Assertive Community Treatment for Alcohol Misuse Disorder Patients Who Are High Utilizers of Emergency Department Services

"Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is part of a 6-month program ARFAs will undergo.~ACT teams will engage with ARFAs on a dedicated schedule. Each visit would last an average of 60 minutes. There will not be a re-arrangement of no-show visits. ACT teams will re-engage the ARFA over the phone to plan for the next visit as per the schedule.~In keeping with principles of ACT, ARFA's will be assertively sought out in the community and provided intensive engagement, with holistic and supportive care alongside a harm reduction approach. Care will also involve case management and involvement of SSA's.~Each interaction during the treatment period will focus on various aspects covering physical health, mental health, and addiction"