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

TAC's Research Digest logo accompanied by text saying the Benefits of AOT and multiple symbols for increased appointment adherence, medication adherence, symptom severity, and a decrease in hospitalizations.
November 26, 2025 by TAC
SMI Research Digest: Assisted Outpatient Treatment

SMI Research Digest is a monthly publication from TAC’s Public Education and Research (PER) team that summarizes recently published research on topics related to severe mental illness (SMI). This month we […]

Research Digest
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Support Our Work

Make a Donation

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.