AOT: A resource for families
This resource is a general overview of AOT for families and loved ones of those with serious mental illness (SMI). AOT is a civil court order for mental health treatment; it is a tool, not a specific type of mental health treatment. Adjustments can be made as needed, and each AOT case is different. This flyer walks families and advocates through eight steps from getting a petition to ending an order, and who in the AOT system of care plays a role in each step:
- Deciding to petition
- When to petition
- Filling out a petition
- Getting supporting documents for a petition
- The court process
- After the order is issued
- Supporting treatment and goals
- When the order is ending