Contra Costa ACTiOn

Contra Costa ACTiOn provides assisted outpatient treatment for serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders for adults 18 and older who meet the criteria of California Assembly Bill 1421 (Laura’s Law). This state law allows for court-ordered treatment for those with a serious mental illness and recent history of psychiatric hospitalizations, jailing, or acts or attempts of serious violent behavior toward themselves or others. Services include therapy, medication management, employment and housing assistance, and ongoing support.