COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY SERVICES
The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) provides community-based treatment to IMH patients with severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses (such as schizophrenia, delusional disorder and manic-depressive psychosis), so that they may continue to live in the community while working towards recovery.

The ACT team comprises a multi-disciplinary team of mental health care professionals which includes psychiatrists, medical officers, medical social workers, community psychiatric nurses and occupational therapists. Services by the ACT team are individualised, and the intensity will depend on the needs of each patient. The team is mobile and will mostly treat patients in their homes.

Mobile Crisis Team
IMH patients and their care-givers in crisis situations can call a Mobile Crisis hotline for help. The hotline puts them through to a qualified counsellor for immediate assistance and advice. In critical situations, they will be put in touch with the Mobile Crisis Team who will accompany the patient for admission to IMH if necessary.

Community Psychiatric Nursing Team
A team of Community Psychiatric Nurses helps to provide continuity of care for discharged patients in their homes and counsel patients on compliance with medication. The team also provides psychological support to caregivers. During home visits, the Community Psychiatric Nurse assesses the mental state of the patient and observes the therapeutic effects and any side effects of medications. Feedback gathered from the patient is shared with caregivers to help them with their care management.