________ programs provide comprehensive services for people with schizophrenia, relying on the expertise of medical professionals, social workers, and psychologists to meet the variety of patients' needs 24 hours a day.

A) Assisted living
B) Deinstitutionalization
C) Welfare
D) Assertive community treatment

Assertive community treatment programs are specifically designed to provide comprehensive and continuous services for people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia. These programs offer a variety of medical, social, and psychological services to meet the complex needs of patients, including medication management, therapy, housing, and vocational support. The goal of assertive community treatment is to support patients in living successfully in their community while receiving the care they need to manage their symptoms and achieve their personal goals.