Mobile Resource Team and Residential Treatment Home (Forest View)

Forest View is a Central East Region Dual Diagnosis Resource, which includes two components: Mobile Resource Team and Residential Treatment Home.

Forest View is a part of the Central East Region Network of Specialized Care, a partnership of community based organizations that works together to provide professional services, consultations, teaching, education, training and research related activities for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health issues and/or challenging behaviour. Individuals with dual diagnosis access the Mobile Resource Team and/or specialized beds through the local Case Resolution Process.

Forest View Mobile Resource Team

This team consists of multidisciplinary team of professionals working in the fields of developmental disabilities, mental health and medical services, as well as advocacy and case management.

The Mobile Resource Team assesses the needs of individuals that are referred to Forest View for either admission, consultation for additional support or stabilization and treatment. The team assesses the referrals using the bio-psycho-social model. The team provides recommendations for supports for the individuals so that they may remain in the community, be admitted to Forest View, or receive other appropriate services.

Forest View Specialized Treatment Home

This home is a 24 hours residential treatment home for up to five individuals who have a dual diagnosis and/or behavioural difficulties. The treatment is up to one year, with the goal of assisting the individual to move back into their home community and to have a better quality of life.

For more informaton please see the Centreal East Region Dual Diagnosis Resource information guide.