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Provides a court ordered service for the adult clients who are non-compliant with psychiatric medication and as a result decompensate and are deemed unable to live safely in the community. The initial AOT order lasts for six months and if renewed the order could last for another year. Mandated services include, but are not limited to, medication management and case management or ACT. The Nassau County Department of Mental Health is required to maintain oversight responsibility for all clients on AOT orders. Call for additional information and inquiry.

Responsible for investigating eligibility and arranging for services of individuals referred and court ordered to participate in treatment.

Works with adults with serious mental illness with a history of a lack of compliance with treatment and a high risk of violence.

Works with individuals living with mental illness who have been non-compliant with past treatment which has led to multiple hospitalizations, threats, or acts of violence toward self or others. If an individual is not able to be engaged in appropriate services, a court petition may be filed to request an order for AOT. Recipients are monitored for treatment compliance and to ensure provision of appropriate services.

All applications for case management, assertive community treatment, and assisted outpatient treatment are processed through the Nassau County Department of Mental Health where eligibility is determined and assignments are made to the appropriate level of care. Call for additional information and inquiry.