Early Psychosis Intervention Program - Child and Youth - Vancouver/Richmond
Mental Health - Child & Youth and Youth Services
Provided by Ministry of Children and Family Development
Provides early identification and treatment for first episode of psychosis. For residents of Vancouver and Richmond aged 13-17.
Provides early treatment for a suspected or confirmed first episode of psychosis, except where explained by another medical condition or drug-induced psychosis. Individuals who have concerns about themselves or on behalf of someone else can call their EPI program directly. You do not need a referral from a professional.
In some locations there are highly specialized EPI Programs that can offer a full range of interventions and supports. Other communities have a Mental Health Centre who can offer you help or connect you with resources.
British Columbia is working towards having a full range of EPI treatments and supports available everywhere in the province.
The Initial Assessment will include:
In some locations there are highly specialized EPI Programs that can offer a full range of interventions and supports. Other communities have a Mental Health Centre who can offer you help or connect you with resources.
British Columbia is working towards having a full range of EPI treatments and supports available everywhere in the province.
The Initial Assessment will include:
- A thorough review of the client's information and diagnosis of psychotic disorder, psychiatric history, family history, functional history, and case management needs.
- Occupational therapy assessment; functional and cognitive assessment.
- Metabolic assessment; metabolic needs as related to psychopharmacology.
- Review of medications / Pharmanet review.
Referrals must reside in the Vancouver area. For emergency services in Vancouver, call Access and Assessment Centre (AAC) at 604-875-8289.
For emergency services in Richmond, call Mental Health Emergency Services at 604-244-5562.
For emergency services in Richmond, call Mental Health Emergency Services at 604-244-5562.
604-675-3875
Toll Free: After Hours: EPI Vancouver = AAC Vancouver at 604-675-3700
Website: https://www.earlypsychosis.ca...
#333, 2750 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5K 1Z9
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Health professional referral
- School personnel referral
- Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
- Health Authority personnel referral
- Any source
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Ministry of Children and Family Development:
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- Foundations Program - Foster Families Support Program
- Child & Youth Mental Health (CYMH) - Walk-in Intake Clinics - Richmond
Availability
Service area: Richmond, Vancouver
Service Types Provided
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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