The brief outlines the roles and responsibilities of public guardians and conservators as eligible petitioners. It explains how these professionals can connect individuals with psychotic disorders to services through the CARE process, which offers a less restrictive alternative to conservatorship. The brief also provides guidance on filing petitions, the subsequent steps in the CARE process, and lessons learned from the field.
For additional information and guidance, see the Role of Public Guardians & Conservators in Petitioning training.
County behavioral health agencies interested in sharing these resources with system partners can access the Engaging with System Partner Petitioners at the County Level, which includes an overview of eligible system partner petitioners, details roles and expectations for petitioners, and highlights petitioning resources.