Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program designed to address the significant needs of youth ages 10 up to 21, who are at the risk of entering, or returning home from high intensity services, such as inpatient settings or residential services, through the use of a Multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The MDT consists of peers, counselors and prescribers. Children and youth with significant psychiatric needs, who are at the risk of institutional level of care, who require intensive interventions to adequately support the child’s and family’s complex needs, in order to avoid high end services or support a successful transition back to the community, would benefit from Youth Act.
Purpose of ACT Youth:
Youth ACT is meant to support children with complex mental health needs and their families so that they may remain in their homes and communities, achieve success in their educational, vocational or employment endeavors and foster positive relationships among friends and family.
ACT Referrals:
All referrals to ACT Services are made through SPOA (Single point of Access):
For a Chautauqua County Youth Referral visit: https://chautauquacountyny.gov/mental-hygiene/Childrens-SPOA