Enhancing Services for People with Co-Occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental and/or Behavioral Health Supports in Washington

To better understand the needs and experiences of people with co-occurring disability and mental and/or behavioral health support needs in Washington, the National Leadership Consortium, with support from the Washington Developmental Disabilities Council, conducted a statewide survey, interviews, and focus groups. We also research the current national landscape of policies, programs, services, and practices to support people with IDD and mental and behavioral health support needs that could inform the future efforts and direction of services in Washington state. This report outlines the findings of the study and ends with recommendations to inform people with lived experiences, professionals, advocates, and policymakers to improve the Washington service system.