PACT
Also written as: PACT — Program of Assertive Community Treatment
Program of Assertive Community Treatment - an intensive, team-based approach providing comprehensive community mental health services.
Full Definition
Program of Assertive Community Treatment is an evidence-based service delivery model that provides intensive, comprehensive community-based mental health treatment through a multidisciplinary team approach. PACT teams typically include psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, peer specialists, and substance abuse specialists who share caseloads and provide 24/7 availability. The program targets individuals with severe mental illness who have frequent hospitalizations or difficulty engaging with traditional outpatient services. Services are delivered primarily in community settings and include medication management, crisis intervention, housing assistance, vocational support, and substance abuse treatment. PACT emphasizes low client-to-staff ratios and assertive outreach to maintain engagement.
Usage
Usage note: Also referred to as ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) in some regions.
In Context
- "The patient was referred to PACT due to multiple psychiatric hospitalizations and housing instability." — Discharge planning documentation
- "The PACT team provided medication administration and crisis support in the patient's apartment." — Community treatment note