Health Care and Mental Health Care

Good health and well-being are crucial for people with an intellectual or developmental disability to live well and to contribute to their communities. Yet, many people face barriers to accessing health care.

People with an intellectual or developmental disability experience mental health issues at a significantly higher rate than the general population. However, significant gaps remain in the provision of mental health supports and services.

What we are advocating for:

• A new service model designed to provide quality mental health support to people with an intellectual or developmental disability and a co-occurring mental health concern.