Co-occurring Mental Health & Substance Use
Co-occurring mental health and substance use
Nearly 300,000 Canadians have a co-occurring mental health and/or addiction disorder. It is widely known that the most successful outcomes come from simultaneous treatment, which is at the very heart of Ravensview’s deep expertise. For decades Homewood Health has designed programs to uniquely address co-occurring mental health, trauma and substance use at the same time, in the same place – with structured and paced programming to provide sufficient time and support to address both issues.
Our approach
Treating multiple disorders can be complicated, and it can be challenging to diagnose and treat each disorder. Effective treatment requires a comprehensive assessment—a key element of our treatment program at Ravensview. Through rigorous assessment, our expert, interdisciplinary team designs a program to address the issues that each individual brings to treatment and treats them in the correct order of priority.
Co-occurring disorders in adults
The Cornerstone Program for adults assesses clients for co-occurring disorders, such as substance use and depression, and determines the best treatment for their unique presentation. This may involve multiple different types of complementary treatments, which are delivered by an interdisciplinary team which may include a psychiatrist, addiction specialist, psychologist, psychotherapist, social workers and counsellors.
Co-occurring disorders in young adults
Co-occurring disorders are common among young adults aged 19+. Because they are at a unique stage of life, filled with new developments and personal changes, they are vulnerable to developing multiple disorders and symptoms. The My Path Program integrates evidence-based research on life-stage development and clinical practice to assess concurrency and provide treatments that target all aspects of the individual’s mental health and wellness.
Co-occurring disorders in first responders
Ravensview specializes in the treatment of co-occurring disorders and in treating first responders, military personnel, and veterans with mental health and/or addiction issues. We assess and treat co-occurring disorders in this unique population using evidence-based interventions that are proven to show the strongest treatment outcomes.
What is a co-occurring disorder?
A co-occurring disorder, also known as a dual diagnosis, comorbid disorders, or concurrent condition, describes a situation where a person is living with more than one mental illness or a mental illness alongside an addiction. Diagnosis and treatment of these dual disorders can be challenging because the symptoms of one disorder can mask the symptoms of another. For example, an addiction may mask the symptoms of PTSD. Ravensview’s holistic, multi-dimensional approach addresses the complexity of treating people with co-occurring disorders.
Start the recovery journey
If you or someone you care about needs help with a co-occurring disorder, contact us today. No physician referral is needed.
Specialized Programs
Homewood Ravensview offers individualized concurrent disorder programs for adults, first responders and military, young adults, and provides additional support for the families of those affected. Each program has been meticulously developed with each audience in mind, including the specific challenges and obstacles they may face on their road to recovery.
Young Adults
Other Conditions We Treat
Addiction
Effective, adaptable addiction care tailored for individual needs and combining medically and abstinence-based treatment.
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress
Medically-focused and physician-led trauma care that serves adults who have experienced traumatic events in their adult life and/or childhood.
Concurrent Disorders
Effective treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders.
Depression
Specialized and adaptable treatment programs providing effective treatment for individuals coping with depression.