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Jennifer T Tran1, Kristin A Kosyluk2, Charles Dion2
1Department of Mental Health Law & Policy, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA. jtgtran@usf.edu.
Abstract:
The Pinellas County Empowerment Team (PCET) was an adapted assertive community treatment (ACT) program created to meet the needs of Pinellas County residents with serious behavioral health concerns and high frequency of hospitalization (medical and psychiatric) and incarceration. Recent research demonstrates that individuals participating in ACT programs can transition to lower-intensity services. To understand the needs and barriers in transitioning PCET clients to lower-intensity services and the unique experiences during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the researchers conducted a qualitative evaluation which includes a case record review and in-depth interviews with clients of PCET and staff members. Our findings indicated several barriers to transitioning PCET clients, including a lack of sufficient behavioral health support outside the ACT program and some clients' concerns regarding their abilities once out of the program.
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