Dual Diagnosis Service
The Dual Diagnosis Service is a 20-bed inpatient program at the Brockville Mental Health Centre that provides highly specialized assessment and treatment for individuals who are developmentally delayed and have a psychiatric disorder.
Some individuals may also have a substance abuse problem, a medical disability, or involvement with the forensic system.
Established in 1978, the Dual Diagnosis unit has treated some of the most complex cases in Eastern Ontario and is the only specialized inpatient unit of its kind in the region.
During treatment, baseline functioning generally increases, the amount of medications required often decreases, and patients develop better coping mechanisms and life skills.
For more information about admissions, treatment and other service details, please see the following fact sheets:
