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Dual
Diagnosis Program
The Mental Health Branch and the Drug and Health Protection Branch of the Department of Human Services have jointly funded an initiative to improve the responses of mental health and drug treatment services to individuals with mental illness and substance use problems. Four specialist dual diagnosis teams have been established through the initiative, the Eastern Health Dual Diagnosis Program being one of these. Our multidisciplinary team offers a range of specialist expertise and works collaboratively with other services.The aim of the program is to focus on two important aspects:
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Developing the capability of hospital and community based alcohol
and drug, and mental health treatment and support services to improve
health outcomes of individuals with a dual diagnosis
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Ensure
that the inter-service arrangements (including the programs rural
component) that are developed reflect the initiatives purpose in
addressing the gaps and needs in dual diagnosis and service delivery
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What service does the Eastern Health Dual Diagnosis Program provide?
The Eastern Health Dual Diagnosis Program provides the following services:
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Consultation:
primary, secondary and tertiary consultation to staff within eastern
mental health and alcohol and other drug services who provide support
and treatment to individuals with a dual diagnosis (adult and youth)
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Education
and Training: on dual diagnosis issues to staff working within eastern
mental health and alcohol and other drug services (adult and youth)
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Who has access to the Eastern Health Dual Diagnosis Program?
The Eastern Health Dual Diagnosis Program provides services to all staff working within the Eastern Metropolitan Region mental health and alcohol and other drug services (adult and youth). Services are also provided to the Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Support Services (PDRSS) in the adult sector only.
The Eastern Health Dual Diagnosis Program does not provide direct service to individuals with a dual diagnosis and/or families. Services are only available to organisations providing support and treatment to those with a dual diagnosis.
How to make a request for consultation and contact the Eastern Health Dual Diagnosis Program
Requests for consultation can be made by phone from any professional working within eastern mental health and alcohol and other drug services (adult and youth). If Program clinicians are not available immediately, a message can be left regarding the request.
Enquires regarding training and education available on dual diagnosis can also be made by phone.
Our contact details are:
Phone: 9895 3555
Fax: 9895 4993Hours and location
Hours of operation for the Eastern Health Dual Diagnosis Program are:
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm
The Eastern Health Dual Diagnosis Program is located at:
Level 1, Upton House
Box Hill Hospital
131 Thames St,
P.O Box 94
Box Hill VIC 3128
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