ACT: Assertive Community Treatment
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PHONE: 1-844-622-7099
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WHAT IS ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT?
Assertive Community Treatment, or ACT, is a program designed to deliver a full range of services to individuals who have been diagnosed with severe disabling mental illnesses.
ACT’s goal is to provide care within the community to empower consumers to lead a life that is not dominated by mental illness.
How does ACT Work?
ACT consists of a team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Therapists and other mental health providers that work together to enhance the mental and physical well being of consumers
Act Provides
- services in the community and home where support is needed most
- a broad range of services and supports to as it is needed
- individualized care to each consumer based on personal needs and their level of functioning
- services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
What services does ACT PROVIDE?
- Comprehensive assessments and follow–ups
- Psychiatric care & coordination of other health services
- Substance abuse treatment
- Mental health treatment
- Intensive case management
- Medication monitoring
- Skills training for activities of daily living
- Coordination of community resources
- Assist in the development of social support systems
- ACT 24 hour crisis hotline