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Mental Health Gap Action Programme (Access Sites)

City Health Office (CHO)

The City Health Office provides basic mental health assessment through staff who have undergone specialized training, including the provision of mental health-related medicines, at designated access sites such as the San Nicolas Main Health Center and Rural Health Unit III.

Service at a Glance

Who may avail

Individuals who are mentally or neurologically ill, or who use substance-abused drugs.

Processing time
30 minutes
Fee
No fee
Office
City Health Office (CHO)

Before You Apply

Requirements

Prepare these requirements before visiting the office.

  1. 1

    Latest prescription (valid for 3 months) from a psychiatrist, medical specialist, hospital, or other health institution

    Where to secure: Psychiatrist/Medical Specialist/Hospital/Other Health Institution

  2. 2

    Medical certificate indicating diagnosis

    Where to secure: Psychiatrist/Medical Specialist/Hospital/Other Health Institution

  3. 3

    Applies only: If the client is accompanied or represented by a legal guardian or authorized representative

    Authorization from a legal guardian or authorized representative

    Where to secure: N/A

Steps

How to apply

  1. 1

    Visit the access site (San Nicolas Main Health Center or Rural Health Unit III), accompanied by a legal guardian or authorized representative if needed, and provide your chief complaint and medical history for registration.

  2. 2

    Wait while trained staff conduct an initial health assessment; you may be referred to the Rural Health Physician if needed.

  3. 3

    If you need a higher level of care, receive a two-way referral slip and instructions.

  4. 4

    Receive available medicines, home-care instructions, and a follow-up schedule.

Official source and verification

This service record was reviewed on 2026-09-01 from City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga Citizen's Charter 2026 (2nd Edition). BetterSanFernando is independent and is not the official City Government website. Confirm current requirements with the official source or office before applying.