What is

The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) is a select group of professionals throughout the community who work with
Elder and/or Dependent Adults. The Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15763, requires each county to
establish and maintain an adult MDT. To meet this goal, Sonoma County Adult Protective Services has facilitated
the MDT meeting since 1999.

What does

Professionals from the community present complex cases in confidential meetings and team members provide
constructive feedback and identify strategies to reduce risk to these vulnerable adults. In the process, resources
and information about the community services are shared in the group.

Benefits of

  • Collaborate with local programs and agencies
  • Develop and implement interagency treatment strategies
  • Comprehensive, coordinated service delivery for your clients
  • Eliminate barriers to services for your clients
  • Expand awareness of agency capabilities and community network of services
  • Understand problem-solving approaches across disciplines and professions
  • Access training and updates
  • Expand your network with community professionals

Participation from

Adult Protective Services
Code Enforcement
County Counsel
District Attorney’s Office
Family Justice Center
Victim Witness
Mental Health
Probation
Public Guardian/Conservator
Sherriff’s Department

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Alzheimer’s Association
Council on Aging
Health Clinics
Hospitals
Law Enforcement Agencies
Legal Services
North Bay Regional Center
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
Ombudsman
Financial Institutions