Early Psychosis Intervention Program - Youth & Young Adults - Victoria
Mental Health - Adult, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Services for Youth
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:
Services include:
Eligibility:
Call the EPI Line at 250-519-5256 to speak with a member of our team with any questions, or speak to the Intake Clinician at 250-519-3856
Fax a referral at 250-519-3424
For more information: Access the program's Instagram account that is regularly updated with activities and information about support groups (@epivictoriabc).
- 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 250-519-5256 to speak with a member of our team with any questions, or speak to the Intake Clinician at 250-519-3856
Fax a referral at 250-519-3424
For more information: Access the program's Instagram account that is regularly updated with activities and information about support groups (@epivictoriabc).
250-519-3856 (Intake Nurse) OR 250-519-5256 (Information)
Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...
#210, 3960 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8X 4A3
Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Any source
Referral Forms
Brochures and Info
Associated Programs/Services
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Availability
Service area: Victoria + show cities
Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Adult
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Services for Youth
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
- Provided in a group in-person
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