Make a Referral
If you wish to make a referral, please download the form here and send it by post to the address at the bottom of this page or by email to christina.greene@hse.ie. See referral criteria below.
REFERRAL CRITERIA
Person referred should:
– be over 18 and under 65 years of age,
– be currently experiencing mental health difficulties,
– have no current suicidal intent,
– have a readiness and motivation to try/attend a structured programme of walking,
– be discharged from acute services and be living independently in the community,
– have a reasonable insight into their mental health needs and take responsibility for its
management,
– have no chaotic or dependent substance misuse,
– have a minimum fitness level – must be able to walk for a minimum of 45 minutes,
– have an interest in improving their quality of life through active involvement in programme
activities, and
– have the motivation/ability to work in partnership with staff and other participants (risk
issues regarding aggression to others will require consideration).
Please feel free to contact us to discuss any person’s appropriateness for the service.
Following receipt of the referral, a decision will be made if Solas is the appropriate service to meet the
person’s needs. If accepted, Solas will contact the person and a date for trying the programme will be
offered.
Please feel free to email any queries to christina.greene@hse.ie
Thank you for taking the time to complete this referral form.
