Early Psychosis Intervention Program - Victoria

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:

  • Self-referral
  • Any source
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Service area: Victoria

Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at a single location
  • Provided in a group in-person

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