Referral Process
St John of God University Hospital accepts referrals from across the country, ensuring admissions are in line with the Mental Health Act 2001 and professional guidelines. Referrals for emergency or elective admissions must be made by a GP, another hospital's medical staff, or a consultant. While we do not have a walk-in assessment unit, we work with major insurers including VHI, Laya, Aviva/Irish Life Health, and more.
Services Provided
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to address various mental health and wellbeing needs, including support for addictions, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, ensuring personalised and compassionate care for every individual.
Addictions
Our addiction services provide comprehensive, personalised treatment and support for substance use and dependency issues.
Anxiety
We offer specialised care and therapeutic techniques to help individuals manage and reduce anxiety symptoms effectively.
Depression
Our compassionate depression services combine therapy and medication to support individuals in managing depression.
Eating Disorders
Our eating disorder services provide expert care, including nutritional counselling and therapy, to support wellbeing.
Our History & About Us
St John of God University Hospital is a leading provider of compassionate, person- centred mental health care in Ireland. As an acute university teaching hospital, we offer a full continuum of mental health services through both inpatient and outpatient programmes. Our expert multidisciplinary teams support individuals experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.
We also deliver specialist programmes in areas including Eating Disorders, Addiction, Psychiatry of Later Life, and Adolescent Mental Health, alongside unique services. Our care is grounded in our core values of hospitality, compassion, and respect, with a strong emphasis on dignity, recovery, and personalised care pathways.
Respect
We respect the dignity of each person, allowing them to choose how they live. Our support and care do not degrade a person’s inherent dignity. We uphold their right to self-determination and individuality in every interaction.
Hospitality
Every day we say, ‘come in, you are very welcome,’ and every day we are inspired by the strength, humanity, and hospitality of the people we work alongside, fostering a community of inclusivity and warmth.
Compassion
The support we offer is underpinned by the active gift of kindness, caring, and a demonstration of being willing to help. Our compassion extends beyond basic care, ensuring every individual feels valued and understood.
Clinical Governance
Founded in 1882, St John of God University Hospital remains dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, emotional difficulties, and psychological distress. We strive to deliver assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and care of the highest professional standard, rooted in the ethos and healing traditions exemplified by St John of God.
At St John of God University Hospital, our core values of Hospitality, Compassion, and Respect guide everything we do. We welcome all who seek care, provide empathetic support, and honour the dignity of every person we serve.
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