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 first point of contact should be your GP.
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 our services can also be found in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Accessing the Dean Clinics
Any referrals received for Dean Clinic assessments deemed appropriate will receive a Prompt Assessment of Needs (PAON), a free-of-charge assessment by an experienced mental health nurse through the SPMHS Referral and Assessment Service. This will allow for efficient mental health assessments and onward referral to the most appropriate service.
Service users can access the PAON from their own home, without the need to travel to a clinic. A range of communications technologies, including telephone and audiovisual technologies, such as Skype or FaceTime will be used to provide the assessment. The service user can choose their preferred means of communication with the Referral and Assessment service.
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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