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Mental Health Resources for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

The Department of Developmental Services is committed to improving the care for persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental illness by:

  • Improving clinical capacity and effectiveness of direct services, and
  • Ensuring ongoing statewide technical assistance to promote interagency collaboration regarding access to mental health services.

Select the following links to learn about trainings and resources available statewide to address the mental health needs for persons with developmental disabilities.

 
 
Last Updated: 11/1/2010