DPS, or District Psychiatric Center, offers mental health services in Fredrikstad. The center aims to provide treatment and follow-up for people with mental illnesses. DPS functions as a low-threshold service, where patients can get help without a referral from a doctor.
The services include individual therapy, group therapy and various forms of psychoeducation. DPS collaborates with other health institutions to ensure comprehensive treatment and follow-up of patients. The center has an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and other mental health specialists.