Apalachee Center, FL Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)

AKA:

FACT

Description:

*Comprehensive community-based treatment program in Leon County residents ONLY for persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses, significant functional impairments, and/or history of frequent hospitalizations, substance abuse, and inability to meet basic needs
* Uses the P.A.C.T. (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) which provide intensive treatment, rehabilitation and support services to clients in their homes, on the job, and in social settings, a 24 hours a day/7 days a week approach
*Provides direct coordination of all medical care, help managing symptoms of illness, immediate crisis response as needed, prescribes and manages medications offers therapy, and as the patient is ready can help obtaining financial entitlements and housing; assistance with housing tasks so a person can live in regular housing alone or with a roommate; learning how to socialize; treatment for clients with co-existing substance abuse (dual diagnosis); employment service and job placement; assistance with legal issues; support, education, and skill-teaching for family members
*Fees based on the needs of the patient; accepts most insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and offers an income-based sliding scale

Intake Process:

Call evlauations and admissions line; FACT referral form available on website

Program Fees:

Fees based on the needs of the patient; accepts most insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and offers an income-based sliding scale

Languages:

English, translation services available

Eligibility:

ONLY for persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses, significant functional impairments, and/or history of frequent hospitalizations, substance abuse, and inability to meet basic needs

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

May 26, 2023

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