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Who we Are

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 History & Values

Find Help & SMI Resources

Welcome to our SMI community of individuals, families, and loved ones affected by severe mental illness. Reach out to our Helpline team or check out our helpful resources developed specifically for you.

Contact Our Helpline Team

Our SMI advocates know what it’s like to have to figure out and navigate a difficult and frustrating system. No one should have to do this alone. For questions, help, or support, reach out to our compassionate team members.

Schizophrenia and Psychosis Resource Center

Knowing what to do or how to help someone with SMI is challenging and different for every person’s situation. Over the years we’ve collected information, resources, and useful links to help you find what you need.

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.

SMI Evidence & Research Fixing the System

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.

What is AOT?Join our Learning Network

Media & News Resources

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Solemn candles symbolizing the mortality associated with schizophrenia

June 23, 2026 by TAC

SMI Research Digest: The Mortality Gap

SMI Digest is a monthly publication from Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) that summarizes recently published research on topics related to severe mental illness (SMI). This month’s Digest focuses on the mortality gap between people […]

Research Digest

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June 19, 2026 by TAC

Statement on Olmstead

Federal Opinion Confirms States Are Not Required to Eliminate Hospital-Level Mental Health Care Alexandria, VA — June 19, 2026 — Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) recognizes the recent opinion from the […]

Statements

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A stethoscope wrapped around a brain with the words discrimination and prejudice written out, symbolizing mental illness discrimination in healthcare

May 21, 2026 by TAC

SMI Research Digest: Discrimination

SMI Research Digest is a monthly publication from Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) that summarizes recently published research on topics related to severe mental illness (SMI). In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, […]

Research Digest

Read Post SMI Research Digest: Discrimination