Queen Alex

1. Name of Service

Island Health, Child, Youth & Family Mental Health Services – Early Psychosis Intervention Program

2. Address of Service

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health – Anscomb building
2400 Arbutus Road,
Victoria, BC
V8N 1V7

Phone: 250-519-6794 or 250-519-6720
Fax: 250-519-6789

3. Hours of Service:

Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm

4. Who Can Receive Services?

Age range	13-17 years of age
Type of psychosis or disorders	Psychosis NOS Bipolar disorder with psychotic features Schizoaffective disorder with psychotic features Schizophrenia Substance induced psychosis
Catchment areas served	Vancouver Island – South Island only
Other criteria	Inclusion criteria may include one or more of the following auditory hallucinations visual hallucinations or other perceptual disturbance thought disturbance paranoia or bizarre behaviour

5. Do I Need a Referral?

Anyone can refer including self-referral

6. Program Description: 

Basic early psychosis services provided include:

Complete assessment of symptoms and physical functioning

Medication management

Case manager

Family support and education

Client education

Treatment of problems in living and other mental health issues

In addition to these basic early intervention services more comprehensive services may be offered including:

Groups

Public education regarding early identification and intervention

Cognitive assessments and rehabilitation

Vocational rehab programs

Medication side effect monitoring, healthy living programs

Alumni programs

O/T assessment and treatment

Neuropsych assessments