An Interim Report on the Status of Assisted Outpatient Treatment
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Introduction

Implementation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment

• Eligibility Criteria for AOT
• Resources to Provide Court-Ordered Services
• AOT Program Administration
• Common Components of Local AOT Programs
• Impact of AOT on Local Mental Health Systems

AOT Program Status

• Volume of AOT Investigations, Court Orders and Service Enhancements
• Characteristics of AOT Recipients

Outcomes for AOT Recipients

• Increased Participation in Case Management and Other Services
• Reduced Incidence of Hospitalization, Homelessness, Arrest and Incarceration
• Increased Engagement in Services and Adherence to Perscribed Medication
• Improved Community and Social Functioning
• Decreased Incidence of Harmful Behaviors

Status of Persons Under AOT at Court Order Termination

Next Steps

Appendix 1: Laws of New York, 1999, Chapter 408

Appendix 2: Kendra's Law: Assisted Outpatient Treatment in New York