Dual Diagnosis
General Information for Use With Clients
What is dual diagnosis?
In Ontario, "dual diagnosis" refers to people who have both an intellectual disability and mental health needs. For more information on dual diagnosis, click here.
Amélioration des services de santé mentale aux personnes ayant un double diagnostic ? / Are mental health services improving for people with dual diagnosis?(CrossCurrents article)
A Handbook of Supports and Services for Persons with Dual Diagnosis - Concerned Parents of Toronto (PDF)
(English only)
Includes an overview of dual diagnosis and how to identify someone with an intellectual disability and mental health needs. Previous editions of this Handbook have been widely used by professionals, paraprofessionals and family members and friends.
Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario: Dual Diagnosis page
(English only)
Link to various documents: fact sheets and research documents
Cliquezsanté
an online database of francophone professionals in health care and social services in Ontario.
ConnexOntario
access the databases of the Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART), the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline (OPGH), and Mental Health Service Information Ontario (MHSIO).
“The Best Of” Crosscurrents
read excerpts from Canada’s journal on addiction and mental health. Consult the new CrossCurrents web site.
Le Guichet pour francophones
a one-stop access centre to facilitate access to addiction, mental health, and problem gambling services for Francophones in the Champlain region.
Le SCCT
Addiction clinical consultation service
Toll-free
1-888-720-2227
In the Toronto area
(416) 595-6968