University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

Assertive community treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based model of treatment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness for whom traditional approaches have been ineffective. Individuals appropriate for Integrated Multidisciplinary Program of Assertive Community Treatment (IMPACT) are those that have had frequent or prolonged hospitalizations, or experienced homelessness or incarceration by virtue of their mental illness.

Contracted with SEIL for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), an evidence-based model of treatment for individuals with a persistent mental illness for whom traditional approaches have been ineffective. The goal of the program is to assist individuals with serious mental illness to meet their goals of independent living and reduce their need for hospitalization.