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Ontario LHINs North East LHIN North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN Central East LHIN South East LHIN Central LHIN Toronto Central LHIN Mississauga Halton LHIN Central West LHIN Waterloo Wellington LHIN South West LHIN Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN Champlain LHIN Erie St. Clair LHIN North West LHIN North East LHIN Erie St. Clair LHIN Ontario LHINs

 

LHIN 1 – Erie St. Clair:

  • Canadian Mental Health Association – Windsor-Essex County Branch
  • Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Today Not Tomorrow (TNT)
  • Canadian Mental Health Association – Lambton County Branch

LHIN 2 – South West:

  • London Health Sciences Centre – The Prevention and Early Intervention in Psychosis Program (PEPP)
  • The PEPP Parent Support Group

LHIN 3 – Waterloo Wellington:

  • Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services – 1st Step

LHIN 4 – Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant:

  • Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services – 1st Step
  • St. Joseph’s Healthcare - Cleghorn Program
  • Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital – Phoenix Program – Halton – Burlington Site

LHIN 5 – Central West:

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – FACT Peel
  • CMHA/Peel Branch, CAMH, and SHIP – FACT Peel+

LHIN 6 – Mississauga Halton:

  • Halton Health Care Services Corporation – Phoenix Program – Halton – Oakville Site
  • North Halton Mental Health Clinic - Halton Region – Milton Site

LHIN 7 – Toronto Central:

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - Mood & Anxiety Program (MAP)
  • Asian Initiative in Mental Health (AIM)
  • Family Outreach and Response Program (FOR)
  • Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - First Episode Psychosis Program: First Episode Clinic (FEPC), Home Intervention for Psychosis Team (HIP) and Learning, Employment, Advocacy, Recreation Network (LEARN)
  • St. Michael’s Hospital, Community Mental Health – STEPS for Youth
  • Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) – New Outlook Early Intervention Program
  • Community Resource Connections of Toronto (CRCT) – Culturally Oriented Psychosis Education and Early Intervention (COPE)
  • Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO)

LHIN 8 – Central:

  • Canadian Mental Health Association – York Region – Help Overcome Psychosis Early (HOPE)
  • Humber River Regional Hospital – Keele Early Psychosis Program
  • Canadian Mental Health Association – Toronto Branch – Mood and Psychosis Early Intervention (MOD) Team

LHIN 9 – Central East:

  • Canadian Mental Health Association – Peterborough Branch – Lynx Early Psychosis Intervention Program
  • Mental Health & Pinewood Program of Lakeridge Health – Durham AMAZE Program
  • Rouge Valley Health System – First Intervention Treatment Team (FITT)

LHIN 10 – South East:

  • Hotel Dieu Hospital – Heads Up!

LHIN 11 – Champlain:

  • The Ottawa Hospital – On Track/En Avance
  • Schizophrenia Society of Ontario – Ottawa Branch

LHIN 12 – North Simcoe Muskoka:

  • Mental Health and Addiction Services of Simcoe County

LHIN 13 – North East:

  • North Bay Regional Health Centre – Regional Early Intervention in Psychosis Program (REIP)

LHIN 14 – North West:

  • Canadian Mental Health Association – Thunder Bay Branch – First Place Clinic and Regional Resource Centre

 

Provider Listings

 

Early Intervention in Psychosis Program [Established ?] Information cannot be confirmed> back to top of this page
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association – Windsor-Essex County BranchEntry updated: not previously listed
Website:
 http://www.cmha-wecb.on.ca/programs/css/ei.asp
Telephone:
 519-255-7440
Address:
 1400 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, ON N8X 3L9
Catchment Area:
  
LHIN:
 1- Erie St. Clair
Serving Age Range:  
Services provided:  
Follow-up Care:  
Number of Staff:  
Program Description:  

TNT (Today Not Tomorrow) Early Intervention Psychosis Program> back to top of this page
Organization: Chatham-Kent Health AllianceEntry updated: May 24, 2011
Website:
 http://www.ckha.on.ca
Telephone:
 519-352-6400
Address:
 80 Grand Ave West, Chatham, ON N7M 5L9
Catchment Area:
  
LHIN:
 1-Erie St. Clair
Serving Age Range: 16-35
Services provided: Contact program for details.
Follow-up Care: Hospital to community and for community referrals
Number of Staff: 1 Program Lead, 3 part time psychiatrists, 1 full time RN, 1 RPN, 1 Occupational Therapist and 1 Social Worker part time status
Program Description: The Early Psychosis Program identified as TNT is a comprehensive rehabilitation program which provides prompt assessment and treatment implementation for those afflicted with early  psychotic symptoms.  The program provides contact at point of entry, being the community and hospital. Treatment is individualized according to a person's cultural, medical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs. Additionally, a number of recreational, vocational, and therapeutic groups are undertaken to prepare individuals to gain mental health stability and independence for residing in the community. Community strategies of education and partnership are promoted within the program and community along with research endeavours for best practice strategies.

