Kootenay Boundary

Provides early treatment for a suspected or confirmed first episode of psychosis, except where explained by another medical condition or drug-induced psychosis. Individuals who have concerns about themselves or on behalf of someone else can call their EPI program directly. You do not need a referral from a professional. In some locations there are highly specialized EPI Programs that can offer a full range of interventions and supports. Other communities have a Mental Health Centre who can offer you help or connect you with resources.

British Columbia is working towards having a full range of EPI treatments and supports available everywhere in the province.

The Initial Assessment will include:

Social Circumstances: social supports, housing, income

Psychiatric History: history of current problems, any prior diagnoses or treatment, psychiatric family history

Other History: personal, family, developmental, medical

Substance Use: pattern of current use, history of use, consequences of use.

Mental Status: mood, affect, speech, thought processes, thought content, perception, cognition

Risk Assessment: suicide, violence towards others, self-harm, self-neglect

Functioning: coping, social functioning, school/work Impact on Family: emotional coping, general health

EPI Coastal serves the following cities: West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Bowen Island