About this service:

Services for children and adults with an intellectual disability across Greater Dublin, including clinical supports, centre-based respite and special schools. St Michael’s House also runs several local Children’s Disability Network Teams.

Who can use it:

Children and young people with a moderate, severe or profound intellectual disability who live in the St Michael’s House service area.

How to access the service:

A referral goes to the Children and Young Persons New Referrals and Discharges Committee at the Ballymun head office. It must include a psychological assessment from the past 12 months (for very young children, medical reports may be accepted). Referrals are processed within three months.

Telephone and access details:

01 884 0200

Email contact details:

info@smh.ie

Website information:

smh.ie (Referrals and Services Directory)

Support for families of children with additional needs:

One of the main providers of respite and specialist services for children with an intellectual disability in North Dublin.

Good to know:

For therapy for a child with any complex disability, see the CDNT listings first.

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