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St. Joseph's Health Care (SJHC) - Regional
Mental Health Care (RMHC)
Concurrent Disorders Service
A concurrent disorder is any combination of mental
illness and abuse of alcohol or other substances.
Services Provided
Integrated Care Model in major programs (across
both Regional Mental Health Care [RMHC] sites)
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Concurrent Disorder (CD) services are provided
to persons aged 16 and older with severe and persistent mental illness and
active substance abuse disorder.
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The key to effective treatment for individuals
with a CD is the seamless integration of psychiatric and substance abuse
interventions in order to form a cohesive system of care.
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Upon admission to an RMHC program (e.g.,
psychosis, mood and anxiety, etc) clients are routinely screened for the
presence of a CD. Based on this screening the appropriate care needs are
established.
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Screening for CD is facilitated by the
presence of CD Peer Mentors in most short stay units across RMHC. These
mentors ensure that CD issues continue to be identified and responded to
appropriately. They are linked directly with the CD ambulatory team.
Ambulatory CD Team
Clients who have been identified as having
significant CD issues receive treatment from an inter-disciplinary team of:
With consultation/support from:
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Spiritual Counselor
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Dietitian
Assessment
Initial assessments are done by the assessment
team with follow-up consultations by a psychiatrist. Individualized treatment is
provided through one or more of the following:
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Outpatient programs
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Intensive case management for patients with
severe and persistent mental illness and substance dependence, both
time-limited and ongoing
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Shared care and telepsychiatry within RMHC,
London Health Sciences Centre, and the Southwest Local Health Integration
Network through partnerships with community mental health organizations
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Psychiatric Assessment/Consultation
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Psychological Assessment and psychotherapy,
where indicated
What Can I Expect As a Patient?
Following consultation, the concurrent disorders
team will work with you to design a treatment plan that is specific to your
needs. Follow-up treatment by our team may be offered.
Alternatively, the team will make specific
treatment suggestions and work collaboratively with community service partners
in order to provide coordinated services to you. The team also assists in the
transition of patients from inpatient services to the community.
Referrals
Referrals to Concurrent Disorders Services can be
made by physicians. Length of treatment is determined by individual need.
Click here for Referral form and
Fax cover sheet.
Contact Us:
Physician Clinical Leader: Dr. Greg
McCarthy
Secretary for Referrals: Liz Goble
Email: liz.goble@sjhc.london.on.ca
Phone: 519-455-5110, ext. 47747
Fax for Referrals: 519-452-4556 (to the attention of Dr. G. McCarthy)
Administrative Office: Room T267, SJHC-RMHCL
Director: Janice Vandevooren
Phone: 519-631-8510, ext. 49441
Fax: 519-631-2361
SJHC-RMHCST
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