Early Psychosis Intervention Program - For young adults experiencing a first psychotic episode - East Kootenay

Provided by Interior Health

Provides early identification and treatment for first episode of psychosis. For residents (aged 19-30) living in the east kootenay region (with flexibility).
Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) is an evidence based, specialized, holistic and recovery based approach to providing services to individuals and their families/partners in care affected by first episode psychosis or at risk of experiencing psychosis.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health service for all ages. We strive to ensure our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Services may include: Bridging youth and adult mental health services; care coordination & referrals; linking community services with hospital; community education, plus the following treatment, support & recovery services:
  • Screening & assessments
  • Medication administration, review & monitoring
  • Counselling, treatment & recovery plans
  • Crisis intervention
  • Life skills education & support
  • Self-management support
  • Relapse prevention

    Anyone can refer including self-referral.

    After Hours 24 hours a day call Regional Mental Health Crisis Line at no charge 1-888-353-2273. This number is provided to clients if they are experiencing increased symptoms outside of office hours. The crisis line provides clients with any emotional support needed and connects clients to various resources in the community including 911.
  • Location finder: https://www.interiorhealth.ca...

    250-417-3536 (Cranbrook)

    Cranbrook Mental Health Unit - #2, 926 Baker Street, Cranbrook, British Columbia

    Wheelchair accessible.

    250-428-8734 (Creston)

    Creston Mental Health & Substance Use - 243 - 16 Avenue North, Creston, British Columbia, V0B 1G0

    Wheelchair accessible.

    250-344-3015 (Golden)

    Golden Mental Health & Substance Use - 835 - 9th Avenue South, Golden, British Columbia, V0A 1H0

    Wheelchair accessible.

    250-342-2363 (Invermere)

    Invermere Mental Health & Substance Use - 1100 - 10th Street, Invermere, British Columbia, V0A 1A0

    Wheelchair accessible.

    250-427-2215 (Kimberley)

    Kimberley Mental Health & Substance Use - 260 - 4th Avenue, Kimberley, British Columbia, V1A 2R6

    Wheelchair accessible.

    250-425-2064 (Sparwood)

    Sparwood Mental Health & Substance Use - 570 Pine Avenue, Sparwood, British Columbia, V0B 2G0

    Wheelchair accessible.

    Service is available in English.

    Cost: No cost

    Referral options:

    • Self-referral
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    Service area: Cranbrook, Creston, Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, Sparwood

    Ways to Access
    • Provided 1:1 in-person

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