Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor-Essex County Branch

The program provides early identification, assessment, and treatment for individuals aged 14-35 experiencing first-episode psychosis. The focus of this program is upon minimizing the impact of disruption to a young person's functioning and to enhance psychological and social development. Supports are focused upon maintaining or returning to educational, vocational, and social activities. Support and education are provided to both the individuals who experience psychosis and to their families so as to assist in the recovery of first episode psychosis. Specific services include:

• Comprehensive assessment and referral to community resources.
• Treatment and psycho-social support.
• Family involvement and family education.
• Facilitating access and early identification.
• Public education.
• Medication support.
• Assistance with symptom and behaviour management.
• Skill development.
• Person centered planning.
• Advocacy.