ACT Team Now Accepting Referrals – Immediate Openings Available
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team is currently accepting new referrals and has immediate availability for admissions. Pre-admission meetings can be scheduled within just a few weeks, offering timely access to intensive, community-based behavioral health support.
ACT is designed for individuals who benefit from a higher level of care than traditional outpatient or case management services can provide. If you are working with someone who may meet criteria, we encourage you to submit a referral.
How to Refer
To initiate the process, please submit a completed referral form to Program Administrator Ethan Hevener at ethan.hevener@lenapevf.org.
For questions regarding eligibility or admissions, please contact Nicole Cusate, ACT Director, at Nicole.Cusate@lenapevf.org.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Reside in Central or Upper Bucks County
- Have a primary diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, or Bipolar Disorder
- Demonstrate difficulty engaging with traditional outpatient or case management services, or require more intensive, community-based support
In addition, individuals must meet at least two of the following:
- Two or more psychiatric hospitalizations within the past 12 months
- Persistent or recurrent severe psychiatric symptoms
- Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (lasting 6+ months)
- Recent or high risk of involvement with the criminal justice system
- Currently in a supervised or inpatient setting but able to live more independently with intensive support
Exclusion Criteria
ACT services are not appropriate for individuals whose primary diagnosis is:
- Substance use disorder or substance-induced condition
- Intellectual disability
- Brain injury
- A condition secondary to a medical diagnosis
If you have a client who may benefit from ACT’s comprehensive, team-based approach, now is an excellent time to connect them with services.