H.O.P.E – Early Psychosis Intervention (14 to 35)
H.O.P.E is an Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPI) offered throughout York Region and South Simcoe. Our services are offered through an evidence based treatment model called NAVIGATE.
NAVIGATE is a comprehensive treatment program for people who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. Treatment is provided by a coordinated specialty care (CSC) team, which helps people work toward personal goals and recovery. More broadly, the NAVIGATE program helps clients navigate the road to recovery from an episode of psychosis, including supporting efforts to function well at home, on the job, at school, and in social situations.
The NAVIGATE team works collaboratively with the client, and family or other significant persons.
Contact Us to Register for Support
Call Central Intake at 1.866.345.0183, ext. 3321 or fill out the form below.
Intake assessment will be done by the central intake worker and an assessment will be done by the H.O.P.E clinical team.
H.O.P.E Referral Form
Navigate model includes but not limited to:
- Individualized medication treatment– Our psychiatrists and nurses will meet with clients regularly to promote recovery, administer medication as needed, monitor symptoms and side effects, liaising with pharmacies and family doctors.
- Family education and support-our family worker and peer specialist will meet with family members, close friends, and anyone else who is important to the youth to provide education and support.
- Individual resiliency training (IRT)- every client in the program is assigned a primary case manager who is an IRT clinician. They with the client to develop goals to improve their mental health and work toward recovery. These goals might include coping skills to manage symptoms, addressing substance use issues, safety planning, and to recover an overall quality of life that is meaningful and satisfying
- Supported employment and education (SEE)-This is a service provided by our Occupational Therapist (OT) designed to help people achieve their vocational and educational goals.
- Peer support-working with those who have lived experience and can share their personal recovery story
- Social and recreation activities– H.O.P.E offers opportunities to connect with ithers and have fun through outings such as a visit to the movies, camping trip etc.
Who is This Program Intended For?
- Individuals between the ages of 14 and 35
- Residents of York Region or South Simcoe
- Experiencing symptoms of psychosis within the context of a primary psychotic disorder
- Have received either no treatment for psychosis or 1 year or less of treatment for psychosis
- Duration of untreated psychosis has been 3 years or less
Note: Eligibility will be determined by H.O.P.E. clinical team as per Provincial standards. Admission decisions are based on considerations that include: admission criteria, current caseload status, staff capacity, ability to manage risk in the community.
