Evidenced-based practices are interventions that have been proven by science to improve outcomes for persons who receive these services. Evidenced-based practices are used in many areas of health care including mental health and substance abuse. Maryland’s Public Mental Health System benefits package includes evidenced-based practices.  Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Family Psycho-education (FPE) and Supported Employment (SE) are three examples of EBP available to consumers and their families.  To see a list of Mental Hygiene Administration approved providers, click on the links below.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

The goal of Assertive Community Treatment is to help people stay out of the hospital and to develop skills for living in the community, so that their mental illness is not the driving force in their lives. Assertive community treatment offers services that are customized to the individual needs of the consumer, delivered by a team of mental health clinicians, and available 24 hours a day. View the approved ACT provider list.

Family Psychoeducation (FPE)

Family Psychoeducation supports consumers and their families in the recovery process. FPE gives consumers and families’ information about mental illness, helps them build social supports, and enhances problem solving, communication, and coping skills. View the approved FPE provider list.

Supported Employment (SE)

Supported employment services help people find jobs in the community that pay at least minimum wage and that anyone can have regardless of their disability.  Once a job is found the programs continues to provide support based on the individuals needs.  Choices for work are based on individual experiences, strengths, and preferences. View the approved SE provider list.

For more information about Evidenced-based practices used in mental health and substance abuse treatment visit the Website. For questions about local EBP programs contact your Core Service Agency.