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Assertive Community Treatment
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a specialized, community-based service that provides comprehensive support for individuals living with severe mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders. ACT is designed to help people achieve greater independence, stability, and quality of life while remaining in their own homes and communities.
Unlike traditional office-based services, ACT brings support directly to the individual. A team of trained professionals works closely with each person to provide personalized care based on their unique needs, goals, and strengths. Services are available in real-life settings, such as at home, work, school, or other community locations, making support more accessible and effective.
The ACT team may assist with:
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Mental health treatment and symptom management
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Substance use recovery support
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Medication education and monitoring
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Crisis intervention and support
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Housing and independent living skills
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Employment and educational goals
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Daily living and wellness activities
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Connecting with community resources and services
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Building healthy relationships and social supports
ACT focuses on helping individuals reduce hospitalizations, improve overall well-being, and develop the skills needed to live successfully in the community. By providing ongoing, coordinated, and person-centered care, ACT empowers individuals to work toward recovery, achieve personal goals, and lead meaningful lives.
At Kanza, our ACT team is committed to meeting individuals where they are, offering compassionate support, and partnering with them on their journey toward recovery and independence.
Additional ACT Services
ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) serves a select group of adult clients aged 18 and above diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI) or substance use disorders. These individuals experience severe symptoms that significantly impede their ability to live independently within the community. ACT aims to provide comprehensive, community-based support for individuals with severe mental illnesses or substance use disorders. It's designed to offer intensive, individualized services to help people manage their symptoms and live successfully in their communities.
Counseling
✔ Crisis Intervention
Immediate support and assistance for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, helping to ensure safety, stabilization, and connection to appropriate resources.
✔ Comprehensive Assessment
A thorough evaluation of mental health, substance use, and overall needs to help determine the most appropriate level of care and treatment recommendations.
✔ Substance Use Treatment
Evidence-based services designed to help individuals address substance use concerns, develop recovery skills, prevent relapse, and improve overall well-being.
✔ Individual Supportive Therapy
One-on-one counseling focused on emotional support, coping skill development, problem-solving, personal growth, and achievement of treatment goals.
✔ Case Management
Coordination of care and community resources, including assistance with healthcare, benefits, housing, employment, transportation, and other supportive services to promote stability and independence.
Benefits
✔ Multidisciplinary Team Approach
A collaborative team of professionals, including social workers, counselors, nurses, housing specialists, and case managers, working together to provide comprehensive, person-centered care and support.
✔ Intensive Services
Individualized, high-level support designed to meet each person's unique needs, including medication management, therapy, substance use treatment, housing assistance, employment support, and skill development.
✔ Community-Based Care
Services are delivered in community settings rather than solely in clinics or hospitals, promoting independence, community integration, and real-world application of recovery skills.
✔ Flexible and Ongoing Support
Consistent, long-term support tailored to changing needs, including crisis response and 24/7 availability. Our team focuses on building trusting relationships and providing reliable assistance throughout the recovery journey.
✔ Holistic Approach
Comprehensive care that addresses mental health, physical health, housing stability, employment, social connections, and overall wellness to support lasting recovery and improved quality of life.
✔ Personalized Meeting Locations
Services are provided where individuals feel most comfortable and supported, including in the home, workplace, or community. This approach allows our team to meet clients where they are and provide meaningful, practical support in their everyday environments.