Community Consultation Services - Dual Diagnosis

Type Of Service

Outpatient Clinic - Mental Health

Program Description

Specialized psychiatric outreach assessment and treatment recommendations for adults who have a mental health in addition to a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder with significant adaptive/behavioral challenges including self-injurious behavior and/or aggression.

Primary focus is on pharmacological management with identification of internal and external referral sources that are a good match for client.

This is a consultative service with option for time limited follow-up, determined on a case by case basis.

Access Information

Referrals must be completed by primary care providers. Referrals are received by the Central Intake Office and reviewed by a team of clinicians. Contact the Central Intake Office or see website for referral forms.

Inclusion criteria:
- must have an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder (may also have difficulty with adaptive function / severe behavior) where diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations are being sought.
- comprehensive medication list and treatment summary
- must have engaged primary and secondary levels of service from services within the DSO

Referral Application

http://www.waypointcentre.ca/referrals

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Dual Diagnosis
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 16 and up
• Catchment: Ontario Health Regions: Central (North Simcoe Muskoka)
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English
• Virtual Service: No

Location

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care - Midland - Bayshore Drive

Program Website

Website

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Address

Community Health Hub

287 Bayshore Drive

Midland

Operated By

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 1-705-549-3181 ext. 2308

FAX: 1-705-549-1812