Just because you have an illness, your life doesn't have to end. I think ACT's longtime relationship builds your confidence to do things and to take personal responsibility for your choices. It's a natural progression toward recovery. You can overcome and attain your goals. You can live independently.
Some consumers feel assertive community treatment programs inhibit recovery.
In my case, I found it really assisted me in my independence. I needed help, and the help I received from assertive community treatment empowered me. You have said many positive things about assertive community treatment. Assertive community treatment is not perfect. I've liked some staff better than others.