BUDDYS (Building Up Dual Diagnosis in Youth Services) was established under the auspices of the Victorian Dual Diagnosis Initiative in 2007 and is a state-wide group of Dual Diagnosis and HYDDI (Homeless Youth Dual Diagnosis Initiative) clinicians working across the youth public mental health, Mental Health Community Support Services (MHCSS), Alcohol and Drug, and Homeless sectors. BUDDYS is a leader in the promotion of youth dual diagnosis, service capacity enhancement and collaborative cross-sectoral relationship building in Victoria. Here are some resources BUDDYS recommend.
BUDDY NEWSLETTERS
ARTICLES, INFO AND RESEARCH
When mental health and substance use problems collide
Dual diagnosis, a resource for case workers
Adolescent Dual Diagnosis overview
Adolescent development and substance use
What does recovery in mental illness mean?
Mental health, a resource for life
Why do young people develop AOD problems?
Understanding young people's support needs
Can AOD services help me with other stuff? (article for young people)
Understanding psychosis (article for families)
Drug problem or mental health problem?-(article for schools)
TOOLS
Dual Diagnosis Toolkit (Queensland)
Understanding why I use (for young people)
Drugs, alcohol and your mental health (for young people)
World Health Organisation Self-Help Guide
