Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Joint Committee On Health

Life Cycle Approach to Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Neasa HouriganNeasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I have heard this described in addiction services as a "no wrong door" approach. No matter who someone asks first, that person sends them to the next person. No wrong door seems to be a good operating principle.

I have a question for the USI on the addiction and substance abuse issue. I imagine that in the cohort the USI deals with, there is a higher level of addiction or substance difficulties. Could it outline how it is dealing with the issue of dual diagnosis, which is discussed a lot at the committee? Are there supports or planned supports for a particular cohort who might need those supports, such as people with disabilities, Traveller groups, or whoever they may be?

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