Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
The Befriending and Supports is service currently restricted to clients referred by HSE clinicians in Dublin South.
Step 2: Read the Essential Information
Click on the images to access the documents.
NB: Prior to making a referral it is essential to:
- Read the Referrer Information Document
- Provide the client and/or next of with the Client Information Document
Step 3: Complete a Referral
We have launched a new Making Connections Portal for referrals. If this is your first time using it, please read the guidance below first.
Click here to access the Making Connections Referral Portal
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READ FIRST: Guidance for Using the Making Connections Portal
- Creating a Referral Agent Account:
To use the portal you will be prompted to first create a Referral Agent account.
Q: What would you like to do? | Select: Make a Referral
Q: Is this your first time using the Making Connections Portal? | Select: No
Your details will be saved and you won’t have to re-enter them for future referrals. - Using your Referral Agent Account:
For all future referrals you will use your email address to access your account
Q: What would you like to do? | Select: Make a Referral
Q: Is this your first time using the Making Connections Portal? | Select: Yes
Q: Please enter your email address to access your account | Enter your email address - New Referrals:
When you make a referral – you will be requested to enter the client’s surname & DOB. This step is required to to check for previous referrals or records that we might have for this person. You will see an cross or a tick beside the relevant programs. If the person has not yet been referred to us, you will be able to proceed. - Program Selection:
You can refer someone for one program at a time using the Portal
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or Befriending & Supports - NB: Entering Dates
Please note that the date format is MM/DD/YYYY
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