EU TO FINANCE PROJECT FOR AID TO PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS IN EASTERN CROATIA

EASTERN CROATIA ( Editorial: --> 8437 ) OSIJEK, Dec 15 (Hina) - Osijek Mayor Zlatko Kramaric on Monday received Patricia van Nispen, head of the project "Post-War Rehabilitation of Persons with Mental Disorders in the Croatian Danube River Region." The project, to start January 1, should be financed by the European Union and the Dutch government, and implemented by the Psychiatric Clinic in Osijek and the Association for Psychological Assistance "Sunce". According to van Nispen, the aim of the project is to support reintegration processes in eastern Croatia, especially the return of displaced persons and their reintegration into society. The project, to be carried out by psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers, will be implemented in Ilok, Batina, Darda, Erdut and Tenja, said Nikola Mandic, head of the Osijek Psychiatric Clinic. Funds have been ensured for one year of activity, he said, adding there is a possibility for the project to last even longer. Osijek Mayor Kramaric said the project was significant for the peaceful reintegration and reconciliation process. (hina) ha 151427 MET dec 97