CARE MODELS
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
A multidisciplinary team that brings care to the person in the community, for those with the highest needs.
How it works
A team (psychiatry, nursing, case management, peer and employment specialists) shares a small caseload and provides most services directly, often at home, around the clock.
What the evidence says, use by use
Evidence is specific to the condition, population and—for devices—the exact product. One label never covers everything.
Schizophrenia & Psychosis: Reducing hospitalization and homelessness; supporting community living
EstablishedSAMHSA lists ACT as an evidence-based practice for people with serious mental illness who have not been well served by traditional outpatient care.
Sources: SAMHSA
Who usually provides it
Public mental-health systems (in Florida, often called FACT teams).
Cautions & things to know
- Eligibility is usually limited to people with the highest needs.
Questions for a clinician
Conversation prompts, not a treatment plan.
- Is there an ACT/FACT team in our county, and how is a referral made?
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Sources
Sources checked October 5, 2026. Links support this page; they don’t imply endorsement of NeuroCoach.