About this service:

GP assessment, prescribing and referral. The GP is the way in to most HSE mental health services. Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC): free short-term counselling for medical card holders. Primary Care Psychology and, for moderate to severe difficulties, Community Mental Health Teams and CAMHS (the mental health service for children and teenagers).

Who can use it:

Anyone experiencing mental health difficulties. Local GP practices and HSE primary care centres, including Edenmore Health Centre and Kilbarrack Primary Care.

How to access the service:

Referral via GP for CIPC, psychology, CAMHS and community mental health teams. The GP completes the forms.

Telephone and access details:

Through the person’s own GP practice or health centre. HSE mental health information line: 1800 111 888

Email contact details:

None

Website information:

hse.ie; yourmentalhealth.ie

Support for families of children with additional needs:

The GP is the way in to CAMHS and to many children’s health services. A GP letter can also support an Assessment of Need application.

Source directory last updated: July 2026. Contact the service to confirm current availability and details.