ARA Poliklinik Kristiansand is a medical service clinic that offers a range of services within somatics, mental health, psychiatry and addiction. The clinic has a special focus on research and innovation within health, and works actively with education and competence development for health personnel. This also includes offering courses and conferences, which contribute to professional development in the field.
The clinic emphasizes user participation in decision-making processes, which ensures that the patients' voices are heard. ARA Poliklinik offers digital patient services for treatment and follow-up, which gives patients flexibility in their treatment. In addition, they provide advice and tips to young people before, during and after their hospital stay, with the aim of supporting them in a demanding situation. Quality and patient safety are central elements in the clinic's operations.