PW Prototype | Early Psychosis Intervention Program

Early Psychosis Intervention Program - Victoria

Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Youth Services

Provided by Island Health

Focus on early recognition and intervention for young people who appear to be experiencing a decline in function related to early psychosis.

Seeks to limit the negative impact that psychosis may have on a person's life and to ensure optimal recovery. A set of specialized early psychosis treatments and services based on scientific evidence of their usefulness. Treatments and services aim to:

Provide treatment as quickly as possible to reduce the length of time psychosis remains untreated
Limit the suffering and negative effects of psychotic symptoms
Facilitate a rapid recovery
Provide age-appropriate supports that minimize disruption to the young person's life and enable them to more successfully meet the developmental challenges of youth and young adulthood
Support individuals in the pursuit of their academic, vocational and social goals
Decrease negative impact of psychosis on families and engage with them throughout the course of treatment
Achieve the best short and long term outcomes possible
Lower risk of relapse and the need for hospitalization
Preserve and develop psychosocial skills, family and social supports
Reduce associated problems such as depression and substance use problems
Promote recovery, stability, self-determination and personal fulfilment

Services include:

A multidisciplinary team which includes psychiatrists, care coordinators, nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, counsellors and peer supporters
Educational, therapeutic and social groups
Functional recovery support
Support for families and caregivers
Education to the community

Eligibility:

EPI is for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis and are between 13-35 years old. .
Program bridges between youth and adult mental health services as well as between hospital and community.

Call the EPI Line at 250-519-1936 to speak with a member of our team
Fax a referral at 250-370-8199

For more information: Feel free to call the EPI Information Line at 250-889-4284 to speak with a clinician if you are unsure if EPI is appropriate for your client. The program also has an Instagram account that is regularly updated with activities and support groups (@epi_victoria).

250-519-3856

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

2328 Trent Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1K3

818 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2Z7

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options: