Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a positive support. People with mental illness use this positive support so that they can live on their own. ACT helps a person to be more successful at home and at work. A team works with each person to make sure he has what he needs anytime day or night. […]
Jose has struggled to handle his mental illness for the past twenty years. He experiences psychotic symptoms, hearing voices, suffering from delusions and self-destructive temper. He used to abuse drugs and spent periods of time living on the streets. With help from an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, Jose now manages his symptoms. Jose lives […]
A group of mental health professionals at the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Wisconsin started Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). They recognized the high rate of readmission for people who were discharged from inpatient care in stable condition, only to return to the hospital soon afterward. This group reviewed how the mental health system worked in […]
Mental Health Overview Emotional health and wellness is an important part of a person’s quality of life. Mental health can change how we think, feel and act in life. It also helps us deal with stress, build friendships with people, and make good choices. People who have problems with mental health may experience changes in […]
People with Lived Experience and Advocacy People with lived experience who want to choose a positive support have a lot of choices. It can be hard to figure out how to pick a positive support that will be the best fit for each person’s needs. Finding the right person to help can be challenging as […]
Overview of Employment Employment is an important part of life for most people. Having a job allows people to make money and be independent. Many people report that their job helps them to feel like they are part of society. A person may describe her work as an important part of who she is as […]
Overview of Criminal Justice Criminal justice is a process for enforcing the law. People who are arrested face a number of penalties. Police, lawyers, courts, and correctional systems are used during the justice process. People who break the law receive some kind of punishment. Fines, time spent in jail, and other tasks are outcomes that […]
Community settings are very diverse. Restaurants, libraries, churches, and stores are part of the community. Social events and activities occur in community settings. City buildings where people go to vote and be part of town discussions are also part of the community. Each person is involved in the community in different ways. Young children, youth, […]
Overview of Children and Family Services Children and Family Services provide support to children who do not have natural family members who can care for them. There are a number of settings that support children including foster care, adoption, group homes, or shelters. Adults with disabilities may live with foster families as well. Children or […]
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