Who is the service for?
A minority of people diagnosed with mental disorder experience longer term difficulties with community living. The Rehabilitation & Recovery Team provides specialist mental health services to people living in the Dublin South Central area. We work in partnership with local Community Mental Health Teams and other local health care and social services. You need to be referred by your Local Mental Health Team to access the service.
Rehabilitation may involve you being resident in a community residence or attending our services from home or hospital.
How do I get to use this service?
You can be refereed by your local mental health team.
Who does our team suit?
People who come to our team often have difficulty engaging with other services. Our team endeavours to work at a pace that suits you. You meet at a place that you agree with us beforehand. You don’t have to come to a clinic or a centre. A lot of the work is done in your own home. It’s very much a partnership between you and us.
What help can our service give to you?
We can work with you to help you to get a more complete recovery and a better quality of life. We’ll help you go back to your past activities or to learn new ways of doing things. We will help you with practical issues such as accommodation, budgeting, physical health and work or education issues and give support and advice at a pace that suits you.
Who will I see?
You will work with a variety of staff who will aim to help you with your mental health needs. The team includes nursing, mental health social workers, occupational therapists, medics and psychology.
How long does the service last?
There is no set time limit. We will continue to meet you for as long as needed to help you meet your goals but typically for 3 to 4 years. Goals are made to suit each person’s particular circumstances.
What happens when I’m discharged from the service?
We’ll refer you back to your local mental health team.
Where do I find out more?
For more details, speak to your local mental health team.
