As part of the “Better Psychiatry Agreement” from November 2023, the government and agreement parties have decided to improve access to regional acute psychiatric services. Following recommendations from the Danish Health Authority, an acute psychiatric emergency hotline will be integrated into the existing emergency response system, creating a single point of contact through 112 and the out-of-hours medical service. Both services will be enhanced with psychiatric expertise. Additionally, a new regional psychiatric emergency coordinator will be established to ensure better coordination between the 112 telephone triage and regional psychiatric emergency services.
The agreement aligns with the 2024 structural reform (see policy analysis “A comprehensive mosaic reform to strengthen primary and chronic care capacity” from 25 November 2024), which aims to create a better and more cohesive organization and ensure equal treatment across psychiatric and somatic care. The agreement is supported by approximately DKK 113 million (€15 million) in 2025, with annual funding of DKK 150 million (€20 million) thereafter.