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Valen Hospital

We provide treatment for adults who require care for psychosis and forensic psychiatry.

For the municipalities of Sunnhordland and Hardanger, we offer services in acute psychiatry. Valen Hospital includes a section for specialised treatment and has four inpatient wards. The services also include an outpatient ambulatory forensic mental health team.

The Learning and Mastery centre for Psychiatry is located at Valen Hospital. It works in collaboration with service users and their organisations to provide courses and training aimed at helping people live with and manage their illness.

Contact

Telephone

53 46 64 00
  • Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday CLOSED
post@helse-fonna.no

How to get here

Visiting address

Sjukehusvegen 23

5451 Valen

Kart - Valen sjukehus

For information about local bus and express boat services in Valen and Kvinnherad, please visit: Skyss.no/en.

General information

There is no pharmacy at the hospital. The nearest pharmacy is located in Husnes. SPAR Valen sells a limited range of over-the-counter medicines.

​Næraste daglegvare er 0,7 km frå sjukehuset: SPAR Valen, Eplehagen 3, 5451 Valen.

It is not permitted to take photos or videos of other patients or hospital staff. Photos or videos must not be shared on social media without the consent of those shown. 

We ask that you respect the privacy of everyone you encounter during your stay at the hospital, and that you only take photos or videos of your own family and friends.

The cafeteria is open Monday to Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30. It is closed on Fridays.
 
Meals are served in the wards.

Please bring any regular medication you take. It may take some time to obtain the same medication from the pharmacy.

Please leave valuables at home. Theft can occur in hospitals.

Bring comfortable clothing and suitable, sturdy footwear. Walking barefoot is not permitted due to hygienic reasons.

Bring toiletries such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, a comb, deodorant and, if needed, an electric shaver. Also bring assistive devices you depend on, for example a walking stick, crutches, wheelchair etc.

Good hygiene is an important factor in ensuring patients receive good care. 

Parking for patients and visitors is centrally located on the hospital grounds. Parking is free of charge.

The car park has two electric vehicle charging points.

The hospital grounds are smoke-free.

Inpatients who require nicotine products can contact the healthcare staff on their ward.