Early Detection & Intervention Services [Established March 2005] Information cannot be confirmed> back to top of this page
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Lambton County BranchEntry updated: October 2006
Website:
 http://www.cmhalambton.org
Telephone:
 519-337-5411
Address:
 210 Lochiel St., Sarnia N7T 4C7
Catchment Area:
 Connect with program for details
LHIN:
 1 – Erie St. Clair
Serving Age Range: 16-35
Services provided: Connect with program for details
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: 4
plus sessional fees for psychiatrist
Program Description: Early Detection and Intervention Services will be provided to people who are suffering from a 1st episode of psychosis between the ages of 16-35.

The focus will be on youth.  We will be utilizing an assertive outreach model.

Key program elements include; timely access and screening, a comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, re-integration support into school, work and social activities, family engagement and intervention, community awareness and education.

The Prevention and Early Intervention in Psychosis Program (PEPP) [Established 1997]> back to top of this page
Organization: London Health Sciences CentreEntry updated: May 24, 2011
Website:
 http://www.pepp.ca
Telephone:
 519-685-8500
Address:
 Zone A, 800 Commissioners Rd E, London ON N6A 5W9
Catchment Area:
 London and Middlesex
LHIN:
 2 – Southwest
Serving Age Range: 16-50
Services provided: Assessment, Case management, Psychiatric follow-up, Group Interventions, CBT, Supported Employment, Family Psychoeducation and Support, Family Support Group, Peer Support Group
Follow-up Care: Yes – 2 years for case management followed by medical management or extended case management as required
Number of Staff: 23
4 psychiatrists (1 Director/clinical), 7.5 case managers (5 RNs, 2.5 social workers, 1 psychologist (clinical), .6 psychometrist/high school teacher, 1 clinical leader (administrative and clinical), 2x.5 supported employment counsellors, .8 therapeutic recreationist, 1 program secretary, 3 secretaries for psychiatrists, 1 research director (psychologist) 2 research staff
Program Description: PEPP's early intervention program provides prompt assessment, medical and psychosocial treatment for first episode psychosis.

The core of the program is a modified assertive case management service. Treatment is tailored by the client's needs, stage of illness and the needs of the family. The program provides both inpatient and outpatient treatment.

A number of recreational and psychosocial group interventions are offered for clients and families. The program is linked with the PEPP Parent Support Group and with the Peer Support Group. PEPP undertakes research projects focused on early intervention in psychosis prognostic indicators and outcome.

The program maintains an active public outreach strategy involving the local media and schools and is very active in public education in the area of first episode psychosis

The PEPP Parent Support Group [Established 2001]> back to top of this page
Organization: Family meetings 3rd Wednesday of each month at CMHA, 648 Huron Street, London ONEntry updated: November 4 ,2011
Website:
 http://www.pepp.ca/family.html
Telephone:
 519-667-6777
Address:
 800 Commisioners Rd. E., London ON N6C 6B5
Catchment Area:
 London Middlesex (but also open to contact from families outside of this area)
LHIN:
 2 – Southwest
Serving Age Range: Families of clients in PEPP
Services provided: Family support, advocacy and fundraising
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: Connect with program for details
Program Description: The PEPP Parent Support Group is a peer driven support group. They endeavour to provide support to family members with a loved one with psychosis. They are also active in advocacy, psychosis awareness, various committees within the hospital and community and fundraising. The PEPP Parent Support Group welcomes connections with families throughout the province and country.

1st Step – Early Psychosis Intervention Program [Established 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: Trellis Mental Health and Developmental ServicesEntry updated: May 24, 2011
Website:
 http://www.firststeptorecovery.ca
Telephone:
 519-821-2060 (reception)
1. 519-821-8089, ext. 738, Intake Clinician
Address:
 147 Delhi Street, Guelph, ON N1E4J3
(Kitchener Branch: 130 Weber St. W., Suite 202, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 4A2)
Catchment Area:
 Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County, and Dufferin County
LHIN:
 3 – Waterloo Wellington and 4 – Dufferin County
Serving Age Range: Ages 14 to 35
Services provided: Key program elements include; timely access, comprehensive screening and assessment; holistic person-centred planning including goals re:  re-integration into school, work and social activities; family engagement, support and intervention; broad community awareness and education to build capacity re:  psychosis awareness, identification and intervention.  There are complete services for family members, including 1:1 support, workshops and ongoing support groups. 
Follow-up Care: Two to five year follow up capacity, as determined by the needs of the consumers and their families.
Number of Staff: 11
Psychiatrist - .6, nursing - .6, occupational therapy - .8, recovery support – 1.0, intake clinician - .6, family education and support worker -.8, clinicians (masters level) – 4.6
Program Description: The 1st Step Program provides holistic support and intervention for individuals experiencing early onset psychosis through an emphasis on early identification and treatment, recovery, and partnerships with hospital and community service providers. Individual, family and group based services are offered in the home or in community-based settings.

