Brightshores Health System

Site: Owen Sound Hospital

Service: Mental Health and Addiction Services Department - Dual Diagnosis Program

Record #: GRE0269
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2026
Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2026

Description

Description (Service)

Offers:

  • Connection to appropriate community services
  • Psychiatric consultation and short-term follow-up
  • Consultation with Dr. Tang through the IDD Clinic
  • Brief counselling interventions

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Outpatient clinic: call for info on day and time
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up Individuals must meet all of the following criteria:
  • Aged 16 years or older
  • Resident of the Grey and Bruce catchment area
  • Have a confirmed diagnosis of an intellectual disability and be eligible for Developmental Services
  • Have experienced a change in baseline behaviour within the past year
Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, or a known genetic cause of intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) will be given priority.
The Dual Diagnosis program will not accept referrals for:
  • ASD Diagnosis
  • Capacity Assessments
  • Age-related cognitive decline
  • For connection to a primary care provider
Application Self-referral. For a psychiatric appointment, a referral from a primary care provider is required. Referrals can be made by contacting the Central Navigation line at 519-376-3303.
Languages English
Fees None ; Services covered by OHIP

Address and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
1800 8th St E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 6M9
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-376-2121
Fax 519-372-3945
Website https://www.brightshores.ca/mental-health-addiction-services
Primary Contact Jennifer Healey, Dual Diagnosis Co-ordinator; Phone: ext 2857; Email: jhealey@brightshores.ca
Alternate Contact Stephanie Henthorn, Dual Diagnosis Case Manager; Phone: ext 2486; Email: shenthorn@brightshores.ca
Mailing Address PO Box 1800 
1800 8th St E 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 6M9

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