Concurrent Disorders Support Services (CDSS) was formally launched on September 21, 2007, with 111 of the Partners’ workers attending. The half-day event provided an introduction to the programs and procedures of CDSS.It also featured a presentation on engaging clients by CAMH representatives Wayne Skinner and Mike Pett.

As part of its program, CDSS offers two trainings per year. Attendees evaluated the entire training at an 80% satisfaction rate.

When the evaluation asked about future training preferences, 76% of attendees preferred a half-day. The three highest ranked preferences of 10 topics were: 1) interactions of mental health, medications and substance use, 2) community resources and 3) multi-dimensional assessment and service planning.

By Lynn Hillman — CDSS