Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, Seaforth - 28 Centennial Dr, Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance

Site: Seaforth - 28 Centennial Dr

Service: Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses

Record #: PER1795

Last Modified: 12 Sep 2024

Last Full Update: 29 Mar 2024

Description

Description (Service)

The Huron Perth Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses (PEPP) provides assessment and treatment planning for individuals 16-35 years of age who are displaying their first episode of psychosis, such as hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thought, and who have either had no treatment or have been treated for less than six months. Services include:

Psychiatric consultation and treatment
Case management
Individual and group sessions
Family support and education
Medication monitoring
Community presentations and school-based presentations are also available to promote public awareness of early intervention for the treatment of psychosis

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm. Evening appointments available.
Areas Served	Huron County ; Perth County
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) - 35 year(s) Mandatory Eligibility Criteria: Age 16 to 35 Symptoms of psychosis or early psychosis Hallucinations (auditory, visual or other) Delusions (paranoia, grandiosity, thought broadcasting and insertion, etc.) Disorganized thinking (feeling confused, thoughts are fast or slow, difficulty concentrating, or following a conversation) No previous treatment received or 6 months or less treatment for psychosis Resident of Huron or Perth County Secondary Eligibility Criteria: Negative symptoms (apathy, anhedonia, attention, etc.) Mood (depressed euphoria, anxious, etc.) Other (sleep, energy, harm to self or others, etc.) Exclusion Criteria - Individuals who meet any of the following criteria are not eligible for PEPP: Anti-psychotic treatment for more than six months consistently Symptoms not clearly explained by an organic brain syndrome or other medical disorders Diagnosis of Intellectual Developmental Disorder, neurological or other medical conditions associated with psychosis
Application	Referrals can be made by anyone including physicians, family, friends, self, schools, community workers and community programs. Available on HPHA website. Go to Outpatient Mental Health Services, select program to find referral forms.
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Huron East
Address & Map	28 Centennial Dr Huron East, ON Canada N0K 1W0
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-527-8421 Ext 4800, Ext 4813
Toll Free Phone	1-866-527-8421 Ext 4800, Ext 4813
After Hours Phone	1-888-829-7484
Crisis Phone	1-888-829-7484
Fax	519-527-8420
E-Mail	rodney.phillips@hpha.ca
Website	www.hpha.ca/pepp
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hphanews/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/huron-perth-healtcare-alliance/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/hpha_news YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfcBPE5QIvQiBm9gu2Ek0A
Primary Contact	Rodney Phillips, Manager, HPHA Community Mental Health; Phone: 519-527-8421 Ext 4819; Email: rodney.phillips@hpha.ca
Alternate Contact	Andrew Williams, President & CIO; Phone: 519-272-8202; Email: andrew.williams@hpha.ca
Mailing Address	P.O. Box 309 Huron East, ON Canada N0K 1W0