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DPH presents three‑year evaluation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment showing reduced emergency and incarceration contacts
Summary
DPH presented three years of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) data showing statistically significant reductions in psychiatric emergency contacts, inpatient stays and jail time for participants; most referrals came from family and treatment providers and the program engaged 69% of individuals voluntarily.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health reported results from three years of assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) implementation, telling the Health Commission the program has produced measurable reductions in crisis contacts, hospital stays and time spent in jail for participants.
Dr. Angelica Almeida, director of forensic and justice‑involved behavioral health services, summarized activity from November 2015 through December 2018: 321 information calls, 295 referrals and direct outreach contacts with 129 individuals. She said most referrals (92%) come from family members and treatment providers and that the program has been successful in engaging people who are not…
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