A specialized community mental health service for adults (19+) with co-existing intellectual disabilities and mental illness.
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Eligibility
This service is for those who are:
- 19 years or older
- Have a diagnosed intellectual disability (IQ of 70 or less)
- Are experiencing mental health concerns and/or complex, challenging behaviors
- Live in the Fraser Health or Vancouver Coastal Health region
This service may not be for those who are:
- Experiencing worsening of mental health symptoms and/or behavioral concerns.
- Seeking counselling or behavioral therapy as their only resource.
- Seeking residential, job-related or life skills supports.
- If you are seeking these resources, please refer to Community Living BC (CLBC).
- CLBC eligible clients who fall under the Personal Supports Initiative (PSI).
- Seeking Autism or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
- Seeking a Psychological or Psycho-Educational Assessment.
- In remission and seeking long-term monitoring.
Referral
Anyone can make a referral to DDMHS by submitting a referral form.
Please note: A physical examination and approval from the individual’s family doctor/nurse practitioner is required for the referral to be considered complete.
Language (s) Offered
Services are provided in English. Fraser Health Language Interpreter services are utilized as needed.
Not sure if this service is right for you?
Contact our Fraser Health Access Line: Mental Health and Substance Use (Home of Access Central for Substance Use Services). We will help you connect with the service that best fits your needs.
- Call us at 1-833-866-6478 or
- Fill out our online form to request a call from our team. We will call you within 48 hours.
We are open 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., 365 days a year.
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