The HSE has stated there are, currently, no plans to develop a Child and Adult Mental Health Service (CAMHS) day hospital in Donegal.
They were responding to a question from Cllr Gerry McMonagle at the recent Regional Health West Forum.
“Donegal CAMHS is delivered to children, young people and families through its three multidisciplinary teams,” the HSE told Cllr McMonagle.
They added that the Donegal Mental Health Management Team funded quality improvement projects last year and this year, which includes securing services through third party providers.
“The services will deliver interventions such as anxiety management, non-complex Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as well as the provision of individual support,” the spokesperson added.
Donegal CAMHS has also secured software packages to assist in assessing youth and adult mental health, which will cover common emotional and behavioural disorders. These interventions are in addition to service delivered by CAMHS.
“The Donegal Mental Health Service strives to develop and implement innovative approaches to supporting the needs of children, young people and families through CAMHS, at present and as outlined above, and into the future, and will keep the matter of a day hospital under review.”
Cllr McMonagle was also informed that, at present, Donegal Mental Health Service does not have a Crisis Resolution team.
“The development of such a team is a key priority for Donegal in 2024 and we can confirm that work is in progress to secure resources for its establishment,” the spokesperson said.
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