ACT:
Assertive Community Treatment
Assertive Community Treatment
CRISIS PHONE NUMBER:
1-844-622-7099
1-844-622-7099
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
works to provide services in the community and home where support is needed most
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provides a broad range of services and supports to as it is needed
ACT
provides individualized care to each consumer based on personal needs and their level of functioning
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services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- 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