Cleghorn Program - Early Intervention in Psychosis and Psychotic Disorders Clinic [Established 2005]> back to top of this page
Organization: St. Joseph's Healthcare – HamiltonEntry updated: June 7, 2011
Website:
 http://www.stjosham.on.ca/cleghorn
Telephone:
 905-540-6586
Address:
 Suite 703, 25 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1Y2
Catchment Area:
 Hamilton (satellite locations serve Niagara, West Niagara, Six Nations, and Haldimand-Norfolk.)
LHIN:
 4 – Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN
Serving Age Range: 14-35 (service to individuals under 16 may be restricted at satellite locations depending on child psychiatry availability.)
Services provided: Here is a list of our team members and an explanation of what each person does:
  • Psychiatric nurses, who provide direct care to clients.      
  • Psychiatrists, who are medical doctors that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric illnesses.      
  • Family educators, who assist families by providing education and supportive counseling.      
  • Occupational therapists, who offer support for your goals about school, work, a balanced lifestyle, and involvement in your community.      
  • Psychologists, who specialize in the administration and interpretation of neuropsychological tests.      
  • Psychometrists, who administer tests of concentration, attention, language, calculations, memory and hand skills.     
  • Recreational therapists, who offer support for your goals in the areas of leisure and recreation.     
  • Recovery support workers, who offer peer support to help achieve your goals.      
  • Psychiatric residents, medical doctors who are training to be psychiatrists.
The services our team provides include:      
  • Information about psychosis      
  • Medications      
  • Supportive talk therapy      
  • Educational and support groups      
  • Peer support      
  • Assistance with work, school, social and leisure activities      
  • Education and support to your family/friends      
  • Introduction to other community programs      
  • Planning for management of illness after you leave the program.
Follow-up Care: It is important to know that clients do not stay with the program indefinitely. The time in the program is determined and limited to that which is needed to meet client goals. The team is pleased to continue working with clients while there are shared goals. These goals form the basis of all treatment. Together with clients, we review recovery plans at regular intervals to check that we are on target and moving forward. Leaving the program will occur at an agreed upon time, at which point the team offers the "alumni program", which provides back-up support to clients and their primary health care professional, in addition to check-up appointments every 6 to 12 months.
Number of Staff: 20
Program Description: The Cleghorn program is an early intervention in psychosis program named after Dr. Jock Cleghorn who was a pre-eminent schizophrenia researcher and clinical-scientist at McMaster University.

The Cleghorn Program grew out of the experiences of clinicians working in the Psychotic Disorders Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. The Cleghorn Program provides comprehensive mental health care to people with psychosis (within our catchment area) and in particular, early intervention strategies to persons in the early stages of psychotic illness.

The Program aims to improve symptom control, support recovery of functioning across many life areas, and reduce the number of future hospitalizations. Key service components include rapid assessments, low dosage antipsychotic medications, psychoeducation, family education and additional supports based on a recovery model (e.g., neuropsychology, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, peer support).

Phoenix Program – Halton – Burlington Site [Established 2007]> back to top of this page
Organization: Joseph Brant Memorial HospitalEntry updated: June 7, 2011
Website:
 http://www.jbmh.com
Telephone:
 905-631-1939
Address:
 1230 North Shore Boulevard, Burlington, ON L7S 1W7
Catchment Area:
 Burlington
LHIN:
 4 – Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant
Serving Age Range: 14-35
Services provided: Our services include:
  • Rapid psychiatric assessment
  • Treatment based on individual concerns/goals including education about psychosis, medication, counselling and recovery support
  • Assistance with work, school, social and leisure activities
  • Specialized support to family members and friends
  • Addictions counselling (individual & group)
  • Introduction to other community programs and planning for management of illness after discharge from the program.
Follow-up Care: Case Management, as needed, for up to 3 years, Family Support
Number of Staff: 1 RN, 1 Family Specialist, shared OT, part time Peer Support Worker, shared Addictions Clinician, part time Psychiatrist
Program Description: The Phoenix Program is a partnership amongst Halton Healthcare Services, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Halton Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Assessment, Prevention and Treatment Services (ADAPT) and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO). We operate from 3 clinical sites and provide service to the Halton Region.

First Assessment Clinical Team (FACT) Peel [Established 2001]> back to top of this page
Organization: Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthEntry updated: May 24, 2011
Website:
 http://www.camh.net
Telephone:
 416-535-6288
Address:
 801 – 30 Eglinton St W, Mississauga, ON L5R 3E7
Catchment Area:
 Region of Peel
LHIN:
 5 – Central West
Serving Age Range: 16-45
Services provided: Assessment, consultation, treatment
Follow-up Care: Case management for up to three years
Number of Staff: 4 Clinicians - 1 Social Worker, 1 Occupational Therapist, 2 Nurses
Program Description: A multidisciplinary community mental health clinic that offers assessment, consultation and treatment for up to three years.

FACT Peel+ [Established 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: CMHA/Peel Branch, CAMH, and SHIPEntry updated: May 24, 2011
Website:
 http://www.cmhapeel.ca/factpeel.htm
Telephone:
 905-451-7335
Address:
 102 2 County Court Blvd. Brampton, ON., L6W 3W8
Catchment Area:
 Peel
LHIN:
 5 – Central West
Serving Age Range: 16-45
Services provided: FACT Peel+ offers early intervention support, advocacy and intensive community-based supportive counselling to assist individuals in reaching their recovery goals. This program is for graduates of the First Assessment Clinical Team (FACT) Peel.
Follow-up Care: 2-3 yr follow-up community support
Number of Staff: 3 Community Support Workers(2 at CMHA/Peel, 1 at SHIP)
Program Description:
  • Intensive, individualized mental health and early intervention support around personal growth and recovery
  • Support to reach employment and educational goals
  • Advocacy and assistance with mental and physical health and wellness, life skills, addictions, housing and social supports
  • Connections to the broader community through volunteering, social or recreational activities, and continuing education
  • Access to group programs such as: peer support, fitness promotion, social recreation, and family support
  • Service in safe and convenient locations, including homes, community settings and our program locations

Phoenix Program – Halton – Oakville Site [Established 2007]> back to top of this page
Organization: Halton Health Care Services CorporationEntry updated: June 7, 2011
Website:
 http://www.haltonhealthcare.com/programs_otmh_mental.php#phoenix
Telephone:
 905-815-5140 X 4900
Address:
 6th Floor, 700 Dorval Dr, Oakville, ON L6K 3V3
Catchment Area:
 Oakville
LHIN:
 6 – Mississauga Halton
Serving Age Range: 14-35
Services provided: Our services include:
  • Rapid psychiatric assessment
  • Treatment based on individual concerns/goals including education about psychosis, medication, counselling and recovery support
  • Assistance with work, school, social and leisure activities
  • Specialized support to family members and friends
  • Addictions counselling (individual & group)
  • Introduction to other community programs and planning for management of illness after discharge from the program.
Follow-up Care: Case Management, as needed, for up to 3 years, Family Support
Number of Staff: 1 RN, 1 Family Specialist, shared OT, part time Peer Support Worker, shared Addictions Clinician, part time Psychiatrist
Program Description: The Phoenix Program is a partnership amongst Halton Healthcare Services, North Halton Mental Health Clinic, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Halton Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Assessment, Prevention and Treatment Services (ADAPT) and the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO). We operate from 3 clinical sites and provide service to the Halton Region.

Phoenix Program – Milton Site [Established 2007]> back to top of this page
Organization: Halton Region - North Halton Mental Health ClinicEntry updated: June 7, 2011
Website:
 http://www.halton.ca
Telephone:
 905-693-4240
Address:
 217 Main St. E, Milton, ON, L9T 1N9
Catchment Area:
 Milton, Georgetown, Acton
LHIN:
 6 – Mississauga Halton
Serving Age Range: 14-35
Services provided: Our services include:
  • Rapid psychiatric assessment
  • Treatment based on individual concerns/goals including education about psychosis, medication, counselling and recovery support
  • Assistance with work, school, social and leisure activities
  • Specialized support to family members and friends
  • Addictions counselling (individual & group)
  • Introduction to other community programs and planning for management of illness after discharge from the program.
Follow-up Care: Case Management as needed, for up to 3 years, Family Support
Number of Staff: 1 RN, 1 Family Specialist, shared OT, part time Peer Support Worker, shared Addictions Clinician, part time Psychiatrist
Program Description: Our services include:
  • Rapid psychiatric assessment
  • Treatment based on individual concerns/goals including education about psychosis, medication, counselling and recovery support
  • Assistance with work, school, social and leisure activities
  • Specialized support to family members and friends
  • Addictions counselling (individual & group)
  • Introduction to other community programs and planning for management of illness after discharge from the program.

Mood & Anxiety Program (MAP) [Established 2005]> back to top of this page
Organization: Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthEntry updated: 18 November 2011
Website:
 http://www.camh.net
Telephone:
 416-535-8501
Address:
 250 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1R8
Catchment Area:
 Connect with program for details
LHIN:
 7 – Toronto Central
Serving Age Range: Connect with program for details
Services provided: Connect with program for details
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: Connect with program for details
Program Description: Connect with program for details

Asian Initiative in Mental Health (AIM)> back to top of this page
Organization: University Health Network, Toronto Western HospitalEntry updated: November 2011
Telephone:
 416-603-5071
Address:
 399 Bathurst Street, East Wing, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Catchment Area:
 GTA
LHIN:
 7 – Toronto Central
Serving Age Range:  
Services provided: This outpatient program provides linguistically and culturally appropriate mental health services to the Chinese speaking community. A multidisciplinary team works with a psychiatrist in the delivery of care, providing consultation, assessment and treatment.
Follow-up Care:  
Number of Staff:  
Program Description: AIM works with other community agencies, such as Hong Fook Mental Health Association, to provide care to other Asian groups, including the Korean, Vietnamese and Cambodian communities. Support for families is also provided.

Early Intervention in Psychosis [Established 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: Family Outreach and Response Program (FOR)Entry updated: May 24, 2011
Website:
 http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org
Telephone:
 416-535-8501 ext. 7852
Address:
 658 Danforth Avenue Ste. 402, Toronto
Catchment Area:
 Metro Toronto
LHIN:
 7 – Toronto Central and Central East
Serving Age Range: 16+
Services provided: Family Support and Education
Follow-up Care: The Early Psychosis family program is for 3 years but follow-up support is provided through other family support within the agency.
Number of Staff: 4 EI family staff
Program Description: FOR provides education and support to families who have a relative recovering from an early psychosis. Our services include consultation, information and referral, home visits, individual and family counseling and group work. A recovery support and education course specifically designed for families is offered. Other courses also include: Motivation and Recovery; CBT and Psychosis for Families; Solution Focused Counselling and Families. Services are offered in Somali and Tamil.

Early Intervention in Psychosis > back to top of this page
Organization: Schizophrenia Society of OntarioEntry updated: 25 October 2011
Website:
 http://www.schizophrenia.on.ca
Telephone:
 416-449-6830 ext. 250
Address:
 Suite 302, 130 Spadina Ave, Toronto,  ON  M5V 2L4
Catchment Area:
 Toronto Region: Greater Toronto Area
LHIN:
 Toronto Region: 7 – Central Toronto
Serving Age Range: N/A
Services provided: Current Programs:

Early Intervention for Families
This program provides counseling support and information to families who are encountering a first episode of psychosis. Family is defined by the SSO as 'caring relationships between people with schizophrenia, their relatives, friends, and other individuals in a supportive capacity'. SSO provides navigational support and counseling to families to help ensure that those experiencing their first episode of psychosis are identified quickly, receive the best combination of services and supports given their unique needs, and are supported in their recovery.

Family Support and Education
The SSO provides group support opportunities to families of those affected by serious mental illness. This support takes the form of family support groups, based on self-help and peer support models, as well as a ten week psycho-educational programs for families.

Consumer Support Groups:
SSO runs support groups across the province for people living schizophrenia. SSO's consumer support groups endeavor to increase the ability of participants to meet personal recovery goals through exploring the many aspects of recovery, sharing knowledge and tools that help participants take responsibility for their wellness and stability, introducing a variety of self-help techniques, finding effective ways to reach out to family members, friends, and service providers, understanding medications, and personal recovery planning. SSO also provides one-on-one counseling supports to individuals living with schizophrenia on an as-needed basis.

Public Awareness
This program reaches out to the community at large to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of psychotic disorders, encouraging early recognition and treatment. The objectives are to disseminate accurate information about psychotic disorders, thus dispelling the myths and misunderstanding that leads to the stigmatization of those affected by mental illness. This program strives to raise public awareness regarding the early signs and symptoms of psychosis, by encouraging families, friends, and individuals to seek help early. This is achieved through the dissemination of information resources, public information forums, and presentations to youth in both school and community-based agencies.

Youth Education and Engagement Program  
The SSO works, engages and raises awareness among youth through its Be the One youth awareness and mobilization initiative.

Justice and Mental Health Program
SSO's JAMH program is mandated to support families of people with mental illness who are in contact with the law, while promoting change in mental health and justice.  It is the only program in Ontario that supports families of accused persons with mental illness. This program is available to individuals and Toronto and across the province.
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: 1 The majority of SSO programs are run by staff
Program Description: The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario's (SSO) central mission is make a positive difference in the lives of people, families, and communities affected by schizophrenia and psychotic illnesses through education, support programs, public policy and research.

First Episode Psychosis Clinic (FEPC), Home Intervention for Psychosis Team (HIP) and Learning, Employment, Advocacy, Recreation Network (LEARN) [Established 1994]> back to top of this page
Organization: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health – First Episode Psychosis ProgramEntry updated: May 24, 2011
Website:
 http://www.camh.net
Telephone:
 414-535-8501
Address:
 250 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1R8
Catchment Area:
 Toronto
LHIN:
 7 – Toronto Central
Serving Age Range: 16-45
Services provided: Assessment, consultation, treatment
Follow-up Care: Case management for up to three years
Number of Staff: 50 Multidisciplinary clinicians
Program Description: Offers a wide range of services for first episode of psychosis, including hospital admission, office-based case management, mobile case management team, a community based psychosocial recovery centre and family support and education interventions.

STEPS for Youth [Established 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: St. Michael's Hospital, Community Mental HealthEntry updated: May 25, 2011
Website:
 http://www.stmichaelshospital.com/programs/mentalhealth/steps.php
Telephone:
 416-864-6060, ext 7180
Address:
 21 McGill St, Toronto ON M5B 1H3
Catchment Area:
 Connect with program for details
LHIN:
 7 – Toronto Central
Serving Age Range: Connect with program for details
Services provided: Connect with program for details
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: Connect with program for details
Program Description: Connect with program for details

New Outlook Early Intervention Program [Established 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS)Entry updated: May 25, 2011
Website:
 http://www.ctys.org
Telephone:
 416-924-2100
Address:
 Suite 300, 65 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7
Catchment Area:
 Connect with program for details
LHIN:
 7 – Toronto Central
Serving Age Range: 16-24
Services provided: Community Support Program (Case Management); Day Program with the Toronto District School Board; Youth Hostel Outreach Program (YHOP); and Community Support and Intervention (CSI), a mental health and justice initiative
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: Connect with program for details
Program Description: Connect with program for details

Culturally Oriented Psychosis Education and Early Intervention (COPE) [Established 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: Community Resource Connections of Toronto (CRCT)Entry updated: May 25, 2011
Website:
 http://www.crct.org
Telephone:
 (416) 482-4103
Address:
 366 Adelaide Street East, Suite 230 Toronto M5A 3X9
Catchment Area:
 Scarborough and North York East of Leslie
LHIN:
 7 – Toronto Central
Serving Age Range: 16 years to 35 years
Services provided: Early intervention in psychosis case management assists you to:
  •   Meet your basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, health care
  •   Participate in your community and find or return to activities you enjoy including: recreation, work or education
  •   Work with your loved ones and other supports (with your consent) to help them understand what is going on and how they can help you recover
  •   Manage crises
  •   Learn the skills you need to meet your goals
  •   Connect to the resources and services you need and want
Follow-up Care: Available
Number of Staff: 2 - Workers speak Tamil, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Urdu, Malayalam, Kannada
Program Description: COPE (Culturally Oriented Psychosis Education and Early Intervention) provides culturally appropriate case management services for people experiencing their first episode of psychosis and the people who care about them. The service is available for people between ages of 16-35 and is focused on the Afghan or Tamil communities.

