The districts and independent cities form social psychiatric associations.

All providers of assistance within the meaning of Section 6 (1) NPsychKG should be represented in the social psychiatric association.

The Social Psychiatric Service manages its day-to-day business.

The Social Psychiatric Network ensures cooperation between the providers of assistance and the coordination of assistance in order to ensure care in accordance with § 6 Para. 7 NPsychKG.

The social psychiatric associations in neighboring care areas should work together for this purpose.

If a provider of assistance or its sponsor is planning a significant change in the assistance offered, it must inform the Social Psychiatric Network immediately.