Assisted Outpatient Treatment

About AOT

Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) is civil-ordered Treatment (including medications) for individuals with severe mental illness who have a history of treatment non-adherence, have been in emergency custody, and have been discharged to their local jurisdiction.

Who is AOT for?

AOT is for vulnerable population of people with severe mental illness (SMI) and Substance Abuse issues. To meet AOT criteria a person must:

• Have a primary diagnosis of
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective disorder
  • Bi-polar Disorder
  • Disorders such as Major Depressive Disorder
  • Substance Abuse disorder
• Be unlikely to voluntarily accept treatment
• Have a history

Wrap-around service

The AOT Program Coordinator works closely with Stakeholders and mental health professionals to ensure that the participant has access to all of the services needed to create a solid foundation for success.

Services

The court order SHALL include:

• Case management services or Adult Intensive Rehabilitation Services (AIRS)

AND may also include:

• Medication
• Periodic blood tests or urinalysis to determine compliance with prescribed medications
• Individual or group therapy
• Day or partial day programming activities
• Educational and vocational training or activities
• Alcohol or substance abuse treatment, counseling and periodic tests
• Supervised living arrangements
• Any other services to support the person with living in the community

Why AOT is successful

Judicial Involvement

An AOT court hearing is different. The judge meets with the case manager prior to the hearing and then has a conversation with the participant. The judge is interested in the individual’s success, their viewpoints, as well as what is in their best interest. Regular reviews of participant’s progress occur as participant becomes more engaged.

Benefits