Information For Respondents-About The CARE Act {CARE-60-INFO}

CARE-60-INFO - INFORMATION FOR RESPONDENTS—ABOUT THE CARE ACT. This information sheet provides information about the CARE Act and CARE Act proceedings. CARE stands for Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment. The CARE Act is a way to get court-ordered treatment, services, support, and a public housing plan for people with certain untreated severe mental illnesses, specifically schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders. CARE Act proceedings involve outreach, meetings, and court hearings to determine whether you, the respondent, meet the eligibility requirements and to identify the services and supports you might need. One or more county agencies will be involved in the proceedings. If the court determines that you have met the standards for CARE eligibility, you may work with the county behavioral health agency to develop a CARE agreement for services and supports. If you do not reach a CARE agreement with the county agency, the court will order a clinical evaluation of your mental health. After reviewing the evaluation, if the court determines you meet CARE eligibility, the court will order you and the county agency to develop a CARE plan. www/FormsWorkflow.com