Developmental Disability Mental Health Team

The Developmental Disability Mental Health Team (DDMHT) provides support to youth aged 14-18 years old who have a diagnosed developmental and/or intellectual disability and co-existing mental health issues, challenging behaviour and/or problematic substance use. 

DDMHT also provides support to adults aged 19 years and over who have a diagnosed intellectual disability and co-existing mental health issue, challenging behaviours and/or problematic substance use.

The multidisciplinary team aims to support caregivers and families to build their capacity to help manage and support individuals safely in the community.

Developmental Disability Mental Health Team Overview. 

Services offered

• Non-crisis mental health assessment and consultation
• Treatment planning in collaboration with clients and members of the community support network
• Psychiatric and nursing support with treatment plan implementation

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility is determined by the level of intellectual disability as per the DSM-5 criteria based on deficits in intellectual functioning and deficits in adaptive functioning (core service).