Older Persons Act, 2006
R 385
Mental Health Care Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2002)Chapter II : Fundamental Provisions4. Implementation of policies and measures by State |
Every organ of State responsible for health services must determine and co-ordinate the implementation of its policies and measures in a manner that—
| (a) | ensures the provision of mental health care, treatment and rehabilitation services at primary, secondary and tertiary levels and health establishments referred to in section 5(1); |
| (b) | promotes the provision of community-based care, treatment and rehabilitation services; |
| (c) | promotes the rights and interests of mental health care users; and |
| (d) | promotes and improves the mental health status of the population. |
