Dual Diagnosis Program - Resources for Families & Significant Others

Welcome to the Dual Diagnosis Program web page for Families and Significant Others.  Through this site you are able to access information about the Dual Diagnosis Program at CAMH, as well as other resources and articles.  Our goal is to develop and maintain a useful and up to date source of information for families on topics specifically related to intellectual disabilities and mental health needs. This is a developing site and if you are looking for a resource or know of one that should be included, we would appreciate hearing from you at susan_morris@camh.net.

• Building the Path to Home: Links to sustainable housing for persons with a dual diagnosis in Toronto*
  Housing is only sustainable for someone if they have a strong, caring safety net or support network. This guide includes information about how to access housing, but it also talks about how to find all the pieces of support needed to make the housing situation work.

  *If the link won't open, you may have a pop-up blocker turned on. If you have administration rights and/or a browser program that allows you to change the settings, more information on how to disable pop-up blockers is available from the University of Connecticut in a PDF document. If you are CAMH staff, you can also access the pages through the remote access system (password required). We plan to replace the files as soon as possible with standard html web pages. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience in the meantime.

• A Handbook of Supports and Services for Persons with Dual Diagnosis - Concerned Parents of Toronto (PDF only)
  The Dual Diagnosis Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is delighted to support the ongoing efforts of the Concerned Parents Association of Toronto Inc. of Toronto in assisting parents, relatives and friends to access resources for individuals with an developmental intellectual disability and mental health needs. The complex health and mental needs of individuals with a dual diagnosis result in significant challenges for all caregivers in accessing the appropriate services when needed. This latest edition is exceptional and applicable beyond the City of Toronto with the inclusion of easy to read information on how to navigate the system. Previous editions of this Handbook have been widely used by professionals, paraprofessionals and family members and friends. (Please note: this is not a CAMH publication.)
  
• Dual Diagnosis Resource Book: A resource manual for York Region families (PDF only; Please note: this is not a CAMH publication.)
  
• Dual Diagnosis Resource Book: A resource manual for Simcoe County families (PDF only; Please note: this is not a CAMH publication.)

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