Assertive Community Treatment / Forensic Assertive Community Treatment
UNM Health's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams provide therapy, rehabilitation, and support services for people in Albuquerque living with severe mental illness. We help patients build successful, fulfilling lives by:
- Managing acute illness episodes
- Meeting their basic needs
- Staying well enough to work and participate in social activities
ACT/FACT helps ease the burden of care and enhance quality of life for patients and their families.
Submit a Referral
If you are a provider and would like to submit a referral, send referrals to our fax at (505) 925-4055, or email us.
How the ACT Team Serves the Community
The ACT team provides psychiatric counseling and other community services directly in patients' homes, serving individuals who have struggled with traditional outpatient care. These patients typically have higher rates of emergency care utilization, inpatient hospitalization, or incarceration.
How the FACT Team Serves the Community
The FACT Team uses the same treatment model as the ACT Team, with a specialization in working alongside the criminal justice system. The team serves clients who have criminal justice involvement, including open warrants, probation, and histories of recidivism.
Community Support
ACT/FACT is supported through a contract with the City of Albuquerque. Our case managers, peer specialists, nurses, therapists, and providers work throughout the city, meeting patients where they are and collaborating with them on their path to recovery.