Maintaining Fidelity to ACT: Current Issues and Innovations in Implementation
Link
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-06-05-003.pdf
Sponsor
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Description
Offers information on the principles of the assertive community treatment (ACT) model, which provides time-unlimited, community-based services for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) who experience or are at risk for concurrent substance use, frequent hospitalization, homelessness, involvement with the criminal legal system, and psychiatric crises. Discusses current issues and challenges as well as strategies for successfully implementing ACT in communities. Describes examples of ACT implementation for specific underserved populations, including individuals with criminal justice involvement, people in rural areas, youth, older adults, and immigrants.
Date
09/2023
Geographic Coverage
Nationwide
Topics
Community Planning and Coalition Building • Elderly People • Housing and Homelessness • Justice System • Mental Health • Recovery • Social Services • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment • Youth