DDA stands for Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
DDA is a peer support Fellowship that supports people who have a combination of mental health issues and addiction/substance misuse issues (otherwise known as a ‘Dual Diagnosis’).
We follow a ’12 plus 5′ Step Model of Recovery. Our extra 5 steps specifically address the mental health aspect of a dual diagnosis, while the initial 12 steps address the addiction/dependency. Therefore, our programme of recovery is specifically designed to support people who are struggling with more than one problem at a time, often also known as ‘complex needs’.
We are made up of people who have lived experience of Dual Diagnosis, so we know what someone may be going through and we support each other through times that may feel hopeless.
At Dual Diagnosis Anonymous, our services are not just limited to those who are struggling with dual disorders. We also welcome and extend our help to their families and friends, as well as health care professionals and clinicians.
At DDA, we understand Mental Health and Addiction. We know that both these issues can cause isolation and a feeling that ‘there is no way out’. However, we offer support, hope and a path to recovery.
DDA Meetings take place online every day; and in person every week (in London and Essex).
This means if you have a Smartphone, Tablet or Computer, you can access a DDA Meeting anywhere, on any day of the week.
- No referral to DDA is required – you can just turn up/join any meeting
- There is no obligation to talk either (if you don’t want to).
- There is also no obligation to come back (if you don’t want to).
- There is no cost.
Here’s what some of our Members say about DDA:
‘Love this DDA community we have. It’s helped me so much and keeps on helping. It’s the support that’s been missing over the years – very grateful’
Jenna – DDA Member
Everyone has a story. Everyone has lived experience of something. For me, that was alcohol abuse, abuse of painkillers and a diagnosis of a mental illness. A friend told me about Dual Diagnosis Anonymous. I was warmly welcomed. In DDA, I found a fellowship where I was accepted and supported and a place where I was able to share about both my addiction and my mental health difficulties.
Rowena – DDA Member
Want to understand a bit more check out our video about DDA, featuring Dan and Alan, who took the DDA programme from America and started it in the UK: Watch here
To access the Dual Diagnosis Website where you can access all our online Meetings, contact us; and find other useful information about DDA: Website
