Sometimes referred to as dual-diagnosis or co-mormidity, the co-existence of both mental health and substance use disorders are commonly referred to as co-0ccurring conditions. All are interrelated and integrated pieces of the addiction puzzle. There are times when mental health issues are the primary diagnosis and other times when chemical dependency is the primary diagnosis, but for the majority of people who seek help from alcohol and/or drugs, both areas need to be addressed for long term recovery.

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490 page resource guide produced by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health

P.O. Box 50434
Austin, TX
78763-0434
512-420-9810
www.namiaustin.org
A tax-exempt, non-profit organization and an affiliate of NAMI(National Alliance on Mental Illness) and NAMI Texas, NAMI AUSTIN, a volunteer network of families, consumers, friends, and concerned professionals working together to improve the quality of life for those affected by severe and persistent mental illness. Their goal is to enable each individual affected by a major brain disorder to live the best life possible. NAMI Austin provides a place to meet and learn from others and to let others learn from you.

Promoting mental health in Texas since 1940
Current initiatives include:
Enhancing services
Developing the mental health workforce
Improving public policy
Supporting research
Promoting education
Lake Austin Centre, 4th Floor
3001 Lake Austin Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78703-4200
(512) 471-5041
https://www.hogg.utexas.edu/index.php

Information, resources and direction to Texas residents who may have mental health related needs or who want to support someone who does.

https://mentalhealthtx.org/