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New Guidelines and Dual Dx. Prevalence rates for dual dx range from 38% to 60% Historically a large percentage of these individuals are served by APSW’s New Policy Guidelines for the APSW Program do not reflect the unique needs of this population
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New Guidelines and Dual Dx. • Prevalence rates for dual dx range from 38% to 60% • Historically a large percentage of these individuals are served by APSW’s • New Policy Guidelines for the APSW Program do not reflect the unique needs of this population • mandate access to formal (government-funded) and informal (mainstream community) community resources • Advocacy • Community Development
New Guidelines and Dual Dx. • DS Transformation initiatives (IRMI) lend themselves to those who have familial support. • Despite the availability of limited time frame support by APSW some individuals may disadvantaged • The impact of the proposed development of Access/Funding Entities is unknown at this time • Eligibility criteria not yet finalized
New Guidelines and Dual Dx. • Joint Policy Guideline for the Provision of Community Mental Health and Developmental Services for Adults with a Dual Diagnosis identify range of service funded by MOH and MCSS • Access to these services is challenging in practice: • Restrictive criteria • Lengthy waitlists • Lack of skill and knowledge • Bias toward those with dual dx
What Can Be Done? • Opportunities for joint work: