Developmental disabilities mental health services (DDMHS) provides specialized mental health community services for ages 12 and over who live with co-existing intellectual disabilities and a mental illness. The person may also struggle with behavioural challenges.

Based on an individual’s assessment, our specialized team of mental health care professionals will offer you the services and supports that best suit the individual’s needs. We work with the person and their support network for up to 18 months. We do this so they can get the most from our services and have a long-lasting recovery.

We serve people who:
-Are 12 years or older
-Have an intellectual disability
-Are experiencing mental health concerns and/or complex, challenging behaviours
-Live in the Fraser Health or Vancouver Coastal Health regions

Once accepted into our program, we assess and treat mental health conditions and complex, challenging behaviours. We create a plan of care for each person. This could include therapy, medicine, education and referrals to other care services.

Our other services and supports might also include:
-Group therapy sessions
-Advice for family doctors, nurse practitioners and other health professionals
-Education for support networks
-Support for community services