Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a way of delivering a full range of services to people who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness. With ACT, patients get help taking care of their basic needs — taking medications, getting up and getting through the day.

ACT teams work closely with patients to see which medications work best for them. They help patients remain in the least restrictive environment as possible by utilizing community resources and living independently.