First Episode Psychosis Clinic

Designed to meet the needs of young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis, this clinic assists individuals and their families with the initial period of recovery and adjustment.

Our goal is to identify and treat early signs of psychosis as soon as possible.

Psychosis happens when a person loses contact with reality and cannot tell the difference between what is real and what is not. Psychosis usually appears in a person's late teens or early twenties. About three out of every 100 people will have a psychotic episode in their lifetimes.

The people we help are young people who become distressed by changes in their thoughts, perceptions, and feelings. These changes may be difficult to describe to others and often become a source of concern for young people and their families.

Mental and emotional problems are often like physical problems; the sooner they are treated, the better. In the past it was common to delay active treatment until clear signs of psychosis appeared. However, the longer an illness is left untreated, the greater the disruption to the person's ability to study, work, make friends and interact comfortably with.

Referral Required: Yes.

Contact: (416) 535-8501, ext. 6865

Contact: Fax: (416) 260-4197

Location: 7th floor, College Street site, 250 College Street, Toronto, Ontario

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