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Thursday, June 7, 2007

Dual diagnosis - Key directions and priorities for service development

This document promotes the development of a systematic approach to service provision through integrated assessment, treatment and care in both mental health and alcohol and other drug services, so that a person of any age experiencing dual diagnosis has timely access to quality treatment and support.

Integrated assessment, treatment and care may be provided by a clinician or treating team within the one service addressing both a person’s substance use and mental health problems. It can also be provided by staff of separate agencies working together to agree and implement an individual treatment plan. This integration needs to continue beyond acute intervention and through recovery by way of formal interaction and co-operation between agencies in reassessing and treating the client.

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