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Open Access 01-12-2013 | Research article

The Burnaby treatment center for mental health and addiction, a novel integrated treatment program for patients with addiction and concurrent disorders: results from a program evaluation

Authors: Christian Schütz, Isabelle Aubé Linden, Iris Torchalla, Kathy Li, Majid Al-Desouki, Michael Krausz

Published in: BMC Health Services Research | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Background

Patients with addictions and concurrent disorders constitute the most underserved population in the system of care. There are numerous reasons why this population has so much difficulty accessing services, including behavioural issues, criminal engagement, and non-compliance with outpatient services. To improve services to this population which is marked by multiple morbidities, high mortality and insufficient access to health care, the government of British Columbia, Canada developed a program for people with both substance use disorder and one or more mental disorders who have not benefited from previous therapies.

Method

In July 2008, the Burnaby Treatment Centre for Mental Health and Addiction (BCMHA), a specialized and integrated tertiary care facility, was opened. The current article provides a description of the treatment program and a clinical profile of the population.

Results

The target population is being served, at intake clients present with high rates of psychopathology, childhood and adult trauma, and substance use.

Conclusion

While preliminary, these results indicate, that the novel approach of the Burnaby Centre may constitute a new path towards providing effective recovery for this population.
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Metadata
Title
The Burnaby treatment center for mental health and addiction, a novel integrated treatment program for patients with addiction and concurrent disorders: results from a program evaluation
Authors
Christian Schütz
Isabelle Aubé Linden
Iris Torchalla
Kathy Li
Majid Al-Desouki
Michael Krausz
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Health Services Research / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6963
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-13-288

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