Almoosa Health Group, a leading healthcare group in Saudi Arabia, has announced the opening of its cutting-edge mental health center in Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital, operating under the name Rafa Mental Health Center. With the opening of Rafa, Almoosa has become the first healthcare provider in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province to deliver comprehensive mental health services.
Rafa Mental Health Center aligns with Almoosa’s ambition to significantly elevate the standard of mental healthcare in the Eastern Province by addressing critical gaps in the mental health market. The center offers state-of-the-art psychological rehabilitation programs for the residents of the region and neighboring countries, to help patients with mental health conditions achieve psychological balance and self-reliance. Housing a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and social workers, Rafa will serve patients from childhood to the elderly and ensure the highest quality of psychiatric evaluations, treatments, and holistic care.
The center’s outpatient services include comprehensive psychological assessments and tailored psychotherapy to meet the individual needs of each patient. It also includes up-to-date medication management, personalized individual and family psychotherapy, and holistic therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, and recreation therapy. Inpatient services feature the latest advancements in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy offered in a supportive environment, with 24 spacious private rooms designed with natural light, to create a serene and restorative space for patient recovery.
Malek Almoosa, chief executive of Almoosa Health, said: “We’re immensely proud to open the Rafa Mental Health Center and to help bridge existing gap in mental healthcare provision in the Eastern Province. Our ambition for Rafa is to address the rising demand for mental health services and greatly enhance the quality of life for individuals with mental health conditions, while reducing the stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment.”
“The highly experienced, internationally trained team at Rafa is committed to delivering the highest quality of mental healthcare through evidence-based treatments and personalized care plans, providing a welcoming and healing environment that supports lasting recovery and well-being.”
Rafa Mental Health Center’s range of specialized services and treatment programs cover childhood psychiatric disorders (autism, ADHD, learning disorders), adult psychiatric disorders (mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorders), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorders, and psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, delusions). Additionally, specialized care is provided for elderly patients experiencing dementia and behavioral changes, in collaboration with geriatric medicine and rehabilitation services.
