Carers Resources
Carer/Family-Specific Resources
Adfam
Drug & alcohol use can threaten and ultimately destroy family relationships and wellbeing. We empower family members and carers, support frontline workers and influence decision-makers.
View WebsiteAl-Anon UK
Al-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire is there for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking. Al-Anon is for anyone who are worried about someone's drinking.
View WebsiteAl-Anon USA
Al-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire is there for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking. Al-Anon is for anyone who are worried about someone's drinking.
View WebsiteSecular Carer/Family/Friend-Specific Support Groups
SMART Recovery UK
Find out more about SMART Recovery in the UK and how it helps people to recover from any addiction issue including alcohol dependence, substance addiction, and gambling.
Find Out MoreSMART Recovery USA
Find out more about SMART Recovery in the USA and how it helps people to recover from any addiction issue including alcohol dependence, substance addiction, and gambling.
Find Out MoreSMART Recovery Australia
Find out more about SMART Recovery in Australia and how it helps people to recover from any addiction issue including alcohol dependence, substance addiction, and gambling.
Find Out MoreSMART Recovery Training
The SMART Recovery Training introduces the SMART Recovery Tools so that you can integrate them into your addiction recovery.
Find Out MoreSMART Recovery Toolbox
SMART Recovery Toolbox lists SMART Recovery Tools to aid in integrating Recovery elements gradually into your addiction recovery.
Find Out MoreRecovery Dharma
Recovery Dharma blends Buddhism, spirituality, and peer support for addiction recovery, and has a dual diagnosis Facebook Group.
Find Out MoreMain Site Directories
Resources Directory
Use this Resources Directory to find addiction, mental health, dual diagnosis, & trauma recovery resources.
View ResourcesFree Psychology Tools
Section with free psychology tools for recovery, including CBT, DBT worksheets, and various other therapeutic resources
View Psychology ToolsUseful Tools Directory
These useful tools are primarily aimed at professionals who work in addiction, mental health or specifically dual diagnosis.
View Useful toolsRecovery Stories
Find & read recovery stories by other people with both mental health & addiction issues who are actively in recovery.
Read Recovery StoriesUseful Books Directory
A directory of dual diagnosis, addiction, and mental health books aimed at assisting with people's recovery from a dual diagnosis.
View Books DirectoryDual Diagnosis Guides by the Dual Diagnosis Hub
We're going to create guides for dually diagnosed individuals with specific diagnoses in marginalised communities.
Coming SoonFree Online Courses Directory
A directory of some free online courses about addiction, mental health or dual diagnosis-related subjects.
View Courses DirectoryDual Diagnosis Videos Directory
Explore videos from professionals and those with lived dual diagnosis experience for recovery assistance with addiction and mental health.
View Videos DirectoryNational & International Events Directory
A directory of global online events on mental health, addiction, dual diagnosis, and various subjects to aid in learning about recovery.
View Events DirectoryAcademic Articles
Academic articles on mental health, addiction, and co-occurring issues. Contact us to add your articles to this directory.
View Academic ArticlesInspirational Quotes Directory
We've started creating a collection of quotes promoting recovery and relating to dual diagnosis, addiction, mental health, & trauma.
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Submit your favourite dual diagnosis, mental health or addiction content or resources to our directories and share them with our site's visitors.
Suggest ResourceRelapse Prevention Tools for People with a Dual Diagnosis
A selection of PDFs (A4 only currently) on some of the dual diagnosis relapse prevention tools.
View Tool PDFsDual Diagnosis Take on the Recovery Slogans
A selection of PDFs (US Letter-sized only currently) of a dual diagnosis take on all of the main recovery slogans.
View Slogan ExplanationsDual Diagnosis Downloads
A directory of dual diagnosis, addiction, and mental health leaflets aimed at assisting with people's recovery from a dual diagnosis.
View Downloads SectionUseful Mental Health Organisations & Tools
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Find out more about what WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) and how you can get training to help you to develop your own WRAP toolbox to help manage all of your mental health symptoms.
Find Out MoreHearing Voices Network (HVN)
Join the Hearing Voices Network online community for safe and inclusive support. Our judgment-free zone empowers individuals with similar experiences to share coping strategies and connect with others.
Find Out MoreRecovery Colleges: What they are and a Directory of all UK Recovery Colleges
Learn about Recovery Colleges for mental health training and support for yourself or loved ones. They offer excellent courses and can be very useful.
View Colleges DirectorySituation-Specific Resources for Your Loved One
When Leaving Hospital
A selection of resources aimed at those who are leaving a psychiatric hospital.
View ResourcesWhen Leaving Treatment
A selection of resources aimed at those who are leaving a rehab or addiction treatment centre.
View ResourcesWhen Leaving Prison
A selection of resources aimed at dually diagnosed people who are leaving a prison.
View ResourcesSituation-Specific Resources for Your Loved One
When Leaving Military Service (UK)
A selection of resources aimed at those in the UK who have left military service due to mental ill-health such as PTSD.
View ResourcesWhen Leaving Military Service (USA)
We aim to create a selection of resources aimed at those in the USA who have left military service due to mental ill-health.
Coming SoonTips for Veterans Who are Struggling
We aim to create a selection of tips aimed at veterans who are struggling with adjusting to civvy life or who are suffering with PTSD & addiction issues to help cope.
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What is Dual Diagnosis?
In this context, we use the term to refer to someone who has some form of addiction(s) and at least one concurrent mental health problem. To find out more about what this term means and how common it is, then please click on the button below to find out more about this.
Some Things that can Help in Recovery
If you have a dual diagnosis, i.e. mental health problems and an addiction issue, then recovery can seem a much more complicated and challenging endeavour. This section will introduce some of the things that we’ve found helpful in our complex mental health recovery needs and some useful tools and techniques.
How to Find a Suitable Counsellor in the UK
If you’re in the UK and have a dual diagnosis, i.e. mental health problems and an addiction issue, and are looking for a counsellor to support you in your journey, then this guide may help you to find a suitable counsellor.
How to Find a Suitable Counsellor in the USA
If you’re in the USA and have a dual diagnosis, i.e. mental health problems and an addiction issue, and are looking for a counsellor to support you in your journey, then this guide may help you to find a suitable counsellor.
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- Dual Diagnosis Resources
- Dual Diagnosis Hub Local
- Carers Resources
- Resources for Professionals
- Mental Health Resources
- Free Psychology Tools
- Useful Tools for Professionals
- UK Recovery Colleges Directory
- WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
- Online Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
- How to Join an Online 12 Step Meeting