Resources for Co-occurring Mental Health and Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Resources for Co-occurring Mental Health and Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Research indicates that people with developmental or intellectual disabilities are more likely to have a mental health condition than the general population. The DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration would like to provide you with resources to help learn more about co-occurring conditions.

• In 2017, DDA published The Guidebook: Meeting the mental health needs of people with intellectual disabilities. The guidebook was developed by a team of professionals who currently serve individuals with intellectual disabilities in the community. It is a resource for all who support individuals with co-occurring conditions.
• The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center is committed to promoting access to quality mental health care for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The organization offers online training topics for those with co-occurring mental health and developmental disabilities. Training is designed for medical providers, clinicians, direct care workers, individuals and families.