Hillsborough Assertive Community Treatment for Homeless People Evaluation

About the Project

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of an evidence-based practice, namely, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for adult homeless persons who have a severe and persistent mental illness. In collaboration with Mental Health Care, Inc. over the five-year term of the grant 90 people will be served and evaluated regarding housing, employment, mental health status, and treatment services.

MHLP Role

Project Evaluator and responsible for the overall evaluation of the project that includes a baseline, 6-month, and 12-month follow-up

Principal Investigator

Colleen Clark, PhD

Co-PI

M. Scott Young, PhD

Co-PI

Kathleen Moore, PhD

Funding Agency

SAMHSA/CSAT program, contract with Mental Health Care, Inc.

Award Amount

$200,000

Dates

07/01/2005 - 06/30/2010