Our Mission

TAC’s mission is to eliminate the barriers to timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness (SMI) through advocacy, public education, and support for individuals and families affected by SMI. 

Our SMI Community

Our treatment system for mental illness is broken. We are building a movement so our loved ones with SMI get the focus, funds, and access to evidence-based care that they deserve. There are many fronts – be a part of the movement in the way that works for you.

Learn about Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)

Assisted outpatient treatment, or AOT, is court-supervised care designed to keep people engaged with treatment if they have previously been unable to do so. AOT can be lifesaving.

Media & News Resources

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February 25, 2025 by TAC
Catalyst: Winter 2025

The Winter 2025 issue of our digital newsletter Catalyst highlights our new SMI Spotlight podcast in collaboration with Dr. Xavier Amador as well as advocacy presentations that brought TAC’s crucial […]

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February 5, 2025 by TAC
The Problem with Clozapine REMS 

By Dr. Xavier Amador I have had many patients on Clozapine. It was the first atypical antipsychotic; it was synthesized in 1958 and first used in people in the 1970’s […]

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You can support our work financially in many ways. Learn more about how your gift can help.

Become an Advocate

Join our network of advocates working within our communities to push for better SMI laws and policies.