Early Psychosis Intervention Program - Nanaimo
Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Youth Services
Provided by Island Health
Provides early identification and treatment for first episode of psychosis. For residents of Nanaimo aged 17.5-30.
Any young person living in Nanaimo (aged 17.5 - 30) experiencing a first break episode (including presumed substance-induced episode) or presents with possible prodromal clinical picture.
Basic early psychosis services provided include:
- complete assessment of symptoms and physical functioning
- medication management
- case manager
- family support and education
- client education
- treatment of problems in living and other mental health issues
In addition to these basic early intervention services more comprehensive services may be offered including:
- groups (in partnership with psychiatric day hospital)
- cognitive assessments and rehabilitation
- vocational rehab programs
- medication side effect monitoring, healthy living programs
- alumni programs
- research and opportunities to participate in studies
- EIS focused rehab housing
- IPS / Competitive employment services
Anyone can refer including self-referral.
After hours call the 24-hour Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888 or Nanaimo General Hospital.
250-739-5796
Website: https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/island...
#203, 2000 Island Highway, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9S 5W3
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Any source
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Island Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Psychiatric Emergency Services - Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Access/Crisis Services Nanaimo
- Community Outreach Response (COR) - Nanaimo
Availability
Service area: Nanaimo + show cities
Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
- Provided in a group in-person
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