This service is offered to individuals who have not received treatment for psychosis or who have received treatment for less than one year. COPE services are available for a maximum of 3 years.

Our goals and values:
  • Psychosis is treatable
  • People can and do recover from psychosis
  • We intervene early and provide you with support to minimize disruption in your life
  • Our services are voluntary and we work in partnership with you to help you meet your goals
  • We will help you get the information you need to make your own decision
  • We want and value your meaningful participation at an individual, program and agency level.
CRCT has a commitment to work with people facing barriers to service, especially as a result of homelessness, conflict with the law, race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation and language.

Early Intervention in Psychosis Program> back to top of this page
Organization: Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO)Entry updated: 4 November 2011
Website:
 http://www.mooddisorders.ca
Telephone:
 1-888-486-8236 or 416-486-8046
Address:
 Suite 602, 36 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M4R 1A1
Catchment Area:
 Central and North Toronto
LHIN:
 7 - Toronto Central
Serving Age Range: 14-35
Services provided: Recovery programs and peer support services for consumers and family members. Education, information and referral to community resources. Workplace education and public information sessions to reduce stigma.
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details.
Number of Staff: 10
Program Description: Early Intervention in Psychosis programming at MDAO targets families (broadly defined) of young people aged 14-35 newly diagnosed or waiting for a diagnosis of mood disorder and/or psychosis. It includes the following services: clinical services; family education; psycho-education (education and support for families); family peer support and educational groups and sessions; training family members to be facilitators and educators; resource development (specific to families).

Mood and Psychosis Early Intervention (MOD) Team [Established 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association – Toronto BranchEntry updated: June 7, 2011
Website:
 http://www.toronto.cmha.ca
Telephone:
 416-789-7957
Address:
 Suite 480, 700 Lawrence Ave W, Toronto ON M6A 1B4
Catchment Area:
 Lakeshore to Victoria Park to Finch to Islington
LHIN:
 8 - Central
Serving Age Range: 16-34
Services provided: We are a community-based, multi-disciplinary, clinical services which promotes wellness and recovery. We provide treatment, counseling, education, case management, support and referrals to other services in the community. We also provide education, information, and supportive counseling for families.
Follow-up Care: One year "Alumni" program to support transition to natural supports and other community services
Number of Staff: 13 We are a community-based team with social work, nursing, occupational therapy, and psychiatric services.
Program Description: We support people in the early stages of psychosis, helping them work toward their goals at school, at work and within social networks.

Help Overcome Psychosis Early (HOPE) [Established 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association – York RegionEntry updated: May 25, 2011
Telephone:
 905-853-8477 ext. 4221 or 1-866-208-5509
Address:
 3A - 15150 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1M2
Catchment Area:
 York Region and South Simcoe
LHIN:
 8 – Central
Serving Age Range: 16-35
Services provided: Community education, early screening and identification, assessment, treatment, psychosocial intervention, peer support, and family education and support.
Follow-up Care: Three year intensive case management and psychiatric follow-up.
Number of Staff: Total of 10 staff (8-FTE /2-PTE). Interdisciplinary team comprised of nursing (2), social work (1), occupational therapy (1), case management (4), peer support (.5) and psychiatry (.5).
Program Description: The program aims to achieve ordinary lives for youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 35 experiencing psychosis for the first time through an emphasis on early identification, treatment, recovery and partnerships with hospital and community service providers. Services are offered in the home or in community-based settings.

Keele Early Psychosis Program [Established ?] Cannot confirm information.> back to top of this page
Organization: Humber River Regional HospitalEntry updated:
Telephone:
 416-658-2067
Address:
 2175 Keele St, Toronto, ON M6M 3Z4
Catchment Area:
  
LHIN:
 8 – Central
Serving Age Range:  
Services provided:  
Follow-up Care:  
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Lynx Early Psychosis Intervention Program [Established 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Peterborough BranchEntry updated: October 2006
Website:
 http://www.peterborough.cmha.on.ca
Telephone:
 705-748-6711
Address:
 466 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 3R7
Catchment Area:
 Connect with program for details
LHIN:
 9 – Central East
Serving Age Range: Connect with program for details
Services provided: Connect with program for details
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: Connect with program for details
Program Description: Connect with program for details

