Most people who have mental health problems are treated without going into hospital. Services such as Day Hospital and Home Care mean that most mental health crises can be handled without the need for hospital admission. Sometimes hospital treatment is necessary.

You may need to be admitted to hospital for some of your care. In Dublin South West, our Acute Unit is based at Tallaght Hospital.
Acute Mental Health Unit, HSE, Tallaght Hospital (AMNCH), Dublin 24
Tel: 01 414 2000

Which hospital will I go to?

The Acute Psychiatric Unit that serves our catchment is located within the Adelaide & Meath Hospital Incorporating the National Children’s Hospital (AMiNCH) usually known as Tallaght Hospital.

The unit consists of 3 wards: Rowan (for men), Cedar (for women) and Aspen (an intensive care unit)

Does my treatment team change if I need to go to hospital?

During your admission you remain under the care of the Consultant Psychiatrist and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team from your local area will continue to be involved in your case. However, on a day to day basis during your admission you are cared for by the Acute Unit Multidisciplinary Team

Click on the links below to find out more about your hospital stay and the people who will care for you in hospital.

How it works:

• Admission
• Your Care Plan
• Your Key Nurse
• Aspen Unit - how it works, what we do
• Cedar Unit - how it works, what we do
• Rowan Unit - how it works, what we do
• Discharge

Who does what?:

• Read all about our Hospital Staff and their jobs

Elements of Care:

• Key nurse for the day
• Team Meetings
• Care plan
• Advocacy
• Citizen Information
• Therapeutic Activity Programme

Your Rights

• Find out about your Rights as an In-Patient
• Learn more about Mental Health Legislation and some Questions to ask
• How to make a Comment or Complaint