State Psychiatric Hospital – Kardzhali was opened on 15.12.1954 by order of the Ministry of Mental Health No. 1706/23.12.1954, initially as a psychoneurological colony. It existed as such for only 15 days. Its task was to receive the mentally ill of the former Haskovo District. It had 100 beds.

The hospital was opened in the building of the former Kardzhali prison. In order to turn the building, built for a prison, into a hospital, it was necessary to make a lot of efforts and overcome many difficulties: insufficient material base, unfinished repairs, lack of central heating, irregular water supply. The area is degraded, the road to the hospital is broken and on rainy days becomes impassable due to deep, sticky mud. There is no laboratory, no pharmacy, no medical equipment, no vehicles for consulting patients. There are not enough open positions, the staff is young and inexperienced. But there is a desire to work, ambition, will and perseverance. Intensive organizational, qualification and medical-diagnostic activity is being started. Courses are being organized for the rapid qualification of medical staff in psychiatry and care for the mentally ill.

• Psychiatry – Diagnosis, treatment, and management of various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

• Psychotherapy – Offering both individual and group therapy to help patients manage their mental health conditions.

• Neuropsychiatry – Specializing in the treatment of mental health conditions that are linked to neurological disorders.

• Addiction Treatment – Providing services for individuals dealing with substance abuse and addiction.

• Geriatric Psychiatry – Addressing mental health issues in older adults, such as dementia or age-related depression.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Specializing in the treatment of younger populations dealing with mental health challenges.

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation – Assisting patients in reintegrating into society and managing their condition through various support programs.

The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality care through:

• Utilization of modern psychiatric treatment methodologies

• Adherence to national mental health standards

• Continuous professional development of medical staff

• Implementation of patient-centered care approaches

Mission: To provide compassionate and comprehensive mental health care, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with psychiatric conditions and supporting their families.

Vision: To be a leading center for psychiatric care in Bulgaria, recognized for innovation, patient-centered services, and contributions to the field of mental health.