RA 11036: Mental Health Act

Section 40. Duties and Functions.— The Council shall exercise the following duties:

  1. Develop and periodically update, in coordination with the DOH, a national multi-sectoral strategic plan for mental health that further operationalizes the objectives of this Act which shall include the following:

    1. The country’s targets and strategies in protecting the rights of Filipinos with mental health needs and in promoting mental health and the well-being of Filipinos, as provided in this Act;

    2. The government’s plan in establishing a rational, unified and integrated service delivery network for mental health services including the development of health human resources and information system for mental health; and

    3. The budgetary requirements and a corollary investment plan that shall identify the sources of funds for its implementation;

  2. Monitor the implementation of the rules and regulations of this Act and the strategic plan for mental health, undertake mid-term assessments and evaluations of the impact of the interventions in achieving the objectives of this Act;

  3. Ensure the implementation of the policies provided in this Act, and issue or cause issuance of orders, or make recommendations to the implementing agencies as the Council considers appropriate;

  4. Coordinate the activities and strengthen working relationships among national government agencies, LGUs, and nongovernment agencies involved in mental health promotion;

  5. Coordinate with foreign and international organizations regarding data collection, research and treatment modalities for persons with psychiatric, neurologic and substance use disorders and other addictions;

  6. Coordinate joint planning and budgeting of relevant agencies to ensure funds for programs and projects indicated in the strategic medium-term plan are included in the agency’s annual budget;

  7. Call upon other government agencies and stakeholders to provide data and information in formulating policies and programs, and to assist the Council in the performance of its functions; and

  8. Perform other duties and functions necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.