Assertive community treatment

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.

• 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