Dual Diagnosis Board And Care provides a recovery-focused environment for individuals facing the complexities of both mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities. This integrated approach ensures that adults and young people receive comprehensive and coordinated support tailored to their unique needs. For those who have found traditional mental health services insufficient in their recovery journey, dual diagnosis board and care offers a more intensive and holistic path towards well-being.
What is Dual Diagnosis Board and Care?
At its core, dual diagnosis board and care is centered around the individual. It emphasizes person-centered and recovery-oriented strategies, bringing together a dedicated team, the individual, their family, and other support systems. Together, they create a personalized support plan designed to facilitate progress in the individual’s recovery journey. The fundamental principle of this approach is to foster everyday living for individuals and their families, ensuring they are supported in all aspects of their lives.
Where is Care Provided?
Dual diagnosis board and care services are delivered directly within the community, adapting to where individuals live and engage daily. This encompasses a range of settings, including private residences, licensed or unlicensed residential facilities, day programs, and various other community environments. This community-based approach ensures that support is readily accessible and integrated into the individual’s life.
The Dedicated Care Team
A multidisciplinary team of professionals delivers dual diagnosis board and care services, ensuring a comprehensive and expert approach. This team typically includes:
- Psychiatrist Consultant: Provides expert psychiatric oversight and medication management.
- Licensed Mental Health Professional: Offers therapy, counseling, and develops individualized mental health strategies.
- Behavioral Specialist: Focuses on understanding and addressing behavioral challenges with positive and proactive strategies.
- Registered Nurse: Manages physical health needs, medication administration, and overall wellness.
- Mental Health Recovery Coordinator: Coordinates services, ensures seamless care, and supports the individual’s recovery journey.
The program prides itself on a high staff-to-participant ratio, guaranteeing that individuals receive attentive and responsive care. The care team is available 24/7, including holidays and on-call services, providing continuous support. Furthermore, intensive training and technical assistance are extended to all members of the individual’s broader support network, such as family and residential providers. This ensures consistent implementation of the support plan across all settings.
The staff are specifically trained and experienced in working with individuals who have co-occurring mental health conditions and intellectual disabilities. They deliver tailored behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services designed to promote recovery and maximize independence at home and in the community. Working collaboratively with the individual and their support team, the program offers integrated mental health treatment and service coordination to help individuals:
- Gain a deeper understanding of their mental illness.
- Effectively manage mental health symptoms through medication, coping mechanisms, and positive behavioral supports.
- Access essential community resources to meet basic needs like housing and food.
- Secure medical care, including both primary and specialist services.
- Engage in daily living activities with greater independence.
- Build healthy social and interpersonal connections.
- Establish structure and routine in their lives.
- Participate in meaningful community activities.
- Connect with necessary community services and supports.
- Prepare for a smooth transition to less intensive support systems as they progress.
Who is Eligible for Dual Diagnosis Board and Care?
Eligibility criteria for dual diagnosis board and care services typically include:
- Being 18 years of age or older.
- Having a diagnosed intellectual and/or developmental disability, or borderline intellectual functioning as per the DSM.
- Possessing a co-occurring, qualifying mental health diagnosis, as defined by the DSM.
- Meeting specific medical necessity criteria set by the County Board and/or managed care organizations.
- Facing the risk of losing their current community or home placement due to their needs.
- Having exhausted or deemed inappropriate lower levels of care.
It’s important to note that individuals who could benefit from dual diagnosis board and care but do not strictly meet all criteria may still be eligible with prior written approval from the County Board, Managed Care Organization, or other relevant payer.
For further information about dual diagnosis board and care services, please reach out to [email protected].
