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Assertive community treatment

ACT PROGRAM

 Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a form of community based mental health care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness that interferes with their ability to live in the community, attend appointments with professionals in clinics and hospitals, and manage mental health symptoms.


(313) 333-0068

PRINCIPLES OF ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT

  • Services are targeted to a specific group of individuals with severe mental illness  
  • Rather than brokering services, treatment, support and rehabilitation services are provided directly by the ACT Team.
  • Team members share the responsibility for the individual served by the team.
  • The staff to consumer ratio is small (approximately 1 to 10).


WHO WE SERVE

Individuals must be adults (18+) with a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder with psychotic features or other psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder. 


THE MULTI-DISCIIPLINARY ACT TEAM INCLUDES:

  •  Team leader (licensed mental health professional)
  •  Psychiatrist 
  • Registered nurse
  • Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • Peer Support Specialist (coaching, employment, and ancillary rehabilitation services)

LEVEL OF CARE

ACT programs provide the highest level of community-based outpatient mental health care. ACT programs adopt a “whatever it takes” approach to care, with services provided several times a week, including weekends and holidays. All programs serve adults and have 24/7 on-call availability 

How Does Assertive Community Treatment Work?

 

Assertive community treatment is customizable and personalized, so there are several versions. But in general, the core components of ACT include:

  • Home-based assessment, training and support that’s tailored to your needs and goals.
  • A team of experts who can offer 24/7 assistance.
  • Supporting your independence, rehabilitation, community integration and treatment adherence.
  • A focus on recovery and making decisions together.
  • A holistic approach to community-based services.

Your team of specialists will offer community-based services depending on your needs and goals. These may include:

  • Mental health treatment, which often involves medication and (talk therapy). treatment, with a focus on dual diagnosis treatment.
  • Help managing other health conditions.
  • Educating your family about the mental health condition (psychoeducation).
  • Other family support services, like help finding childcare.
  • Assistance applying for health insurance plans and food assistance.
  • Housing services.
  • Employment services.
  • Financial management services.
  • Educational support.
  • Grocery shopping support.
  • Public transportation.
  • Incarceration rehabilitation.

The ACT team of experts typically has a small caseload, meaning they have a limited number of clients so they can focus on your care.

ACT TEAM SERVICES

  • Assessment 

                 (planning pharmacology, etc.)

  • Individualized Evidence Based Treatment
  • Stage-Wise Intervention
  • Outreach
  • Rehabilitation and Recovery 
  • Psychiatry 
  • Nursing 
  • Intensive case management 
  • Linkage to substance use treatment 
  • Supported employment 
  • Peer support 

                 (coaching, employment, rehab services)

  • Supportive housing
  • Payee services 
  • Transportation 

WELLNESS

Severe mental health conditions can get in the way of living the life you want. Know that assertive community treatment (ACT) is proven to help those who face significant challenges due to menta health conditions. Your team of ACT specialists will help you find solutions to get you closer to living the life you want. 

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Elmhurst Home,Inc. 12010 Linwood Detroit, MI 48206

Elmhurst Home, Inc. is funded by: Detroit Wayne Integrated Mental Health Network, Wayne County Dept of Children and Family Services, Wayne County's Sheriff's Office, Michigan Dept of Corrections, The Faith-Based Organizations,​ and the Community

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