Assertive community treatment is not perfect. I've liked some staff better than others. I've not always agreed with the teams' suggestions. But the team has the ability to offer a longterm relationship to people in the community who otherwise could be in a hospital, in jail, or homeless. This program isn't just about meds, or only for people with court orders like some people think.
Dreams are different for everyone.
Assertive community treatment programs help those that most program models cannot. Some dreams may be to live in the community, not in a hospital, and to have a part-time job. The relevant community interventions of these programs can help create an environment for people with severe and persistent mental illness in which they can succeed, rather than being in institutions or on the streets with no treatment at all. It's the trusting relationship that makes ACT programs work. The relationships help you get your confidence back and achieve your dreams.