users, etc.

• Social Services: a service provided by a licensed social worker to help ease conditions of individuals living in tough circumstances by making sure that their daily living needs are met and providing financial support and linking them to the appropriate resources.

• Special Education: an educational service provided by a professional in the special education field to identify difficulties and to develop the right academic program appropriate to their abilities.

• Other: this section includes any other service that is not listed in the previous mentioned services provided by the facility.

Practitioners in the field of mental health are mandated to be licensed from the appropriate licensing authority (for example the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, which provides licensing for health care practitioners and mental health practitioners).

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Address: Diplomatic Quarter, RiyadhTelephone: 920019393 – Website: www.scfhs.org.sa

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Useful Tips:

• It is important to follow up with a qualified licensed professional within a licensed facility from the appropriate licensing authority. This means that it has to be licensed from the appropriate government authority (for example, ministry of health, ministry of labor and social development, ministry of education, etc.) and that each specialized professional is classified and licensed from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. • It is helpful to make a phone call to the facility before you go to get all the information needed for your care.• It is your right to know about what treatment is provided (medication or therapy), the follow up plan and the cost of treatment.• Knowing the needs of your child will help guide you to the appropriate center. • Find a center that is feasible for you to get to, in order to facilitate continuous follow ups according to your needs.• Use the social media sites, website, email and contact information to help you get more information needed on the facility that is not included in the directory.

Disclaimer

We have made over best effort to ensure that the information in this directory is as accurate as possible and the sources used to obtain this information are believed to be reliable at the time the directory was

printed. We aimed to ensure that every facility listed in the directory is licensed from the appropriate licensing authority. The services provided in this field are constantly changing or being updated, therefore we urge any individual to check the information provided with the corresponding facility. We would like to

bring to your attention that this directory is not for marketing purposes and is not sponsored by any facility. Its purpose is not to recommend a specific center but rather to provide information on the majority

of mental health services in Riyadh. The National Committee for Mental Health Promotion and the individuals involved in this book are not legally responsible for any malpractice issues and consequences

arising from any facility listed in this directory. Please take caution and responsibility when finding the right care provider.

If you are aware of any changes that should be made, or any licensed organization that has not been listed, please inform the National Committee for Mental Health Promotion.

Contact details are: info@ncmh.org.sa

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If you are or know of someone struggling with any suicidal ideations or are in imminent danger, please go to the nearest emergency room.

If you are experiencing any form of domestic violence or have a child at risk of any form of abuse, please call these services below:

The Child Help Line provides free phone consultations and support for children undergoing any form of abuse and neglect under the age of 18 years to help find them the appropriate care according to their needs.

The Family Protection Hotline is for reporting Domestic Violence and Abuse while providing social protection for women of all ages, children under the age of 18, the elderly, and for individuals with special needs who are subjected to all types of domestic violence and abuse through a 24-hour hotline.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements and Thanks ………………………………….........................................…………… 2

About the Directory………………………………………........................................................…… 3 - 4

How to use this directory………………..……………………..........................................……......…5 - 6

Useful Tips…………………………………………..……………................................................……7 - 8

Table of Contents……………..……......................……………...................................…….…….……9

Associations and Committees……………..……………….....................................…….…….……10 - 31

Centers …………………………………………..……………….............................................……32 - 79

Hospitals

Government Hospitals …………………..……………………................................................……80 - 97

Private Hospitals ……………………………...……………….......................................….…....…98 - 109

Private Clinics…………………………………….……………..........................................………110 - 119

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