Adult - ACT/FACT (Evidence-Based Practices)

Evidence Based Practices (EBP)

This program provides a continuum of treatment to minimize the need for psychiatric hospitalization and maintain housing stability for adults experiencing significant challenges living successfully in the community.  It is an outcome focused treatment program that utilizes Evidence Based Practices (EBP).  The program features a small professional to individual case ratio as well as a significant psychiatric, nursing and mental health professional supports.  Frequent and intensive contacts assist individuals in developing and maintaining community housing, vocational or educational placement as well as consistency in mental health treatment.

Individuals work with a highly specialized team of professionals to develop an individualized plan of supports and services.  Treatment is provided at  community locations such as the individual’s home, work, local church or community center.  Treatment includes medication delivery and monitoring, individual and group therapy, health care coordination, co-occurring disorder treatment, pschoeducation, case management and housing support.

This program model is recognized by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) and SAMHSA and is closely monitored and evaluated against Dartmouth Fidelity scales.