Everyone is entitled to good mental health, but deciding to address the difficulties you are experiencing can be hard. Please know that there is support available every step of the way.
Getting support
If you are worried about your own mental health, your GP is a helpful first point of contact.
Your GP will know and understand your physical and mental health history, so this is the first person we recommend you talk to. Together with your GP, you can decide on a course of action that best suits your needs.
If you are experiencing a mental health difficulty or are worried about a friend or relative, you can find more information on supports available here. More details about accessing St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) can also be found in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Accessing the Dean Clinics
A GP referral is needed if you are not currently receiving care in SPMHS. Referrals are received by our Referral and Assessment Service and reviewed by a consultant psychiatrist to see if we have a service appropriate for your needs.
If your referral suggests our Dean Clinic services may meet your needs, you may receive a Prompt Assessment of Needs (PAON), a free-of-charge assessment by an experienced mental health nurse through the Referral and Assessment Service. This will allow for efficient mental health assessment and onward referral to the most appropriate service.
The PAON is completed remotely from your own home, without the need to travel to a clinic. A range of communications technologies, including telephone or videocall on Microsoft Teams, can be used to complete the assessment. You can choose your preferred means of communication with the Referral and Assessment Service.
If you are receiving care through SPMHS’ inpatient, Homecare or day care services, you may be referred to the Dean Clinic for follow-up care by your multidisciplinary team.
If you have any queries on accessing Dean Clinic services, please contact the Referral and Assessment Service on 01 249 3635, or you can contact our switchboard out of hours on 01 249 3200.
If you have question about health insurance, our health insurance information for service users is available here.
Making a referral
If you are a GP, you can find out more about how to make a referral here.
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