AOT Resource Library
One of the aims of this toolkit is to provide educational materials to all professionals within the AOT system of care, courts, mental health providers, hospital staff, individuals and law enforcement. Use the filters below to find AOT related resources geared towards specific audiences in various types of media.
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July 2024The value of status conferencesIn this Community of Practice, Jennifer Kimmel and Mel Brothers talk in depth about what a status conference is, how the process works in Genesee County, and what the benefits of conducting them are. In addition, they will touch on status conferences as an opportunity to celebrate a client’s success and adherence. These meetings are structured as the first half hour is presentation, and the last half hour being dialogue and a Q&A.CourtsMental health providersCommunity of Practice -
June 2024AOT ParalegalsThe document describes the role of an Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) paralegal in the prosecutor’s office, which involves managing AOT petitions, coordinating with CMH and hospitals, and supporting prosecuting attorneys with pertinent case information. This position helps streamline the AOT process and ensures that mental health needs are recognized, potentially leading to quicker diversion strategies in criminal cases. The role may not require a full-time commitment and can be adapted based on the county's needs. An effective coordination between the prosecutor’s office and CMH is achieved through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which outlines responsibilities and agreements to facilitate successful collaboration.CourtsMental health providersBrief
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June 2024Questions to ask psychiatristsThis document outlines questions for the prosecutor and attorney to ask the testifying psychiatrist in AOT court proceedings. The questions seek to gather information regarding an individual eligibility for AOT, what measures have been taken in the individual's treatment history, and whether AOT is the least restrictive option appropriate for the individual.CourtsMental health providersBrief
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June 2024Questions to ask guardiansThis document outlines questions for the prosecutor and attorney to ask the testifying guardian of an individual being petitioned for AOT. The goal of the questions is to gather information on the individual's treatment and behavioral history and their support system.CourtsMental health providersBrief
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June 2024NGRI questions and considerationsJoin our community of practice members as we talk more about NGRI (not guilty by reason of insanity) clients and their relationship to assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) orders. There are many questions that providers have about processes, issues with risk mitigation strategies, clients that move frequently from county to county and more. Jennifer Kimmel joins us from Michigan's Genesee county to help our participants talk through problems, strategies, and needs for clarification.Mental health providersCommunity of Practice
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May 2024AOT FormsJoin our community of practice members as we talk through different barriers and disconnects with different court forms required in the assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) order process. Kristina Morgan, Court Liaison from Wayne County helps us demystify the lack of nuance in certain forms, and we talk through problem-solving techniques with forms and working with the courts.Mental health providersCommunity of Practice
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April 2024Strategies for working with consumers on AOT with substance use disordersJoin our community practice members to learn from Jennifer Kimmel, an assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) expert from Michigan’s Genesee County Health Systems, while she talks about different ways to engage clients who are non-compliant to treatment. She talks through the stages of change model that breaks down what stage a consumer can be in and what strategies are best in engagement based on what stage they are in.Mental health providersCommunity of Practice
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August 2022Engagement: Vital Components within Community Behavioral Health for people on Assisted Outpatient Treatment OrdersIn this video, Dr. Debra Pinals, Medical Director of Behavioral Health and Forensic Programs at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizes the critical role of engagement in Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). She outlines how engagement with individuals under AOT orders is essential for their care, addressing challenges like maintaining treatment and preventing frequent hospitalizations. Dr. Pynels highlights the progress made in person-centered care, motivational interviewing, and integrating services, while acknowledging ongoing challenges and the importance of community mental health services. The video underscores that effective engagement goes beyond court orders and medication, involving a holistic, person-centered approach to support and recovery.Mental health providersTraining
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August 2022Community mental health requirements for assisted outpatient treatmentIn the video presented by Sojourner Jones from the Detroit Wayne Integrative Health Network, viewers receive an overview of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) in Michigan. The video details the various types of AOT orders, including hospitalization and outpatient options, and emphasizes the importance of timely submissions and ongoing engagement with community mental health agencies. It also highlights the responsibilities of Community Mental Health (CMH) providers in ensuring seamless transitions from inpatient settings and maintaining treatment continuity.Mental health providersTraining
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August 2022What CMH and CMH contracted clinicians need to knowIn this video, Scott Smith, a consultant with the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice, provides an in-depth training on Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for community mental health clinicians. He covers the eligibility criteria for AOT, including the need for treatment among individuals with serious mental illnesses or developmental disabilities who may lack insight into their condition. Smith explains the benefits of AOT, such as improved adherence to treatment and reduced hospitalizations, and discusses its cost-effectiveness and the process for initiating an AOT order. The training aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge needed to determine when AOT is appropriate and how to navigate its implementation effectively.Mental health providersTraining
