Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Grant Funding Opportunity Pre-Application Webinar NOFO SM-23-007

The purpose of this program is to establish or expand and maintain ACT programs for transition-aged youth and adults with a SMI or SED. Recipients are expected to implement an ACT program to fidelity and provide ACT services to the population of focus. With this program, SAMHSA aims to improve behavioral health outcomes for individuals by reducing rates of hospitalization, mortality, substance use, homelessness, and involvement with the criminal justice system. ACT is an effective evidence-based programs designed to support community living for individuals with severe functional impairments associated with SMI/SED. Individuals with severe functional impairments tend to need services from multiple providers (e.g., physicians, socials workers) and multiple systems (e.g., social services, housing services, health care).

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