Assisted Outpatient Treatment
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
With this program, SAMHSA aims to reduce the incidence and/or the duration of psychiatric hospitalization, homelessness, incarcerations, and interaction with the criminal justice system while improving the health and social outcomes of individuals with SMI.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local
states, counties, cities mental health systems (including state mental health authorities), mental health courts, or any other entity with authority under the law of the state in which the applicant grantee is located to implement, monitor, and oversee AOT programs.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications are awarded directly by SAMHSA to the applicant organization after a number of considerations, including but not limited to merit review, and program analysis.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program.
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of this program is to facilitate the implementation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for adults with serious mental illness (SMI). Recipients are expected to implement the AOT program, working with civil courts, community partners, and other entities to support community-based treatment for adults with SMI who meet criteria for AOT. SAMHSA’s AOT grant program supports E.O. 14321 by expanding access to assisted outpatient treatment and civil commitment services.
Mission Categories
Primary: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Other categories:
Mental HealthLaw Enforcement - Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Mental Health
Required Documentation
Applicants must provide proof of licensure, accreditation, or certification to provide substance abuse and/or mental health services or such other credential documentation as specific for a particular topical area. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements