The Oregon Center for Excellence of Assertive Community Treatment champions high-fidelity ACT across Oregon
We empower Assertive Community Treatment teams statewide through expert training, vital technical assistance, and rigorous biannual fidelity reviews. Committed to recovery-oriented and person-centered care, OCEACT elevates the quality of this evidence-based model, profoundly improving the lives of Oregonians and strengthening our communities.
Learn About OCEACT »What Is Assertive Community Treatment?
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model is a recognized evidence-based practice with over 25 randomized clinical trials demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing inpatient hospitalization and improving housing stability among individuals with serious mental illness.
Learn About ACT »ACT Is Recovery-Oriented and Person-Centered Care.
ACT promotes hope and recovery, and supports self-sufficiency. ACT provides services and supports to help people live the life they want. ACT is voluntary!
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2013
Year Oregon implemented ACT statewide
24/7
Hours ACT teams in Oregon are available for crisis intervention per OARs
67%
Percent of Oregon ACT teams that operate in rural counties
Who is ACT For?
ACT is designed for individuals living with serious mental health diagnoses who experience high acuity and multiple additional life challenges, and who have not been helped by traditional community mental health services. ACT helps people who have been in and out of the hospital or jail, or have had periods of homelessness.
ACT Improves People’s Lives.
Over 50 years of research has shown that people who receive services from ACT programs experience fewer hospitalizations, longer periods of stable housing, and greater satisfaction with services and supports.
ACT has shown a 37% greater reduction in homelessness vs standard care management in randomized trials, and 26% greater improvement in symptoms (Coldwell & Bender, 2007).
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