AOT

Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) in Snohomish County is a structured, court-ordered outpatient treatment program designed for individuals with serious mental illness who have a history of non-adherence to treatment and may be at risk of deterioration without intervention. AOT is intended to provide these individuals with the support, treatment, and supervision necessary to improve their stability, reduce hospitalizations, and prevent interactions with the criminal justice system. The program allows the court to mandate outpatient mental health services while ensuring participants receive comprehensive, wraparound support from a multidisciplinary team. In Snohomish County, the AOT program follows Washington State’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) guidelines and is aligned with best practices in community-based mental health care.

CONQUER operates the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program in Snohomish County, offering a full continuum of services to individuals under court-ordered treatment plans. The program includes psychiatric medication management, psychotherapy, substance use treatment, case management, and peer support to enhance treatment adherence and long-term recovery. A dedicated treatment team—including psychiatric prescribers, mental health counselors, certified peer counselors, and case managers—works closely with participants to ensure their needs are met while maintaining their autonomy in the community. The program also emphasizes collaboration with courts, law enforcement, and community providers to create a supportive framework that reduces unnecessary hospitalization and crisis interventions. Through this approach, AOT in Snohomish County seeks to improve the lives of participants while addressing public safety and healthcare system challenges.