About this service:

A Children’s Disability Network Team run by St Michael’s House.

Who can use it:

Children and young people from birth to 18 with complex needs arising from a disability, whatever the type of disability or delay, who live in the areas listed. Areas: Ballymun, Larkhill, Whitehall and Santry.

How to access the service:

Referral on the HSE Children’s Services Referral Form with the Additional Information Form for the child’s age. A parent can refer, or a GP, public health nurse or other professional can refer with the parent’s signed consent. Send any existing reports. A child does not need an Assessment of Need first. Referrals go through the HSE Central Referrals Office (cro.dncc@hse.ie) or to the team directly.

Telephone and access details:

HSE Live: 1800 700 700, or email the team.

Email contact details:

cdntballymun@smh.ie

Website information:

smh.ie

Support for families of children with additional needs:

Therapy and family support from a team that can include speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology and social work. No diagnosis is needed to refer.

Good to know:

The team is decided by the child’s home address. Areas listed are from the HSE referral information; if unsure, ask the Central Referrals Office. Waiting times can be long: link families with parent networks, school supports and AsIAm while they wait.

Details checked: October 2026. Contact the service to confirm current availability and details.