Child & Youth Mental Health Algorithm - GPSC

What doesEPI provide?The EPI Program offers clinical services toindividuals and their families. The programaims to promote wellness, reduce sociallyisolating behavior and restore previous levels offunctioning.Specialized program components are offered inFraser South:• Vocational Rehabilitation services includeassisting with return to work, developingwork skills, college/university planning,career interest testing, volunteer workcrewswww.psychosissucks.caPsychosisSUCKS!EPI Clinicians and Psychiatrists work in theYouth and Adult Community Mental HealthCentres. EPI Clinicians provide and coordinateall aspects of treatment, counseling,education, case management, support andreferrals to adjunct services located in thecommunity. EPI Psychiatrists offer assessmentand medical treatment.Group sessions are held in various locationsand are facilitated by group therapists.Groups provide a safe environment in whichto meet others who have been through similarexperiences. Groups offer education aboutpsychosis through videos, presentations,written material and discussion.Programs for clients and families may includesome of the following:• Client youth groups• Client adult groups• Family education and support groups• South Asian family education group inPunjabi and Hindi• Sibling education group• Family therapy• Peer Recreational EventsEducation andTrainingProfessionals and community agencies whowork with young people play an integral role inthe awareness, program referral and ongoingsupport of youth and young adults who may beexperiencing mental health concerns.The Fraser EPI Programs provide, educationalpresentations, workshops and informationabout psychosis, early detection, causes,referral and treatment.We also provide tools and resources for ongoingsupport.Contact your local EPI Program and ask to speakto the Educator.Psychosis isTreatable...Recovery isExpectedWWW.PSYCHOSISSUCKS.CA