Durham AMAZE EPI Program [Established 2007]> back to top of this page
Organization: Mental Health & Pinewood Program of Lakeridge HealthEntry updated: May 25, 2011
Website:
 http://www.pinewoodcentre.org/services-early-psychosis-intervention.php
Telephone:
 905-567-8711 ext 6029
Address:
 Ste W214, 2nd Floor, Lang Tower, 1615 Dundas St, Whitby ON L1N 2L1
Catchment Area:
 Durham Region
LHIN:
 9 – Central East
Serving Age Range: 14-34 years
Services provided: Immediate access to intake and screening; initial psychosocial, psychiatric, nursing and recreation assessments; assignment to primary clinician; psychoeducation; outpatient intensive case management and treatment including individual, group and family therapy; recreation therapy in office and in the community; family education and support.
Follow-up Care: Alumni program under development
Number of Staff: 5.5 FTE Clinical: 2.0 Social Workers, 1.0 Registered Nurse, 1.0 Addiction Counselor, 1.0 Youth Worker, 0.5 Recreation Therapist. 1.0 Secretary, 0.4 Manager/Psychologist
Program Description: The Durham EPI program consists of a multidisciplinary team who provide prompt intake, assessment, education and treatment for clients experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The proposed model of care is focused on early identification and engagement as soon as possible after a first episode of psychosis. The client is seen for psychiatric assessment, medication and metabolic monitoring, and psychosocial assessment. A primary clinician is assigned to all clients entering the program but clients have access to all staff depending on their personal issues. Group interventions include a Peer Support Group, Informed Choices Group (concurrent treatment), Living Fit Group, Healthy Living/Recreation Groups, and a Family Education and Support Group. Intervention occurs in the office or in the community and the intensity of individual treatment is based on client need and willingness to engage in treatment. Public education and an alumni program are currently under development.

First Intervention Treatment Team (FITT) [Established 2006] Information in this listing cannot be confirmed. Last updated in December 2005.> back to top of this page
Organization: Rouge Valley Health SystemEntry updated: 2 December 2005
Telephone:
 416-281-7301
Address:
 Shoniker Clinic, 2867 Ellesmere Road, Toronto M1E 4B9
Catchment Area:
 Scarborough and West Durham
LHIN:
 9 – Central East
Serving Age Range: no lower end age, up to 26
Services provided: In patient for acute, day hospital for children and young adults, day treatment for adults and 2 large outpatient programs for adults and adolescents and children, also housing
Follow-up Care: Yes, via child and youth workers or nurse and social workers
Number of Staff: 4
Program Description: Connect with program for details

Heads Up! Southeastern Ontario District Early Intervention in Psychosis Program [Established 2001]> back to top of this page
Organization: Hotel Dieu HospitalEntry updated: May 25, 2011
Telephone:
  613-544-3400 x 2550
Address:
 166 Brock St., Kingston, ON K7L 5G2
Catchment Area:
 Southeastern Ontario District (Counties of Kingston-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington; Lanark; Leeds-Grenville; Hastings-Prince-Edward)
LHIN:
 10 – Southeast
Serving Age Range: 14 – 35
Services provided: Clinics, Assessments, Consultations, Pharmacotherapy, Psycho-education for clients, Families, Siblings, Community, substance use groups, vocational counselling, Teaching/Education, Research.
Follow-up Care: Yes
Number of Staff: 11. Connect with program for details.
Program Description: The program provides early intervention in the form of education, assessment and treatment of individuals and their families who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

This program serves as the regional treatment and resource centre to the Southeastern Ontario District. The treatment approach is multidisciplinary and is extended to individuals, couples, families or groups.

The program works closely with various community partners to facilitate early detection of psychosis and promote public awareness of psychosis.

Integral elements of the program include research into various aspects of first episode psychosis and education for trainees from all healthcare disciplines.

On Track/En Avance – Champlain District First Episode Psychosis Program [Established 2005]> back to top of this page
Organization: The Ottawa HospitalEntry updated: June 06, 2011
Telephone:
 613-737-8069
Address:
 Suite 208, 1355 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7
Catchment Area:
 Champlain Region: Ottawa, Renfrew County, Prescott-Russell County, and Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry County
LHIN:
 11 – Champlain
Serving Age Range: 16-64 years
Services provided: case management, psychiatric consultation and management, individual and group therapy.
Follow-up Care: followed for up to 3 years.
Number of Staff: 20; Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Dietitian, and General Practitioner.
Program Description:
  • early intervention
  • family-focused
  • recovery and rehabilitation model
  • interdisciplinary

Schizophrenia Society of Ontario [Established 1979]> back to top of this page
Organization: Ottawa Region - Schizophrenia Society of OntarioEntry updated: June 10, 2011
Website:
 http://www.schizophrenia.on.ca
Telephone:
 613-722-6521 ext. 7775/7776
Address:
 c/o ROMHC, 1145 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4
Catchment Area:
 Ontario
LHIN:
 11 – Champlain
Serving Age Range: N/A
Services provided: Promoting community awareness about early intervention through our Community Public Education and Raising Awareness about Psychosis among Youth Working in collaboration with On Track EI program, we organize, promote, deliver, and evaluate educational presentations aimed at raising awareness about psychosis among youth. These presentations are held in secondary schools across the Champlain LHIN specifically targeting Grade 11 and 12 secondary school students. This project also includes mentoring and supporting a group of young people with mental illness who have gained the confidence and the skill to champion public awareness and participate in the psychosis education presentations.

