AOT Resources
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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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 -
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
