Also, three of the program's ten case managers work with clients who have had a petition filed against them at Probate Court for involuntary commitment, in an effort to explore less restrictive placement options. The Community Coordinator is also a resource specialist regarding community residential facilities, support groups for families and consumers and other community resources. Through the unique position of Community Coordinator, the Authority is represented on many community agency boards and committees. This support group is consumer run and follows a twelve-step program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. The group welcomes individuals who have a serious mental illness and a history of substance abuse.
Transportation is provided when available.
The Authority has placed an employee by agreement with the Jefferson County Commission and Probate Court in the office of the Probate Judge to act as a liaison between the Court and the community mental health system. In addition to the Liaison position, case management services are also available to the petitioners and are provided by employees which the Authority has placed in the Probate Judge's office.