PACT team
Also written as: PACT — Program of Assertive Community Treatment
An intensive, community-based treatment team that provides comprehensive services to individuals with severe mental illness who have difficulty engaging with traditional outpatient services.
Full Definition
PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) teams are multidisciplinary groups that provide intensive, individualized, and comprehensive mental health services directly in community settings. PACT teams typically include psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, peer specialists, and other mental health professionals who share a small caseload of clients with severe mental illness. The model emphasizes assertive outreach, 24/7 availability, and wraparound services including medication management, housing assistance, crisis intervention, and vocational support. PACT represents an evidence-based approach to reducing hospitalizations and improving community tenure for individuals with serious mental illness.
Usage
Usage note: Also abbreviated as ACT (Assertive Community Treatment); ensure consistency within documents.
In Context
- "The PACT team conducted daily medication visits for the first month following hospital discharge." — Community mental health service plan
- "PACT team services reduced emergency department utilization by 60% in the target population." — Program evaluation report