General Information
What is AOT?
Assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) is a critical, often lifesaving, tool in the toolbox for civil courts and mental health systems to work collaboratively to help individuals with serious mental illness caught in a cycle of repeat hospitalizations, homelessness, and incarcerations. Individuals who benefit from AOT have a history of inconsistent engagement with treatment, often due to diminished awareness of the need for treatment. AOT aims to motivate and assist individuals with serious mental illness to engage in treatment, and to ensure that the mental health system is attentive to their needs.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone with a desire to help those with untreated mental illness who are caught in the revolving door of hospitalization and incarceration. Past AOT symposia have brought together AOT graduates, judges, attorneys, mental health providers, hospital administrators, crisis center administrators, law enforcement, grassroots advocates, family members, care partners, and many more from the SMI community.
When is the National AOT Symposium & Learning Collaborative?
The National AOT Symposium & Learning Collaborative will be held March 27-28, 2025, in historic Annapolis, Maryland.
Where is the National AOT Symposium & Learning Collaborative?
The National AOT Symposium & Learning Collaborative will be held at The Westin Annapolis located at 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
What meals are included with registration?
For all paid National AOT Symposium & Learning Collaborative attendees, morning coffee/pastries and lunch are provided on all days that you attend.
Where can I find information about Sponsorship Opportunities?
If you are interested in sponsoring the symposium, please contact Kelly Russo at 571-980-2222, development@treatmentadvocacycenter.org.
Can I bring a guest or companion to symposium sessions and meals?
Only paid attendees are allowed in symposium sessions and/or provided meals. Thank you for your understanding.
Travel/Transportation
Airport
The National AOT Symposium & Learning Collaborative will be held in Annapolis, Maryland, located 23 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Hotel
A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at The Westin Annapolis. The room rate is $159 per night and can be reserved by clicking here. Hotel's room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 14%) in effect at the time of check-out.
Parking at The Westin Annapolis
On-Site Parking Daily: $37.00
Valet Parking Daily: $36.00
*Parking prices subject to change without notice.
For more information and AOT resources, please visit Treatment Advocacy Center's website.