Description: Connects individuals struggling with schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders with voluntary, community-based treatment through a civil court process.If eligible, the court may order Sacramento County's Behavioral Health Services Division to investigate and develop a CARE agreement or plan tailored to the participant's needs. Through this process, participants can receive support through the program for up to 24 months, ensuring continuity of care and ongoing access to essential services.
Hours: California Court Self-Help Center: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - noon, 1:30 pm - 4 pm; Closed Thursdays, 1:30 pm - 4 pm;BHS-SAC Team: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Eligibility: The CARE Court program is for people who are:1. 18 years of age or older.2. Have a diagnosis in disorder class: Schizophrenia Spectrum or Other Psychotic Disorder.3. Currently experiencing behaviors and symptoms associated with severe mental illness (SMI).4. Not clinically stabilized in ongoing voluntary treatment.5. Unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision OR in need of services and support to prevent relapse or deterioration that would likely result in grave disability or serious harm to the person or others.6. Participation in a CARE Plan or Agreement is the least restrictive alternative.7. Likely to benefit from participating in a CARE Plan or Agreement.The following adult persons can file a petition:???1. Person living with the respondent.2. Family members (i.e., parents, siblings, grandparents, and children).3. Hospital Director or designee.4. Public Guardian or designee.5. Licensed behavioral health provider or designee, if services have been provided within 30 days before submitting the petition.6. Director of Adult Protective Services or designee.7. Director of California Indian Health Services Program or designee.8. Judge of a tribal court.9. Respondent (i.e., self-petition).
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