Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode right from its inception in the colonial period in 1872 is committed to the promotion of mental health and has a legacy of 150 years of devotion towards the mentally ill. GMHC is one of the 3 speciality hospitals in psychiatry under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Kerala. Situated in the heart of Kozhikode city at Kuthiravattom, the hospital is easily accessible for the public by road and rail. The campus is spread across 22 acres of land and houses 9 wards, pay ward, de-addiction ward, administrative building and other infrastructure facilities with ample space for outdoor recreation for the patients. The heritage building that has stood the test of time and the lush greenery makes the campus unique.
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Director of Health Services
Superintendent & Deputy Director
Deputy Superintendent
Resident Medical officer
Lay Secretary & Treasurer / DDO
OPD functions on all days between 8.00AM -1.00 PM. Duty medical officer will be available 24 hours. Medicines will be available for the patients from 8 am to
A patient seeking services at GMHC shall first register in the OP. The Psychiatrist will evaluate the patients and if admission is found necessary, shall be
GMHC provides mental health care for patients at the community level, known as District Mental Health Programme (DMHP). A team of Mental Health Profess
