Dual diagnosis refers to an individual with an intellectual disability who may have a psychiatric disorder and/or challenging behaviour.
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) provides specialized services for dually dianosed adults. The program consists of a 10 bed inpatient unit as well as a psychiatric consultation service.
Contemporary treatment includes the expertise of psychiatry, social work, nursing, behavioural, recreational and occupational therapy.
The Dual Diagnosis program is committed to a collaborative approach to treatment that is based on best practice and clinical research. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, the program offers teaching opportunities to a wide variety of professionals.
Inpatient Services
Dual Diagnosis Service (DDS)
Outpatient Services
Dual Diagnosis Outreach
Related Links
Canadian Mental Health Association: www.cmha.ca