Individuals Who Can Benefit
from ACT Services
ILLINOIS ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT
ACT ELIGIBILITY
ACT services are available to individuals who have significant mental health needs and may benefit from a higher level of support.
Eligibility includes:
Age 18 or older
Serious Mental Illness (SMI) - including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or other severe and persistent mental health conditions
Significant challenges with daily functioning
Difficulty engaging in traditional outpatient services
A need for intensive, community-held support
WHO WE SERVE
ACT services are intended for individuals who require frequent contact, outreach, coordination, and other support to reduce psychiatric hospitalizations, homelessness, crisis service utilization, and additional adverse outcomes. This may include:
Frequent psychiatric crises, emergency department visits, or hospitalizations
Difficulty managing mental health symptoms or medications
Challenges engaging in traditional outpatient treatment
Mental health and substance use concerns that impact daily life
Complex physical health needs that affect mental health care
Housing instability or risk of homelessness
Recent suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or other significant safety concerns
Difficulty maintaining relationships, employment, or daily responsibilities because of mental health symptoms
A need for intensive, coordinated services to reduce hospitalization and promote community living
