Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPI) - Young Adults - Nanaimo
Mental Health - Adult, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Services for Youth
Provided by Island Health
Provides early identification and treatment for first episode of psychosis. For residents of Nanaimo aged 18.5 - 30.
The EPI program is accessible for any young person living in Ladysmith to Nanaimo who is aged 18.5 through 30 and is experiencing a first break episode (including presumed substance-induced episode) OR who presents with possible prodromal clinical picture.
Basic EPI Services Include:
Additional Comprehensive Services may be offered, including:
Accessing EPI is by referral through outpatient psychiatry, Intake Services, or NRGH Inpatient or Emergency Psychiatry Units. For support after hours, call the 24-hour Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888 or the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Basic EPI Services Include:
- Case manager
- Client education
- Medication management
- Family support and education
- Complete assessment of symptoms and physical functioning
- Treatment of problems in living and other mental health issues
Additional Comprehensive Services may be offered, including:
- Cognitive assessments and rehabilitation
- Vocational rehab programs
- Medication side effect monitoring, healthy living programs
- EIS focused rehab housing
- IPS / Competitive employment services
Accessing EPI is by referral through outpatient psychiatry, Intake Services, or NRGH Inpatient or Emergency Psychiatry Units. For support after hours, call the 24-hour Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888 or the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
250-739-5796
Website: https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/island...
#203, 2000 Island Highway, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9S 5W3
Office Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Crisis Response Team is available 7:00AM - 10:00PM via Crisis Line
Crisis Response Team is available 7:00AM - 10:00PM via Crisis Line
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Outpatient Psychiatry referral
- Intake Services referral
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Inpatient or Emergency Psychiatry Unit referral
Associated Programs/Services
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Availability
Service area: Ladysmith, Nanaimo + show cities
Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Adult
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Services for Youth
Ways to Access
- After Hours Services
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
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