Identify local services through official channels

Use Bahrain’s Ministry of Health website and a qualified local clinician as starting points for identifying current psychiatric and addiction services. Ask which service is accepting the type of referral you need, how assessment is arranged and whether ongoing outpatient support is available.

Bahrain Ministry of Health

What to establish locally

Ask about clinical assessment, referral requirements, admission criteria, the treatment setting, language support and fees. Confirm whether a quoted service is delivered at the stated address and whether it is appropriate for the person’s needs. This is a starting guide, not a complete list of local providers.

When comparing treatment abroad

For a person living in Manama or elsewhere in Bahrain, a treatment-abroad proposal should also identify the follow-up plan in Bahrain. Compare family travel, authorised information-sharing and practical support after the return, not only the overseas accommodation.

Read the treatment-abroad guide
Overseas care is not automatically more appropriate. A qualified clinician should assess the required level of care. For an immediate medical or psychiatric emergency, use local emergency services rather than waiting for an international admission.