Mission and Vision
CNSMLA coordinates public policies for mental health and addiction prevention, ensuring coherent and evidence-based interventions at the national level.
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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.
CNSMLA coordinates public policies for mental health and addiction prevention, ensuring coherent and evidence-based interventions at the national level.
We invest in the development of community services, in increasing the capacity of specialists, and in information campaigns that reduce stigma.
We coordinate a national network of specialists and non-bed health structures, facilitating rapid and integrated interventions for mental health and addictions.
Main Activities
We summarize the duties from Government Decision no. 1424/2009 in a clear and easy-to-follow presentation.
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.
We develop practice guides, working methodologies, and information applications, organize their dissemination, and propose continuous training programs together with relevant professional associations.
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.
We propose information, education, and awareness campaigns and implement them alongside the Ministry of Health and partners, promoting transparency and access to official data.
We collect, process, and interpret data on mental health and addictions, conduct studies, and evaluate the impact of programs to substantiate evidence-based decisions.
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
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.
For full transparency, we provide the official documents that regulate the organization and activity of the center.
Detailed rules on the structure and conduct of activities within CNSMLA.
The hierarchical structure and functional departments of the center.
Annual reports regarding the activity carried out and the results obtained.