In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of nonviolent offenders found to require competency restoration. This has led to more and more state psychiatric beds being set aside to serve this population and fewer and fewer beds available for those in psychiatric crisis who are not criminally involved. In fact, in […]
This month’s web chat is scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at 3 p.m. Eastern and is specifically for AOT monitors. This role may have a different label in your program, but we use “monitor" to mean anyone who serves as a liaison between the court and treatment team, monitoring both patient adherence and delivery of services. The discussion […]
When asked about their recovery goals, many AOT participants mention wanting to work. Employment can play a significant role in recovery. In addition to confidence, relationship-building, and increased independence, some AOT participants make a connection between gaining and maintaining employment and treatment adherence. May's webinar will focus on the importance of advancing AOT participants' employment goals […]
This month’s specialized web chat is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at 3 p.m. Eastern and is specifically for judges, magistrates, hearing officers, and other judicial leaders. We ask that all who […]
We know that assisted outpatient treatment programs are not one-size fits all - and with good reason. Many communities, including the entirety of New York, sustain successful AOT without "active" AOT judges. In these programs, the judge may not have involvement with participants beyond issuing the initial AOT order and any needed continuations. However, we […]
This month’s specialized web chat is scheduled for Thursday, June 27 at 3 p.m. Eastern and is specifically for AOT clinicians. This is an informal discussion on clinical issues such as treatment non-adherence and co-occurring substance use. Feel free to bring a difficult case to share. No protected health information, please. Register here today.
We know language matters in mental health, but to what extent? Would you be surprised to hear that a 2018 study found that over 60% of Americans would be unwilling to work closely with a person diagnosed with schizophrenia or have someone experiencing schizophrenia marry into their family? Would you believe that 67% of Americans think that people […]
This month's web chat, scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 3 p.m. ET, is specifically for AOT champions. An “AOT champion” is anyone working on the grassroots level, from inside or outside the system, to convince stakeholders in their community to come together to establish a quality AOT program or make an existing program better. If you are […]
Join us Thursday, September 19 at 3 p.m. EDT for Foundations of E-IMR. Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) is an evidence-based practice that helps people with severe mental illness (SMI) learn to manage their illness and achieve their recovery goals. Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery (E-IMR) is an augmented version of IMR that incorporates Integrated […]
This month’s web chat, exclusively for assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) monitors, is scheduled for Thursday, September 26 at 3 p.m. EDT. This role may go by a different name in your program, but we use “monitor” to mean anyone who acts as a liaison between the court and treatment team, monitoring both patient adherence and delivery […]
Join us Thursday, October 17 at 3 p.m. ET for AOT in NYC, presented by William Fisher, M.D. The webinar will focus on how AOT is implemented in New York City and review findings from recent outcomes data collection. This presentation will highlight a program that does not rely on an active judge since AOT programs in New York […]
This month’s specialized web chat is scheduled for Thursday, October 24 at 3 p.m. ET and is specifically for judges, magistrates, hearing officers, and other judicial leaders. We kindly request that those not in this group refrain from registering, but we assure you that the recording will be made available to everyone. Please encourage your judge to […]
Join us Thursday November 21 at 3 p.m. ET for Spirituality, Recovery, and SMI, presented by Jared Wyma-Bradley, who holds a master’s in divinity. This presentation will highlight the role of spirituality in recovery, explore how to support clients’ spirituality, and provide a framework for understanding and supporting someone in AOT who is experiencing religious […]
*Please note that November’s web chat will take place off-schedule on Thursday, December 5 at 3 p.m. ET due to the Thanksgiving holiday* November’s specialized web chat for AOT clinicians will take place Thursday, December 5 at 3 p.m. ET. This is an informal discussion on clinical issues such as treatment non-adherence and co-occurring substance […]