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Program:
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Early Psychosis Intervention Program
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Address:
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Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga Hospital
100 Queensway W
Mississauga, ON
L5B 1B8
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Map
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Intersection:
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Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Queensway W
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Hours:
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Hours vary * appointment is required
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Service Description:
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Program works to promote early identification and treatment of psychosis and mood disorders * helps individuals achieve their goals at work, at school and within their social networks, thereby reducing the impact of the psychosis can have on one’s life * services include assessment and coordination of treatment, individualized medication treatment, health education, case management, support and referrals to other services in the community by a multi-disciplinary team including a psychiatrist, nurses, social workers and occupational and recreational therapists and well as peer and addiction workers * works closely with individuals’ families to provide education and supportive counselling
Inclusion criteria:
- people between the ages of 14 and 35 who are experiencing symptoms of a psychotic disorder, and
- have received either no purposeful treatment for psychosis or 6 months or less of treatment for psychosis
- fax referral form to 905-848-7357
- case manager performs assessment interview with referral source and client to determine eligibility
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth (14-35 years of age) who are experiencing early signs and symptoms of psychosis
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