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PROPOSED AOT LA Candidate Referral Form revised 102715doc - file lacounty

PROPOSED AOT LA Candidate Referral Form revised 102715doc - file lacounty 2025

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The document is a confidential referral form for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. It is designed for individuals to refer candidates who may require mental health treatment, detailing necessary information about the candidate's personal details, safety concerns, treatment history, and current mental health status. The form emphasizes that the AOT program does not have the authority to mandate medication or involuntary hospitalization.

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Begin by filling out the 'Referring Party Information' section. Enter your name, relation to the candidate, and contact details. If you are referring a child or cohabitant, include their date of birth.
Next, complete the 'Candidate Information' section. Provide the candidate's last name, first name, sex/gender, height, weight, hair color, and current living situation. Ensure to include their Social Security Number and date of birth.
In the 'Immediate Safety Concerns' section, describe any concerning behaviors observed in the candidate. Use additional sheets if necessary for detailed descriptions.
Proceed to 'Treatment Information'. Document psychiatric problems, treatment history, and any substance abuse issues. Include details about compliance with treatment and any significant medical problems.
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What does AOT stand for mental health?

\u201cKendra's Law\u201d (§9.60 of the Mental Hygiene Law) mandates mental health services for a small number of individuals who have difficulty engaging in rehabilitation and can pose a risk to themselves or others in the community.

What is AOT in NYC?

The Assisted Outpatient Treatment program (AOT) was created by Kendra's law. Kendra's law states that people with serious mental illness who are a danger to themselves or others can be court-ordered to participate in mental health treatment.

What is AOT law?

AOT Laws allow courts to order certain individuals with brain disorders to comply with treatment while living in the community. It also\u2014very importantly\u2013 allows the courts to commit the mental health system to providing the treatment. This court-ordered treatment is called assisted outpatient treatment.

Who is eligible for AOT?

+ WHO REQUESTS AOT To request an AOT investigation, the referring party must be: Anyone 18 or older with whom the person is living. A parent, spouse or child of the person who is 18 or older. The director of any agency providing mental health services to the person.

What is AOT in NYC?

How do you qualify for AOT?

A person must meet all of these conditions to be eligible for AOT: 18 or older. Has a mental illness. Mental health condition getting substantially worse. Unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision. Needs the program to prevent serious harm to themselves or others.

What is AOT removal?

The statute permits the temporary removal of an individual subject to an AOT order, if the individual is non-compliant with treatment, efforts to solicit compliance have failed, and a physician determines that as a result the individual may be in need of inpatient care and treatment.

What is an AOT in hospital?

Assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) is court-ordered treatment (including medication) for individuals with severe mental illness who meet strict legal criteria, e.g., they have a history of medication noncompliance.

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