Complex Multiple Needs/Dual Diagnosis

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This seminar will look at the definitions of dual diagnosis and complex multiple needs and the prevalance of such problems particularly amongst homeless people.

Event Date:

Tuesday 05 February 2008


 

Tuesday 05 February 2008


Start Time:

9.30 a.m.


End Time:

1.00 p.m.


Location:

Groundwork NI- 63-75 Duncairn Gds Belfast BT15 2GB


Cost:

FREE


Event Type:

Event


Substance Misuse and Mental Health problems are often major issues for homeless people and those who work with them. This is especially the case when they are present at the same time. When such problems co- exist or people present with "complex multiple needs" this can pose a challenge to established services.

Information and registration

Lesley Morrison
CHNI
72 North Street Belfast
028 9024 6440
training@chni.org.uk

Facilitators:

DAVID CURRAN is a consultant Clinical Psychologist who has been working in the area of addiction for more than 10 years. He is involved with the training of Clinical Psychologists and conducts research in the area of additions for QUB.

PIP BEVAN has spent 30 years working with the recovering mentally ill and homeless people, with St Mungo's, the Richmond Fellowship and was Co-ordinator of the Health and Homelessness Project with Homeless Link, London.


Council For The Homeless NI | Lesley Morrison | 18 Jan 2008
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