Our First Episode of Psychosis program helps individuals who have recently experienced the first onset of psychotic symptoms. It is broken down in to three sub-programs of care: NAVIGATE, Adult Strengths Program, and Child and Adolescents Strengths Program (CASP).
NAVIGATE - Developed with support from the National Institute of Mental Health, NAVIGATE is a clinically proven treatment approach for psychosis that seeks to improve quality of life by helping individuals resume normal life activities, including school, work, and relationships. The program serves patients 15-40 years of age who are experiencing a recent onset of symptoms of psychosis possibly due to a schizophrenia spectrum disorder and are interested in at least one of the clinical mental health services offered by the program. NAVIGATE is offered at our St. Louis Park location.
Adult Strengths Program - Our outpatient services based in Minneapolis offer interdisciplinary team-based treatment for first episode psychosis focusing on resiliency and recovery. The program is best suited for patients 16-45 years old with a psychosis diagnosis, suspecting signs of psychosis (adult prodrome), or onset of first episode of psychosis within the last 5 years.
Child and Adolescent Strengths Program (CASP) - The primary focus of the Child and Adolescent Strengths Program (CASP) is for the assessment and treatment of individuals who may have a schizophrenia spectrum disorder. CASP is offered at our Minneapolis location.
Patients and their family members in these programs have access to the following treatment services:
- Comprehensive assessment and recommendations: Assesses an individual's psychiatric and psychological presentation, obtains collateral information from family and community supports, and provides the individual and their support system with a comprehensive summary and treatment recommendations as part of an initial assessment or second opinion
- Individualized medication evaluation and management: Helps to reduce symptoms and prevent relapses
- Pharmacy support: On site professional to consult about medication questions
- Individual therapy (counseling): Helps individuals learn about treatment options and new skills for coping with symptoms, all while focusing on resiliency and recovery
- Supported employment and education: Assists individuals find, maintain, and/or resume work and school activities
- Family education and therapy: Provides education on psychosis and its treatment, and helps family members to support their loves one's recovery goals
- Case management: Assists with accessing additional community services such as housing, insurance, and food
- Psycho-education and therapy groups: Offers a great way to connect with others with similar experiences in a supportive and respectful environment
- First Episode of Psychosis Young Adult Group - Meets weekly for open discussion of topics such as symptoms management, relationships, and transitions back to school or work for ages 18-35
- First Episode of Psychosis Family Support and Psycho-education Group - Meets weekly for education and support around the topic of psychosis. Family group is FREE and open to the public
Exact treatment services vary by program. Talk with your provider for more information.
