Mississippi HB424 authorizes assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) as an alternative to inpatient commitment for certain individuals with serious.
Mississippi HB424 amends the state code to authorize assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) for individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders who have a history of treatment non-adherence. AOT provides a court-supervised, community-based treatment alternative to inpatient hospitalization. The bill specifies that AOT may be initiated by state hospitals, crisis stabilization units, or other qualified professionals.
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