ACTT supportive service is available to individuals between the ages of 16-65 who are experiencing great difficulty in accessing healthcare.
The SHIP Assertive Community Treatment Team supports individuals in the comfort of their homes or a chosen place in the community while promoting community integration, providing psycho-education and advocating for access to healthcare services and vocational opportunities.
Serving communities in North Peel and North Mississauga, these multidisciplinary teams address ongoing complex needs with individuals who experience severe, persistent mental illness. We also assist individuals experiencing circumstances impacting their wellness such as homelessness, substance abuse problems, or involvement with the judicial system.
ACTT provides client assistance the following areas:
- Administer and monitor medications
- Daily living
- Employment and education
- Budgeting
- Integrated treatment for co-occurring substance usage
- Disease prevention, supportive counseling and health training
