The Ebola virus disease outbreak weakened an already fragile health system and disrupted existing plans to develop mental health services across the country. However, the emergency response provided the opportunity, resources and focus necessary to create the new units.16 Our experience has guided the establishment of 14 other mental health units countrywide so far. The service is inclusive and accessible to the entire population. There are plans to further develop the service, with integration into primary-care structures, increased community utilization and greater staff recruitment. A service evaluation ‒ measuring outcomes, follow-up rates, barriers to access and service coverage ‒ is underway. We believe our approach is a suitable framework for delivering mental health services and developing more resilient systems during an emergency response.