Individuals who are 18 or older with Medicaid who have been evaluated and referred by a medical professional are eligible for this program.
Assertive Community Treatment
Assertive Community Treatment
Volunteers of America, Utah's Assertive Community Treatment provides comprehensive, flexible treatment and support to individuals who live with serious mental illness.
About
Volunteers of America, Utah's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a “hospital without walls” model. ACT uses a multidisciplinary team approach to provide intensive, integrated services where and when our clients need them—in their homes, at work and in other community settings.
Volunteers of America, Utah's ACT Team members directly provide services that are individually tailored with each client and address their specific preferences and goals. The approach with each client emphasizes the relationship building and active involvement in assisting clients to make improvements in functioning, to better manage symptoms, to achieve individual goals and to maintain optimism.
Payment Information
Clients must be insured through Medicaid to receive services from Volunteers of America, Utah's Assertive Community Treatment program.
Location
Services are delivered and community-based (not office or facility-based) therefore ACT team members meet clients where needed.
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Eligibility
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How to Enroll
Individuals must be evaluated by a medical professional for eligibility.
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Hours of Operation
The Assertive Community Treatment team provides services for their clients 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday.
Facilities
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The Theodora
Learn MoreA small residential home serving individuals who need long-term support to fulfill activities of daily living. Staff members foster socialization, skill building, and a sense of welcoming community. Meals and general care are provided twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Referrals for residency are made by mental health treatment teams throughout the valley. Occupancy is full.
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Denver Street Apartments
Learn MoreA 22-unit permanent supportive housing site that fosters independent living for individuals with mental health issues and special needs. Staff is on site twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, including mental health and wraparound service provided by the ACT Team. Occupancy is full.
- Questions? Contact the Assertive Community Treatment team
- Phone: 801.355.2846 (ext. 527)
- susan.pinegar@voaut.org