Updated June 29, 2023
CMHA Ottawa’s Dual Diagnosis Service provides short-term client-directed case management support to adults who have a mental illness and an intellectual and/or developmental disability. Clients also typically have complex needs. We offer three programs:
Case Management
Service providers work with individuals and their support networks to address their mental health needs and provide help in reaching their goals. They provide system navigation (information to the person and/or support network about accessible community resources, facilitate linkages with these resources, address barriers to services and advocate for access to service). They provide consultation to the person’s support network, providing psychoeducation based on best practice models. Coordinators also promote community development through participation in committees with other agencies with the goal of increasing community capacity. Coordinators typically provide one hour a week of one-on-one support to individuals in the community for approximately six months to one year based on service needs evaluation.
Services provided for referrals received from the community are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC). Please complete a referral form (see below) and submit it to the Dual Diagnosis Services.
Services provided for referrals received from Developmental Services Ontario are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS).
Dual-Diagnosis-Services – Referral-Form – Case-Management
For further information, please contact:
Marie Delorme, Program Manager
Dual Diagnosis Services
613-737-7791 ext. 169