A person suffering from both a mental health issue and a substance use disorder is said to have a co-occurring disorder. Strong Mind’s co-occurring treatment is focused on giving help to people suffering from these. Instead of treating both separately, Strong Minds offers integrated care.

Strong Mind’s approach to treating co-occurring disorder involves the following:

• Allows clients with a behavioral issue to have substance abuse treatment.
• In treatment, mental health and substance use disorders are given the same level of attention and care.
• Strong Minds sees mental health and substance use disorders as chronic and is willing to offer long-term support.
• A client is cared for by a team that is trained specifially for co-occurring disorders.
• All clients are treated with respect and dignity.