Region 15 PACT Teams serve individuals with severe and persistent
mental illness as listed in the most current edition of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association that seriously
impair their functioning in community living. Priority is given to people with
schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders (e.g., schizoaffective disorder), and
bipolar disorder because these illnesses more often cause long-term psychiatric
disability. Individuals with other psychiatric illnesses are eligible dependent
on the level of the long-term disability.
By
design, the PACT Team program and services are person-centered. The
PACT team provides most (an average of 75%) of its services to individuals in
their homes and other familiar community settings on a 24/7 basis. Education
and support services are also available to families of individuals being
served. Consumers
and family members, as appropriate, will participate in the PACT Treatment
Planning process. In addition, consumers and family members will participate on
the PACT Stakeholder Advisory Group to help make up at least 51% of the group’s
membership, along with other key community stakeholders.
PACT services are offered in Warren and Yazoo counties.