Southern Oslo District Psychiatric Center (DPC) is a district psychiatric center that offers specialist health services to adults with mental disorders. The center has a reception area that includes the districts of Nordstrand, Søndre Nordstrand and Østensjø. The treatment offer includes investigation, assessment, talk therapy and drug treatment, as well as crisis assistance.
The treatment can take place individually or in a group, with outpatient treatment as the main offer. In addition, ambulatory treatment and 24-hour treatment are offered if necessary. The center also has its own User Council, which gives patients the opportunity to provide input and feedback about the services. A referral from a doctor is usually required to access treatment.