Services provided
Individual:
- Care co-ordination
- Information, support and counselling
- Treatment - medication and psychosocial interventions
- Liaison with education, work and other support agencies
Family:
- Support to individual families
- Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT)
- Carers' Open Evenings
- Psycho-educational groups for carers
Group:
- Social and leisure activities
- Social confidence groups
- Educational/vocational support (e.g. media groups, students' groups)
- 'Voices' groups
Community:
- Links to accommodation agencies
- Advice and advocacy
- Liaison with schools, colleges, employers, primary care, youth agencies
- Raising awareness of psychosis and reducing stigma
Client group
Young people aged 14-35 experiencing a first episode of psychosis or bipolar disorder.
Brief description of the service
Worcestershire's Early Intervention Service addresses the needs of young people (aged 14-35) who have recently experienced a first episode of psychosis or bipolar disorder. Based in Worcester city, we are a countywide service helping individuals and their families to understand and cope with psychosis and help young people achieve social, educational and vocational outcomes. Our aim is to promote recovery, reduce trauma and tackle stigma.
How the service is accessed
Open referral. (i.e. we accept referrals from any agency, including self-referral or carer-referral)
Key contact
Tony Gillam, Clinical Manager, Early Intervention in Psychosis
Tel: 01905 681308
Service base
5 Merriman's Hill Road, Worcester WR3 8AL
Geographical area covered
County-wide service
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