DUAL - Coordinating Center of Excellence in Dual Diagnosis (CCOE)

2012

People with DD are more likely to experience mental illness than those in the general population. Sometimes it is difficult to find professionals who are trained in both developmental disability and mental illness, which also is called "dual diagnosis." Professionals trained in either developmental disability or mental illness alone sometimes are reluctant to serve those with dual diagnosis. Further, the systems of service generally are divided, so that leaves many to fall into the cracks between services. The purpose of this project is to create a partnership with other state-wide and local agencies to help mitigate the problem. The project activities include providing educational programs (in person and by videoconferencing), working with community teams, and providing consultation services.

dual diagnosis, mental retardation, mental health

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Health-Related Activities

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups

Mulit-County, State

N/A