Early Psychosis Intervention Program (Port Alberni Mental Health and Substance Use, ICMS team, Intensive Case Management Services) - For adults experiencing a first psychotic episode - Port Alberni
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Provided by Island Health
Provides early identification and treatment for first episode of psychosis. For residents of the Port Alberni area aged 19+.
Provides early intervention and treatment for psychotic disorders including:
- Psychosis NOS
- First Break
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective
For adults aged 19 and above living in the Port Alberni area.
Basic early psychosis services provided include:
- complete assessment of symptoms and physical functioning
- medication management
- case manager
- family support and education
- client education
- treatment of problems in living and other mental health issues
Anyone can refer, including self-referral, but should go through the intake services first at the Roger Street office to determine whether or not they have a mental illness.
Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Navigation Link for Clients/Patients: This service link central access phone number will provide help for clients navigating Island Health services for substance use, harm reduction and mental health. People seeking these services can call 1-888-885-8824 to speak directly with a Service Link provider. (This is not a line for health professionals to initiate a referral).
250-731-1350
Public email: linda.nilssenfrigstad@viha.ca
Website: https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/island...
4152 Redford Street, Port Alberni, British Columbia, V9Y 3Z2
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Any source
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Island Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Psychiatric Emergency Services - Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Vancouver Island Crisis Society - Crisis Line and Mobile Response
- Outpatient Treatment for Mental Health
Availability
Service area: Port Alberni
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
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