Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)

AOT is a court-ordered program that provides community-based mental health treatment to adults with mental illness who may struggle with voluntary adherence to treatment.

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AOT aims to:

  • Encourage engagement: Help individuals participate fully in their treatment plans.

  • Enhance support: Ensure treatment providers are dedicated to keeping clients engaged and improving outcomes.

  • Reduce recidivism: Lower rates of jail and hospital re-admissions.

  • Increase safety and involvement: Strengthen community engagement in mental health care.

What Services Does AOT Provide?

  • Psychiatrist

  • Counselors

  • Intensive Case Managers

  • Clinical Manager

  • Substance Abuse

  • Peer Support Specialists

  • Registered Nurse

  • Employment

Metrocare partners with the Dallas County Civil Court to identify individuals who meet the legal criteria for AOT high-quality treatment. Referrals come from many sources, including Dallas Police Department, Community Agencies, Hospitals, Right Care, NTBHA, and more.

If you would like to refer someone to AOT, fill out one of the following forms:

AOT Family_Community Referral Information

AOT Referral Information

Name (Referring Party)(Required)
Email(Required)
Name (Person Being Referred)(Required)
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Max. file size: 23 MB.

AOT Referral Information

AOT Referral Information

Name (Referring Party)(Required)
Email(Required)
Name (Person Being Referred)(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Current Medication/treatment compliant?(Required)
This individual meets the eligibility criteria for AOT based on following diagnosis:(Required)
Does this individual have:(Required)
Max. file size: 23 MB.

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