A Project of THe South Western Sydney Area Health Service
	Mental Illness with problematic Drug or Alcohol Use

The Midas Dual Disorders Philosophy and Approach

The Midas Programme is an initiative of the South Western Sydney Area Health Service (SWSAHS). The health service area extends from Bankstown, Sydney's most culturally diverse suburb, to Bowral, a rural township about 140 Km (80 miles) south of Bankstown

The Aims of Midas are:

• To support, promote and implement programmes and projects targetting the needs of people with comorbid mental and drug related problems, their carers and other significant people in their lives.

• To raise awareness of the prevalence of Dual Diagnosis amongst AOD workers, Mental Health Teams and other health professionals

• To foster closer relationships and integration of programmes offered by AOD and Mental Health Teams

• To promote research, public awareness and information services to benefit people affected by mental illness and problematic substance use.

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Last modified: Thursday, 3 February 2005