1. Name of Service
EPI - Kelowna Mental Health and Substance Use
2. Address of Service
505 Doyle Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6V8
Phone: 310-6478
Fax: 250-868-7991
3. Hours of Service:
7 days per week, 9AM-6:40PM
After Hours: If you are experiencing an emergency, clients or family members are urged to contact a crisis line (1-888-353-2273) or attend the nearest emergency department.
4. Who Can Receive Services?
Age range
19 – 30 years of age
Type of psychosis or disorders
First Episode Psychosis or any of the following that suggests a person may be at developing psychosis:
- apparent changes in behaviour, thoughts and emotions
- family history of psychosis
- recent deterioration in daily functioning
Catchment areas served
- Central Okanagan from Oyama to Peachland
5. Do I Need a Referral?
Referrals are accepted from any source, including self.
To start the referral process, please call 310-6478 or drop in to our Community Health Services Centre. Referrals can be faxed to our Access Team.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner referrals are received by our MHUS Access Team. Access reviews all referrals and if there is an EPI referral received it is directed to the EPI Team Lead for quick assignment.
6. Intake Description
Once a referral is received by the Kelowna EPI Team, it is reviewed by the Team Lead or nurse in charge. The individual referred will be contacted within one week of referral. For referrals coming from acute or tertiary services, response time is within 2 days of first contact.
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