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TAKE ME TO THE PICTURES! 

ALL-STAFF MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2009

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, DECEMBER 23, 2009



     PACT TEAM



          Back row (L to R):  Dr. Bruce Whitworth, Ron Conley (LCPC, therapist), Lindsay Berge (secretary), Adria
          Henderson (case manager), Dolly Fisher (Peer Support Specialist), Sean Fucci (case manager/vocational  
          rehabilitation), Rumeysa Venus (case manager).

          Front row (L to R):  Jay Kirk (MS, LCPC, therapist/PACT team coordinator), Ann Fischer (RN/case manager),
          Ryane Rudio (case manager), Kiva Kust (peer case manager).


WHAT IS PACT?

PACT is a "Hospital without walls", also referred to as the
Program for Assertive Community Treatment
.

General criteria for eligibility in this program: 
  • Most seriously mentally ill adult (Schizophrenia, Bi-polar disorder, Other psychotic disorders)
  • Non-compliant with medications (with significant related functional impairments, i.e., unable to maintain a safe living environment or to manage daily tasks)
  • Numerous admissions to both the MT State Hospital or the Deaconess Psychiatric unit
Case managers provide support for the tasks of daily living (financial management, grocery shopping, doctor appointments, and other assistance).  Acting as advocates for clients and with a team approach the goal is to achieve stability that is otherwise absent in the lives of these individuals.  They are further supported through therapy sessions and through medical support from the team psychiatrist and nursing staff. 

This intensive program is available around the clock with 80% of the services provided out in the community.  Groups within the program provide a variety of options based upon individual needs such as, crisis skills, vocational rehabilitation, exercise, or a socialization activities (bowling, movies, ceramics, etc.) 
          

                                 


                          

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