Dual Diagnosis

The Dual Diagnosis program provides services to individuals who have a pre-existing developmental disability, and mental illness. The program psychiatrist assists in consultations and follow-up recommendations for treatment for individuals requiring this service.

• Assessment,
• Information, education and referral services,
• Support, coordinate services and links to resources that an individual may need,
• Service plan based on individual needs,
• Supportive counseling,
• Crisis-planning, crisis intervention and crisis prevention,
• Assistance with symptom and behavior management,
• Medication support,
• Skill-development,
• Family support and education,
• Advocacy, and
• Public/professional education.

Eligibility

Individuals with mental illness and a developmental disability residing in Windsor and Essex County, over 16 years of age.

How To Access The Service

Referrals come from the Association for Community Living, Windsor Regional Hospital and Physician(s). Please contact 519-255-9940 ext. 249 for information.

Collaborative Relationship

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Dual Diagnosis Outreach program

Funding

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Service Hours

The regular business hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm at the agency Monday to Friday. Services are available until 8:00pm Monday to Thursday by appointment.