In addition we also work with On Track family members who are willing to share their stories with other families within family programming at On Track and within the community.

We provide awareness initiatives: youth focused website, school information packages, posters, bookmarks, brochures, events and presentations to youth and youth service providers.

Family education through our 6 week psychoeducational Strengthening Families Together program. Family support through our Crisis Support Program 1-800-449-6367 offering supportive services and referrals. Advocacy for families through our Early Intervention Position Paper 2004.
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: 2 FTE
Program Description: The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario provides resources, support and information to families and individuals living with psychosis, schizophrenia and other major mental illnesses.

The Ottawa Region is comprised of two local chapters; Ottawa and Renfrew County Chapter, which provide services to the community through the work of staff and volunteers.

These services include: support groups, psychoeducational courses, public education forums and individual peer support. Family is defined by caring relationships between people with schizophrenia, their relatives, friends, and other individuals in a supportive capacity.

SSO provides information, services and resources families, professionals, youth and youth service providers across the province through our regional structure. These initiatives are developed at the provincial office level and implemented at the regional and chapter level.

Early Psychosis Intervention Program [Established December 2006]> back to top of this page
Organization: Mental Health and Addiction Services of Simcoe CountyEntry updated: June 7, 2011
Telephone:
 705-725-5491 Fax: (705) 725-5496
Address:
 Suite 202, 151 Essa Road, Barrie, ON L4N 3N2
Catchment Area:
 Simcoe County portion of LHIN 12 (Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Penetanguishene, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and surrounding areas)
LHIN:
 12 – North Simcoe Muskoka
Serving Age Range: 14-35
Services provided: Intensive treatment provided by a multidisciplinary team consisting of a registered nurse, social worker, peer support worker (.5FTE), substance use specialist, family support worker and education coordinator, Aboriginal Liaison case manager, occupational therapist, psychiatrist (1 day per month).
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: 8 full time, 2 part time
Program Description: The EPI Program offers intensive service to young people 14-35 experiencing a first episode psychosis. The program covers the Simcoe County portion of LHIN 12. Services range from individual and group treatment for youth to family support and education for the larger community.

Regional Early Intervention in Psychosis Service [Established 2005]> back to top of this page
Organization: Regional Outreach Program, North Bay Regional Health CentreEntry updated: May 25, 2011
Telephone:
 705-474-5885 or 1-888-495-7830
Address:
 Suite 200, 1164 Devonshire Ave, North Bay, ON P1B 6X7
Catchment Area:
 Northeast Region
LHIN:
 13 – Northeast
Serving Age Range: 16-35
Services provided: Training, education, public awareness support to district clinicians
Follow-up Care: Connect with program for details
Number of Staff: 3.5 regional staff and 17 (10 FTE, 7 PTE) district clinicians. District clinicians hired within existing mental health agencies throughout Region from James Bay to Parry Sound
Program Description: The regional program's focus is to provide specialized regional outreach services to coordinate, support and enhance district-based early intervention in psychosis services throughout the Northeast. The regional service provides training and regular consultations to district clinicians. The program strives to integrate current best-practice approaches throughout the region through various initiatives. Additionally, gate-openers such as educators, primary care practitioners, specialists and general mental health providers receive training and educational sessions to assist them in recognizing early symptoms of psychosis and to follow up with appropriate referrals.

District program service components include case management services, with key program functions comprised of a comprehensive assessment, treatment, follow-up, crisis planning, psychosocial support, and education. French Language Service is provided in designated programs. Additionally, family education and support services are provided to family members based on program resources and the ability to offer the service.

First Place Clinic and Regional Resource Centre [Established December 2004]> back to top of this page
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Thunder Bay BranchEntry updated: July 25, 2011
Website:
 http://www.cmha-tb.on.ca
Telephone:
 807-345-0060
Address:
 272 Park Ave.; Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1C5
Catchment Area:
 City of Thunder Bay – Limited Service is Provided in the District of Thunder Bay
LHIN:
 14 – Northwest
Serving Age Range: 14 – 35 years of age
Services provided: First Episode Psychosis Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment; Neuropsychological testing; Recovery and Psychiatric Rehabilitation; Family Support, and Education; Community Awareness and Public Education; and Alumni Services. Specialist outreach services are provided via telephone, videoconferencing and where required face-to-face. Shared care model is implemented emphasizing collaboration with key community service providers to support clients/families in their local communities where ever possible.
Follow-up Care: Three year threshold for service delivery after which time clients and families can be referred the "Alumni program". Follow up and support is maintained at 6-12 month intervals with a transfer of care for medication management to their primary health care provider
Number of Staff: 9
Program Description: First Place Clinic and Resource Centre is a specialized service of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Thunder Bay Branch. We offer a community based consultation and treatment service for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We recognize the importance of families and significant others and encourage their involvement. We are guided by evidence based best practice for early intervention in psychosis. Our goal is early identification and optimal treatment to facilitate meaningful, functional recovery from psychosis. We use an interdisciplinary team approach involving psychiatry, nursing, psychology and other rehabilitation specialties. We focus on individual and family intervention.

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