City Star ACT – MHS | Mental Health Systems

Our City Star Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of adults living with a serious mental illness in San Diego’s Central and North Central Regions. Our clients have been homeless or are at risk of homelessness and may also have a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. We offer recovery focused wraparound services, and help our clients become more productive community members, providing services that build on their strengths and further their recovery.

Knowing that client needs don’t always occur during regular business hours, we have staff onsite, in the field, or on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Program Services

Our City Star ACT delivers all services with clients as full partners in their treatment and care; these services include:

Psychiatric assessment and treatment
24-hour crisis intervention and support
Medication management
Individual and group rehabilitation counseling to promote independent living skills
Case management services in the least restrictive and most appropriate settings
Dual recovery treatment
Physical health assistance
Supportive housing
Educational, volunteer and employment development

Eligibility Requirements

City Star ACT serves individuals who meet the following requirements:

They have been diagnosed with a serious persistent mental illness, and may have a co-occurring substance abuse disorder.
They are between the ages 18-59.
They reside in the Central Area of San Diego City.
They have been homeless or are at risk of homelessness (Priority is given to those who are chronically homeless).
They are unserved or underserved and/or high users of acute inpatient care and medical services.
They have a level of acuity and need for intensive ACT services per LOCUS assessment (Level 4 – Medically Monitored Non-Residential Services)

Referrals

Referrals are send through Primary Care Providers, outpatient clinics, hospitals, community organizations, and jails. City Star Act subscribes to the County of San Diego’s “No wrong Door” policy.

More Information

For more information about North Star Act, please call (858) 609-8742.

City Star ACT is a County of San Diego contracted program that is funded through the MHSA.

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