Assisted Outpatient Treatment
Why AOT?
It stops the revolving door of untreated serious mental illness.
What is Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)?
AOT is court-ordered, outpatient mental health treatment for individuals with serious mental illness who meet the criteria for admission under Illinois law (in-patient or out-patient.)
AOT clients will receive client driven services that include, but are not limited to, intensive case management, psychiatry and medication management and various evidence based therapeutic interventions.
How Will it Work?
- Contact AOT Clinician to discuss suitability for the program
- A referral will be made to the State's Attorney's office where appropriate
- The client voluntarily engages in AOT treatment (signs agreed order)
- The client is then connected to treatment within the community
"Recovery is not one and done. it's a lifelong journey that takes place one day, one step at a time."
Who Is Eligible?
All the following criteria must be met for an individual to be considered for AOT:
- Resident of McHenry County under certain circumstances
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Are suffering from a serious mental illness
- Have a history of non-compliance with treatment and/or medication
- Are currently non-compliant with treatment or admitted to a psychiatric facility
- AOT is considered the least restrictive placement and that the program is appropriate and feasible
Contact information?
With referrals or any questions:
Pam England Gallois
LSW, CADC, CPAIP
AOT Clinician
Office: 815-334-4360
PEGallois@22ndcircuitil.gov