Assertive Community Treatment

Type Of Service

Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT)

Program Description

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.
Team includes a Psychiatrist, Nurses, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Peer Support Specialist and Case Managers.

Inclusion criteria:
- 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

Eligibility will be determined by the ACTT 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.

Access Information

Referrals are through Streamlined Access. Telephone interpretation service available for all inquiries in more than 170 languages.

Referral Application

http://yssn.ca/sa-eligibility-and-how-to-apply

Central Access Referral Application

http://streamlinehub.yssn.ca/referralForm_0.php

Additional Information

• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 16 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Regional Municipality of York; South Simcoe County
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: Farsi / Persian, English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region Branch - Alliston

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Address

35 Victoria Street E

Alliston

Operated By

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region Branch

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Hours

Main Hours: Open 24/7

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Referral Contact Information

Central Access - Phone: 289-340-0348

Central Access - FAX: 905-898-6457

Central Access - Toll Free: 844-660-6602

Central Access - TTY: 866-323-7784