Building the Path to Home
Links to sustainable housing
for people with dual diagnosis
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Books
Guidelines for Managing the Client with Intellectual Disability in the Emergency Room
Mental Health in Mental Retardation: The ABC for Mental Health Primary Care and Other Professionals
Websites
Learning about Intellectual Disabilities and Health
(affiliated with the University of London)
International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities
The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
Department of Psychiatry,
Developmental Disabilities Division
, University of Western Ontario
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Introduction
About the guide
How the content is organized
First Steps
What is dual diagnosis?
Housing and support
Dual diagnosis support
Challenges and successes
Thinking about a plan
Resources for families
Ethnocultural/Ethnoracial resources
Other resources
Understanding the Person
Introduction
Connecting with the person
Recognizing dual diagnosis
Recognizing mental health problems
Substance use problems
Understanding the Situation
Introduction: Thinking about the situation
No place to live
In danger of losing housing
Stable but unsatisfactory situation
Risks, Crises and Emergencies
Introduction
Evaluating risk
Danger to the person and others
Response strategies
Getting an emergency assessment
Consenting to treatment
Personal care and property
Resources
Planning
Introduction
Assessment
Connecting with services
Case management
Individual support planning
Crisis planning and management
Support Services
Introduction
Crisis services
Clinical services
Medical services
Basic personal care services
Financial services
Legal services
Community support services
Population-specific services
Employment, vocational and day programs
Services for families
Housing Options
Introduction: Elements of sustainable housing
Transitional housing
Long-term housing
Tenant rights and responsibilities
Choosing appropriate housing
Questions to ask about housing
Conclusion
Messages from supporters
Dual diagnosis training
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