What the service does
Who provides the service
How to access the service
Location of service and contact details
Opening hours
Videos
Useful links
What the service does
The Northern Ireland mental health service for deaf people is a specialist mental health service for people aged 18 and older who are profoundly deaf.
Our team offers medical, nursing and psychological assessment and intervention where appropriate. We also aim to improve access to mental health services in your local area.
Our level of involvement will be based on an individual needs assessment.
Services are provided through sign language (British and Irish) and/or with interpreters.
Clinics are provided in regional centres or through home visits as appropriate.
There are other, non-statutory service providers for deaf people. If a mental health issue arises, we can offer consultation and advice, and help provide access to the appropriate service.
Please note: We are unable to respond to requests for involvement where safety plans or risk management is the current priority. We will provide specialist guidance on matters related to deafness and mental health.
Who provides the service
Our team includes:
- clinical nurse specialists
- consultant psychiatrist
- clinical psychologist
How to access the service
We accept referrals from the following:
- GP
- acute / community mental health team
- consultant psychiatrist / psychologist
- sensory support team (with an agreement that your GP will be notified and appropriate medical information forwarded)
- ear, nose and throat (ENT) service
- audiology service
- speech and language therapist (with an agreement to make your GP aware of the referral)
Please include as much relevant information as possible with the referral.
Location of service and contact details
Tel: 028 9504 2697
Text: 077 4049 3539
Email: mhdni@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (excluding public holidays).
Videos
Useful links
Downloads
Videos
Are you OK? Positive mental health (British Sign Language version)
Are you OK? Positive mental health (Irish Sign Language version)
Websites
British Deaf Association (Belfast office)
British Society for Mental Health and Deafness
CAUSE
Lifeline
Mental health conditions, treatments and medications (Health and Social Care Board website)
Minding Your Head
Patient and Client Council
Praxis Care
Public Health Agency
Rethink Mental Illness
Royal College of Psychiatrists
RNID in Northern Ireland
SignHealth