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About CNSMLA

Our Mission and Role

CNSMLA is the public institution that develops and implements strategies for mental health and drug use reduction. We work in partnership with ministries, local institutions, and civil society to bring essential services closer to people.

Mission and Vision

CNSMLA coordinates public policies for mental health and addiction prevention, ensuring coherent and evidence-based interventions at the national level.

Strategic Priorities

We invest in the development of community services, in increasing the capacity of specialists, and in information campaigns that reduce stigma.

National Network

We coordinate a national network of specialists and non-bed health structures, facilitating rapid and integrated interventions for mental health and addictions.

Main Activities

What CNSMLA Does

We summarize the duties from Government Decision no. 1424/2009 in a clear and easy-to-follow presentation.

National Coordination

We propose strategic priorities and measures to the Ministry of Health, develop programs dedicated to mental health and addiction prevention, and manage the National Mental Health and Prophylaxis Program in Psychiatric Pathology.

Standardization and Training

We develop practice guides, working methodologies, and information applications, organize their dissemination, and propose continuous training programs together with relevant professional associations.

Consultancy and Technical Support

We provide consultancy for local networks, offer technical assistance to structures provided by the Mental Health Law, and develop the methodology for medical counseling of drug users.

Information and Campaigns

We propose information, education, and awareness campaigns and implement them alongside the Ministry of Health and partners, promoting transparency and access to official data.

Analysis and Research

We collect, process, and interpret data on mental health and addictions, conduct studies, and evaluate the impact of programs to substantiate evidence-based decisions.

Funded Projects

We implement projects with non-reimbursable funding and pilot initiatives that can be extended at the national level, for the benefit of vulnerable communities.

Structure and Capabilities

How We Are Organized

The National Center for Mental Health and Drug Control is a specialized public institution headquartered in Bucharest, with the role of coordination, implementation, and evaluation at the national level of mental health policies and interventions for the prevention and treatment of addictions.

  • Specialized Public Institution

    We function as a non-bed health unit, with legal personality, under the Ministry of Health and funding from the state budget.

  • Agile Structure

    The team has up to 30 positions, coordinated by a director who is a secondary authorizing officer, which allows for rapid decisions and unified national coordination.

  • Transparency and Representation

    We are authorized to publish official data, represent the institution in relationship with internal and international partners, and provide access to information through periodic reports.

  • Legislative Alignment

    Our activity complies with Government Decision no. 1424/2009 and specific legislation on mental health and addiction prevention.

Institutional Coordination: the director holds the position through contest, is an authorizing officer, and represents the institution in relation to authorities, internal and international partners.

Specialized Team: contractual staff organized in maximum 30 positions, with salaries according to current legislation and competencies dedicated to non-bed services.

Funding and Sustainability: budget ensured through the Ministry of Health and the possibility of running projects with non-reimbursable funding to expand services.