The ACT Team is comprised of qualified mental health professionals. ACT is an intensive treatment program with the goal of supporting an individual's ability to remain in the community by identifying and addressing their personal recovery goals.
Services
Scope of Service: CBH Outpatient Programs are provided in a combination of settings, including community, home, and clinic. A range of services are organized within a comprehensive therapeutic environment that includes screening and assessment, diagnostic determination, individual counseling, psychiatric consultations, medication management, crisis intervention, group counseling, consumer advocacy, and referral to community resources. All consumers are assigned to a Licensed Mental Health Professional who assists in individual planning and care. Services additionally include consultation and coordination with family and/or professional care providers (medical, behavioral, etc.), when necessary.
medication management
Provide education about medications and monitor adherence, efficacy, and side effects.
psychosocial treatment
Manage illness, provide crisis intervention, coordinate care, and treat co-occurring disorders through a problem-oriented approach to counseling/psychotherapy.
community living skills
Education on the following skills: practice good hygiene, follow proper nutrition, buy and care for clothing, use transportation, keep house, manage money, and enjoy social relationships and leisure activities.
health promotion
Conduct preventive health education, ensure medical screening, schedule health maintenance visits, and act as a liaison for medical care.
family involvement
Assist in managing crises, provide family education, and actively engage family members in consumers' recovery.
housing assistance
Assist in finding suitable shelter, supporting housing once established, and assist in developing relationships with landlord.
IPS employment
Provide support in finding work, act as a liaison with employers and educate employers, serve as a job coach, and support employment.
