Vancouver Costal Health has three EPI Programs - Vancouver, Richmond, and North Shore. Each operates in a different geographic area.
1. Name of Service
Vancouver Coastal Health Early Intervention Program
Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Programs | Vancouver Coastal Health
2. Address of Service
Vancouver
Gordcorp Building #333-2750 East Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9
Phone: 604-675-3875
Fax: 604-675-3894
Age range: 13-30
Richmond
Richmond Place #115-8100 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC V6Y 3T6
Phone: 604-244-5579
Fax: 604-233-5679
Age range: 13-30
North Vancouver
HoPE Centre
1337 St. Andrews Ave (3rd Floor)
North Vancouver, BC
V7L 0B8
Phone: 604-984-5000 (extension #5)
Fax: 604-983-6075
Age range: 13-30
3. Hours of Service:
Monday to Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
After Hours: EPI Vancouver = AAC Vancouver at 604-675-3700
4. Who Can Receive Services?
Age range
13 – 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
- EPI Vancouver: City of Vancouver
- EPI Richmond: City of Richmond
- EPI Coastal: North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Bowen Island
5. Do I Need a Referral?
No, self-referral is accepted, as well as referrals from healthcare professionals.
6. Intake Description
Upon receiving a completed referral package (referral form and collateral information), EPI will contact the referring party within two business days to confirm receipt. The referring party will be advised of the next intake meeting, which occurs throughout week, depending on the operations of each clinic (Vancouver, Richmond, Coastal). The referring party will subsequently be advised of the outcome of the intake process within 1-2 business days. Appointments with referred clients normally occur within 5 days of acceptance to the program.
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