Assertive Community Treatment Teams (16+)
The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) is a client-centred, recovery oriented mental health service which offers a broad range of intensive community supports to individuals experiencing mental health concerns and their families, in order to reach their recovery goals.
Our multidisciplinary team includes a Psychiatrist, Nurses, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Peer Support Specialist and Case Managers with mental health expertise.
Who is This Program Intended For?
- Individuals 16 years of age or older
- Individuals with a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression
- Individuals who have high service needs who have not otherwise been successful with office-based services or have had extensive hospital stays
The Assertive Community Treatment Team Program Offers
- Intensive, individualized support for personal growth and recovery goals
- Long-term support and advocacy for mental and physical health and wellness, life skills, addictions, education and employment, as well as housing and social supports
- Psychiatric assessments, administering and monitoring medications and psychoeducation
- Individual and family support, including access to group programs such as: peer support, fitness promotion, social recreation and family support
- Access to services in locations where clients need them: at home or work and in other community or institutional settings
- Connections to the broader community through volunteering, social or recreational activities and continuing education
A referral form can be obtained by contacting Streamlined Access or by filling out our form below.
Have Questions? Contact Streamlined Access who will help process your referral:
Call: 289.340.0348
Toll Free: 1.844.660.6602
Fax: 905.898.6457
Eligibility will be determined by the ACT Clinical Team as per provincial standards. Admission decisions are based on considerations that include: admission criteria, current caseload status, staff capacity and ability to manage risk in the community.
Telephone interpretation service available for all inquiries in more than 170 languages.
