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.
As an affiliated of University College Dublin, we also collaborate with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, and the University of Limerick, we are committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing clinical research to improve patient outcomes. As a Mental Health Commission-approved centre under the Mental Health Act 2001, we maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence and governance.
With 180 inpatient beds and a growing portfolio of innovative outpatient services, we accept referrals nationally and internationally. Our aim is to be a centre of hope and recovery for individuals and families across all stages of mental health.
Our Vision
Our vision is that our communities can access with ease, high quality care and services that are responsive to society’s needs today and into the future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide quality mental health and dementia care, along with advanced wellbeing and education programmes. We achieve this by enabling our staff, volunteers and services to be innovative and compassionate, inspiring hope and empowering individuals, families and wider society.
Our Values
Hospitality is central to our approach. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where every patient feels valued and respected from the moment they enter our doors. This sense of belonging and safety is crucial in fostering healing and recovery.
Dedicated Team
The success of St John of God University Hospital is driven by our dedicated management team. Comprised of highly trained professionals across medical, nursing, clinical, and support services, their expertise ensures the highest standards of care and continuous innovation in mental health services. Their leadership aligns with our mission and values, fostering excellence and compassionate care for both patients and staff.
Our Affiliations
Our affiliations with University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, and the University of Limerick enhance our healthcare professional programmes and support our extensive clinical research initiatives. Recognized as an Approved Centre under the Mental Health Act 2001, we hold a certificate of registration with the Mental Health Commission and are affiliated with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Irish College of Psychiatrists for postgraduate psychiatry training.
St John of God, born in 1495 in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, is remembered not just for his profound compassion but for his unwavering commitment to the most vulnerable members of society. After a turbulent early life, including military service and personal struggles, John underwent a spiritual awakening in Granada, Spain. During this time, he faced his own mental health crisis and received care in the psychiatric wing of the Royal Hospital. This experience ignited a deep calling within him to dedicate his life to caring for those marginalised by society—the homeless, the sick, and the poor.
Moved by the suffering he witnessed, St John of God began offering shelter, food, and care to those in need, embodying the values of hospitality, compassion, and respect. His work laid the foundation for what would become a global legacy of care and kindness, with his name symbolising an enduring commitment to human dignity.
At St John of God University Hospital, we are proud to carry forward this legacy. Since our foundation in 1882, we have been dedicated to providing holistic care to individuals facing mental illness, psychological, and emotional challenges. Our mission is deeply rooted in the values that Saint John of God exemplified, which continue to guide every aspect of our patient care and services.
