When you need mental health care but can’t leave your home, psychiatria domowa, specjalistyczna forma opieki psychiatrycznej przeprowadzana w miejscu zamieszkania pacjenta. Also known as wizyta u psychiatry w domu, it is often the only way to get help for depression, anxiety, psychosis, or severe social withdrawal. This isn’t a luxury—it’s medical necessity for people who are too ill, too scared, or too physically limited to walk into a clinic. In Poland, there’s no public funding for home visits by psychiatrists through NFZ, which means you pay out of pocket. But that doesn’t make it less important. If you’re caring for a senior with dementia, a teenager with severe anxiety, or someone recovering from a psychotic episode, a psychiatrist coming to you isn’t optional—it’s life-saving.
Related to this is the concept of psychiatra do domu, specjalista, który wykonuje wizyty w mieszkaniach, domach lub domach opieki. This is different from a general practitioner who might stop by for a physical check-up. A psychiatrist evaluates mental state, adjusts medications, monitors therapy progress, and decides if hospitalization is needed. They also help families understand what’s happening and how to respond. You won’t find this service listed on NFZ’s website because it doesn’t exist there. But in Warsaw, more than 30 private practices offer it—and prices range from 300 to 450 zł per visit, depending on time of day and complexity. The second key entity here is koszt psychiatry domu, opłata za wizytę psychiatryczną przeprowadzaną w domu pacjenta. Unlike a family doctor’s home visit—which is free under NFZ—psychiatric home visits are fully private. There’s no reimbursement. You pay for the time, the travel, the expertise. But think of it this way: if you’re paying 150 zł for a GP to come to your home, and a psychiatrist charges 350 zł, you’re paying for years of specialized training, risk assessment, and crisis management. And if the alternative is an ER visit or hospitalization, this is the cheapest option by far.
People often ask: can I get a psychiatrist to come to my elderly parent who refuses to leave the house? Yes. Can I arrange one for my child who has panic attacks every time they step outside? Yes. Can I schedule it on a Sunday evening? Yes, but it’ll cost more. The system works on demand, not on schedules. You call a private clinic, explain the situation, and they send someone. No paperwork. No waiting lists. No judgment. What you need is a clear description of symptoms, current medications, and how long this has been going on. The psychiatrist will bring a notebook, not a diagnosis. They’ll listen first, then act.
There are no shortcuts. No apps that replace human judgment. No AI that can tell if someone is suicidal by their voice tone alone. That’s why psychiatria domowa matters. It’s not about convenience. It’s about dignity. It’s about being seen where you are, not where the system expects you to be. Below, you’ll find real guides on how to arrange these visits, what to expect during them, how much they cost, and which clinics in Warsaw actually show up on time. No fluff. Just what works.
Czy można wezwać psychiatrę do domu? Tak - wizyty domowe są dostępne w Warszawie i po całej Polsce. Dowiedz się, jak je zorganizować, kto płaci, kiedy są potrzebne i co się dzieje podczas wizyty.