Mental Health Guidebook for Families of People With Developmental Disabilities

Reach Across L.A., a California-based collaborative program that serves individuals who have a dual diagnosis of both developmental disabilities and mental health issues, provides a  “Mental Health Guidebook for Families of People With Developmental Disabilities.”

The guidebook can help families understand mental health conditions, how to get mental health care, how to assess mental health conditions and available treatment options. It also has a checklist to help you talk with primary care and mental health professionals and advocate for your family member’s needs.