This presentation will address the competency crisis and the urgent need for competency restoration services by sharing the innovative approach developed in Allegheny County (PA). The speaker will cover why local competency restoration is crucial, and how to partner with stakeholders to ensure these services are accessible in their community, and will also provide details about the mobile treatment-focused model in Allegheny County, from origin through implementation and outcomes.

Educational Objectives

• Discuss how local competency restoration services can address the competency crisis
• Explain how to partner with stakeholders to ensure competency restoration services are available
• Describe the planning and implementation process for Allegheny County's mobile treatment-focused model

Level:Basic