Health care and medical in Ajax, Ontario
RECY - Dual Diagnosis Funding
Offered by Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham Region
In short
The Dual Diagnosis Funding program provides a source of funding for respite for children/youth with a confirmed dual diagnosis (mental health and developmental diagnosis) between 8 and 18 years of age.
- Who it is for
- Youth, People with disabilities; Youth, People with disabilities, Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Medical care, Support with memory, thinking or a disability
- Where
- 865 Westney Rd S, Ajax, ON L1S 3M4
- How to reach
- (905) 427-3107 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The Dual Diagnosis Funding program provides a source of funding for respite for children/youth with a confirmed dual diagnosis (mental health and developmental diagnosis) between 8 and 18 years of age.
To fit the criteria for Dual Diagnosis, a child/youth must have a developmental level at the first percentile or below and must also have a diagnosed mental health disorder. Developmental Diagnosis must be made by a Licensed Physician while mental health diagnosis must be made by a Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist.
The Dual Diagnosis Funding program supports children by providing:
Monies to hire workers to support the individual in the community or to access short-term out of home respite.
Flexibility to allow scheduling of respite services that meet the families needs.
Autonomy for families to hire the workers or arrange out of home services.
Who can use it?
8-18 years with a confirmed dual diagnosis
How do I get in touch?
Call (905) 427-3107, or use the website.
Listed in Ajax, Ontario.
865 Westney Rd S, Ajax, ON L1S 3M4
865 Westney Rd S, Ajax, ON L1S 3M4Ajax, Ontario
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