The Hospital Nacional de Salud Mental Manuel Antonio Chapuí y Torres, formerly known as Hospital Nacional Psiquiátrico, is Costa Rica’s leading institution for specialized mental health care. Managed by the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS), this third-level hospital provides comprehensive psychiatric and psychological services, addressing acute and chronic mental health conditions. The hospital’s multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, specialized nurses, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists, ensuring holistic, patient-centered care. Its approach recognizes mental health as encompassing psychological, emotional, affective, and social well-being, in line with World Health Organization standards.

• Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization

• Emergency and crisis intervention

• Outpatient consultations

• Multidisciplinary assessment and therapy

• Social work and occupational therapy

• Specialized nursing care

• Community mental health outreach

• Support for families and caregivers

The hospital is recognized for its interdisciplinary model and continuous adaptation to the evolving needs of mental health care. Its team is trained to address both long-term and acute mental health challenges, offering individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Vision: To be Costa Rica’s reference center for comprehensive mental health care, promoting recovery, dignity, and social inclusion.
Mission: To provide specialized, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health services, supporting patients and their families through multidisciplinary care and community integration.