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.
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.
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
by Elsie Ramsey On a recent trip to Stockholm, I waited for my evening flight at a very turned-out JFK: Christmas carols piped out from speakers, and installations of domestic […]
Bipolar Disorder Personally Speaking
By D. Woodin After sixteen hard years, my beautiful son has mostly recovered from schizophrenia. He still hears voices, but he knows they aren’t real. He takes his medications every […]
Hospitalization Involuntary Commitment
By: Elizabeth Scott Ulmer My son was diagnosed with Bipolar I at age 16. He experienced a Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) commitment to the California Department of State […]
Personally Speaking
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.