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CARE Court ACT (624)

About CARE Court ACT

CARE Court Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is opening in partnership with in response to California’s .

CARE Court ACT will deliver time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services. Our person-centered approach to care meets people wherever they are in their recovery — addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community.

For more information about the CARE Act and who qualifies for it, please visit these links:

Essentials At A Glance

Program Type: Community-based

To Make Referrals: A referral to CARE Court can be initiated by family members, behavioral health providers, first responders, or other approved petitioners by . Referrals to Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ CARE ACT are made by the County of San Diego.

# of Members Served: 160 members

Who We Serve: All criteria must be met to be eligible for admittance

• Aged 18 years and older.

• Diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class.

• Individuals must be experiencing symptoms that are persistent, interfere with daily life, and may lead to a loss of independence.

• Individuals can not receive voluntary treatment elsewhere.

• One of the following must be applicable:

• Individual is at risk of safely interacting with the community without supervision, and their condition is deteriorating.

• Individuals who need services to prevent relapse or deterioration that would result in disability or serious injury to themselves or others.

• Individuals who will likely benefit from ACT treatment plan.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with a serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or major depression, are not eligible.

• Mental illness must not be based on a medical condition, including a physical health condition such as a traumatic brain injury, autism, dementia, or a neurological condition.

• Individuals with a current diagnosis of substance use disorder must also have a psychotic disorder and meet all the other criteria to be eligible.

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Call the office line for after-hours crisis support

Learn About Our Clinical Approach

Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ was founded on the belief that rehabilitation and recovery from serious mental illness are possible. We have consolidated our learning and experience into the Recovery-Centered Clinical System (RCCS), a richly personal, holistic, and comprehensive approach to recovery. Learn more about the RCCS by clicking here.

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