A clinical intervention which actively includes the consumer and, as appropriate, the consumer s family, and uses consumer peers as part of the treatment team. A primary provider of services and fixed point of responsibility whereby one team is responsible to help clients meet needs in all aspects of living in the community. Services provided out of office, using a mobile approach to minimize drop out and provide psychosocial services whenever clients need to use them. Seventy-five percent or more of all PACT services are provided outside of clinic, center, or program offices. A multidisciplinary team approach which includes the active involvement of a psychiatrist.
Services are highly individualized but also offered on a long-term basis as necessary.
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