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History
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Since 1984, an annual conference dedicated to the promotion and development of Assertive Community
Treatment (ACT) has taken place. Over the years, thousands of ACT professionals have participated in this
networking and educational event. The Assertive Community Treatment Association was originally established
as a non-profit organization to conduct this annual conference.
Mission
Assertive Community Treatment is an array of services provided by community-based, mobile mental health
treatment teams. The mission of the ACT Association is to promote, develop, and support high quality assertive
community treatment services that help improve the lives of people diagnosed with serious and persistent
mental illness.
Structure of the ACT Association
The ACT Association is incorporated as a non-profit organization (Federal I.D. #38-3373915), with a volunteer
Board of Directors governing the implementation of the association’s mission. Association membership
consists of mental health providers, clients, family members, government agency officials, advocacy groups,
and others committed to the expansion of the ACT service delivery model.
Membership fees, trainings, and conference registration fees fund the Association.
Goals
The ACT Association seeks to:
• Conduct an Annual Assertive Community Treatment Conference.
• Provide education and training that enhances the effectiveness of service professionals in assisting
persons diagnosed with mental illness in their recovery, and aids in the well-being of families.
• Advocate with policy-makers for the continued development of ACT services as one of the most effective
means of treatment for persons diagnosed with serious mental illness.
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Promoting Quality Assertive Community Treatment Services & Integrated Systems-of-Care Models ACT Conference 2012