Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program Grant
The Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program Grant funds Ohio probate courts to develop or enhance court-supervised mental health care for individuals with severe mental illness.
Funder: Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Due Dates: August 7, 2026 (Questions/FAQ deadline) | August 14, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per grant; funding period July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027; at least 16 awards anticipated.
Summary: Supports Ohio probate courts in developing or expanding Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs for individuals with severe mental illness through structured, court-supervised community care.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (Ohio MHAS), aims to help local probate courts in Ohio develop, expand, or enhance Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs. The initiative targets individuals with severe mental illness—such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder—who experience cycles of hospitalization, homelessness, or incarceration due to challenges in treatment adherence. AOT programs provide court-supervised, community-based mental health treatment, with the goal of improving quality of life, reducing institutional care costs, and offering alternatives to incarceration.
The grant requires that AOT programs comply with the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Rule of Superintendence 79.01, ensuring clear standards, robust data collection, and collaboration among courts, treatment providers, and local Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Boards. Selected probate courts will implement or enhance AOT programs, collect and report outcome data, and participate in collaborative learning and technical assistance.
