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Tri-D

Support for individuals with complex needs

Tri-D is a new program designed to support adults facing a triple diagnosis of mental health issues, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance use concerns. It offers specialized services to address these individuals’ complex needs and to help them thrive at home and in the community.  It is the only program of its kind in New York State and one of a handful of such programs in the U.S.

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Elizabeth Caton-Burm, Tri-D Program Manager

What the Program Offers

Tri-D is especially for individuals with undiagnosed or underdiagnosed IDD (intellectual and developmental disability) or cognitive impairment who are dealing with mental illness and substance use disorder. Developmentally informed services include:

  • Individual and group therapy
  • Psychotropic medication services
  • Health monitoring
  • Smoking cessation services
  • Evidence-based treatment plans
  • Peer counseling

Eligibility criteria

Individuals 18 and older who have co-occurring mental health issues, suspected or verified intellectual and developmental disability or other cognitive impairment, and substance use concerns.

Mental health issues

Intellectual or developmental disability

  • Suspected diagnosis: failed application for OPWDD, history of IEP and/or learning disability in school, ASD diagnosis.
  • Verified diagnosis: OPWDD enrollment

Substance use concerns

  • Suspected or verified SUD diagnosis, emerging substance use issues

Program Cost

Program costs may be covered through accepted insurance plans or determined using a sliding fee scale arrangement.

If you have been presented with a bill, you may pay it online here: PaymentPortal (payspanhealth.com)

Family and Community Services is committed to serving all who need our support. We do not deny services based on race, color, age, gender or gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or inability to pay. In this role, we work collaboratively across the team of client, clinical provider, case manager and financial team to ensure there is an appropriate program for payment.