A successful Assisted Outpatient Treatment program
Requires close collaboration between the mental health system and the civil court.PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE ASSISTED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT
SMI Adviser and Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) are partners in facilitating the national expansion of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT). TAC is dedicated to research on barriers to treatment and solutions that improve access to care for those with serious mental illness.
At this resource hub, you can download a foundational white paper on implementing AOT, access online training modules on establishing and maintaining successful AOT programs, and view other related resources.
Foundational Resources on AOT
View these resources to learn about the basics of AOT and how it compares to other interventions.
What is Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)?
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Myths and Facts about Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
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Comparing Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) with Other Tools
Learn about how AOT is different from mental health…
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Glossary
Learn definitions of common terms around assisted outpatient treatment…
Step-by-Step process for Participants on AOT
Learn foundational principles and facts about assisted outpatient treatment…
AOT Resources
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If you have questions about AOT or would like to know more about how to implement AOT in your community, please click below to be connected with a staff member at Treatment Advocacy Center.