Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Services (DDMHS)
Disability Services, Mental Health - Adult, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Services for Youth
Provided by Fraser Health
Services for individuals who live with co-existing intellectual disabilities and a mental illness.
Developmental disabilities mental health services (DDMHS) provides specialized mental health community services for ages 12 and over who live with co-existing intellectual disabilities and a mental illness. The person may also struggle with behavioural challenges.
Based on an individual’s assessment, the specialized team of mental health care professionals will offer the services and supports that best suit the individual’s needs. The service works with the person and their support network for up to 18 months. This is done so they can get the most from the services and have a long-lasting recovery.
Serve People Who:
Serve People Who:
- Are 12 years or older
- Have a diagnosed intellectual disability (IQ of 70 and below)
- Are experiencing mental health concerns and/or complex, challenging behaviours
- Live in the Fraser Health or Vancouver Coastal Health regions
Once accepted into the program, the program will assess and treat mental health conditions and complex, challenging behaviours. Create a plan of care for each person. This could include therapy, medicine, education and referrals to other care services.
To Access These Services
Access to services, depends on the age of the person needing help.
All referrals to DDMHS require a recent physical examination and approval by the individual’s family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Expect the following to be asked:
All referrals to DDMHS require a recent physical examination and approval by the individual’s family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Expect the following to be asked:
- A completed referral form
- A copy of a recent physical exam
- Approval from the family doctor or nurse practitioner
- A copy of a completed psychological report
For people 19 or older, any of these people can request services:
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Families, caregivers or other support persons
- Community Living BC staff
- Family doctors or nurse practitioners
- Health professionals in hospitals and mental health centers
For youth 12 to 18 years of age, the request must come through the Child and Youth with Support Needs Program (CYSN) in the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The youth team is funded by MCFD.
A psychological evaluation (for example, the person’s level of understanding and processing information) is required before the person comes to our program. These tests are not done by this program.
Education and Group Services
The programs education and training services support individuals with a mild intellectual disability and mental illness, as well as family members, caregivers, community partners and other professionals.
The programs education and training services support individuals with a mild intellectual disability and mental illness, as well as family members, caregivers, community partners and other professionals.
Group services eligibility:
- Have a mild intellectual disability (IQ of 50 - 70)
- Be age 19 years or older
- Be treated/under doctor’s supervision if they have any psychiatric diagnosis
- Be able to participate in a group discussions
- Be able to attend all sessions unless ill
Location finder: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health...
604-777-8475 (Surrey)
9634 King George Blvd, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0G7
For referrals for those living in Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission, Langley, Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Tsawwassen, Ladner, Hope, and Boston Bar.
(604) 918-7540 (Burnaby)
4946 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4H7
For referrals for those living in Burnaby, New Westminster, Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge, Vancouver, Richmond, North Shore to Pemberton & the Sunshine Coast
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Health professional referral
- Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Fraser Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Youth Concurrent Disorders Program
- Child Psychiatry East Clinic - Chilliwack
- Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Services (DDMHS) - Burnaby
Availability
Service area: Fraser Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Disability Services
Mental Health - Adult
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Services for Youth
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.