CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services - Regional Centre - Elgin/St Thomas - Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses (PEPP)

Application

People aged 16 to 35 living in St Thomas or Elgin County who display signs of psychosis, such as hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thought, and who have either had no treatment or have been treated for six months or less

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People 12 years and older who are affected by substance use and dependence or internet, gaming and gambling concerns * clients with minor mental illness are accepted

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation services available upon request

Area(s) Served

Elgin County

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Program provides screening, assessment, treatment and follow-up to clients with first episode psychosis

Treatment planning is based on a thorough assessment of the biological and psychosocial aspects of the client’s presentation and whenever possible is provided without admission to hospital * program is committed to working in partnership with clients’ families

Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses (PEPP)