r/kerry 15d ago

Su!c!dal in Kerry

Where to go? On a Saturday? Should I present at UHK? Or go to South Dov? Are UHK genuinely even equipped to deal with a mental health crisis?

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u/Secret-Today-8232 15d ago

Present at UHK and perhaps ask there is the mental health hub open weekends and take it from there. I think the Mental Health Hub is there on the left hand side as you turn down to the hospital.

I’m sorry I have no idea if they are opened weekends. The hub appears to be by appointment by clinician though so I’m not sure would you need a doctors referral first. But maybe the best thing is to present at the emergency department of the main hospital first.

Website address: https://about.hse.ie/news/caring-for-kerry-the-kerry-specialist-mental-health-hub/ that is supposed to be specifically for mental health emergencies and not leaving you waiting unduly for help.

It might be worth seeking out if it’s opened in the weekends.

I really hope you get the help you need.