Early Psychosis Intervention Program (Adult Community Support Service - Comox Valley Mental Health Substance Use Services) - For adults experiencing a first psychotic episode - Comox and surrounding areas
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Provided by Island Health
Provides early identification and treatment for first episode of psychosis. For residents aged 19+ living in the Courtenay area.
Provides early intervention and treatment for First Break Psychosis. Excludes individuals who do not have a serious and persistent mental illness as primary issue of concern.
For residents aged 19+ living in the Courtenay area, including Comox, Oyster River, and Fanny Bay.
Basic early psychosis services provided include:
For residents aged 19+ living in the Courtenay area, including Comox, Oyster River, and Fanny Bay.
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
In addition to these basic early intervention services more comprehensive services may be offered including:
- groups (in partnership with psychiatric day hospital)
- cognitive assessments and rehabilitation
- vocational rehab programs
- medication side effect monitoring, healthy living programs
Anyone can refer, intake services includes self-referral.
After hours call the 24-hour Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888.
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).
250-331-8524
Website: https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/island...
941c England Ave, Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 2N7
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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: Comox, Courtenay, Fanny Bay
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
- Provided in a group in-person
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