Assessment and treatment of psychosis for people between 13 and 30 years old.
Eligibility
Individuals who are between the ages of 13 and 30 and:
- Have noticed some unusual changes in thinking, behaviour, social isolation, and/or feelings of suspiciousness, depression or anxiety.
- Have a family history of psychotic disorder and are experiencing a recent decline in function at school, work or home.
- If in doubt, call and ask at one of the program intake numbers below.
Referral
A referral can be made by anybody, including you, friends, family, schools, family doctor or hospital. You can simply call the direct intake number in the location nearest you. The EPI intake clinician will speak with you over the phone and together make a plan to have your concerns addressed.
Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope and Mission
Call 1-866-870-7847
Burnaby, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Tri-Cities
Call 604-777-8386
Delta, Langley, Surrey, White Rock
Call 604-538-4278
EPI is not a crisis service (hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) but we do work closely with the crisis services in the Fraser region.
Resources
- Earlypsychosis.ca
Visit earlypsychosis.ca to find information on:- Preparing for the initial assessment
- Psychosis information and resources for individuals and families
- Safety risks
- Emergency situations
- If treatment in hospital is needed
- How to help a friend or loved one
- How to cope as a caregiver or friend
- Diagnosis and associated issues
- Mental Health Act and Confidentiality information
- Dealing with Psychosis Toolkit and other useful downloads and apps
- Early psychosis intervention (EPI) brochure - English
EPI program brochure in English. More information is available on earlypsychosis.ca. - Early psychosis intervention (EPI) brochure - Punjabi
EPI program brochure in Punjabi. More information is available on earlypsychosis.ca. - Early psychosis intervention (EPI) brochure - Persian
EPI program brochure in Persian. More information is available on earlypsychosis.ca. - Early psychosis intervention (EPI) brochure - Chinese Simplified
EPI program brochure in Chinese Simplified. More information is available on earlypsychosis.ca. - Early psychosis intervention (EPI) brochure - Chinese Traditional
EPI program brochure in Chinese Traditional. More information is available on earlypsychosis.ca. - Early psychosis intervention (EPI) poster - Sound familiar? Find out what's up
Download and print our poster. - Early psychosis intervention (EPI) poster - Confused thinking and behaviour
Download and print our poster. - Early psychosis intervention (EPI) poster - Feeling suspicious and worried
Download and print our poster. - Early psychosis intervention (EPI) poster - Social isolation
Download and print our poster. - Reality check
Screening tool designed to help identify whether you might be experiencing symptoms of psychosis. - Dealing with psychosis: A toolkit for moving forward with your life
This toolkit can help you learn skills to manage your symptoms of psychosis and move forward and enjoy your life. - Family coping with psychosis booklet.
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