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Victorian Dual Disability Service You are here:HomeOur ServicesDepartments and ServicesV The Purpose of the VDDS is to support and improve the mental health of people over the age of 16 in Victoria with developmental disorders including intellectual disability & autism spectrum disorders who have mental health problems which we call a Dual Disability. The VDDS aims to do this by providing clinical advice and training. Clinical Services Anyone can call and we often provide advice over the phone. We can provide second opinions that clarify diagnosis and provide advice on treatment options. We usually provide this service to mental health services and other health providers, but this service can also be considered in situations of high clinical need when the person is unable to access services they need. To refer to our service or to ask for more information call us on (03) 9231 1988. OR Email us: vdds@svha.org.au Following your request, we aim to contact you within 3 working days. Training Services The VDDS deliver webinars and workshops on the mentalhealth issues affecting people with intellectual disability and autism. The training & development sessions are designed forhealth professionals and require a degree of prior knowledge for greatestbenefit. For more information and to register for sessions please also see our Training page Helpful Resources VDDS Professionals Brochure VDDS Consumer Brochure VDDS Carer Resource Booklet VDDS Consumer Information brochure VIDEO To find your local Area Mental Health service: http://www3.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealthservices/ To find a psychiatrist: https://www.yourhealthinmind.org/find-a-psychiatrist To find a psychologist: https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist NDIS: https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants Contact us The Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS) St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne tel: (03) 9231 1988 fax: (03) 9231 2953 email: vdds@svha.org.au (This email is not checked daily, please call the VDDS on 03 9231 1988 if indicated) The Victorian Dual Disability Service recognises the Traditional Owners of the land on which our office is located; the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to our health service Name* - required Phone no. Email* - required Message* - required refreshGet Audio Code Type the code from the image Mandatory field(s) marked with *