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Resources for Individuals.

Experiencing a first episode of psychosis can be very confusing and distressing. Below is information to help you better understand changes you might be experiencing and help you in getting support.
​Information on Psychosis:
  • Understanding Psychosis - NIMH
  • NAMI Early Psychosis 

How to Get Help:
  • Use the Treatment Locator to find an early intervention service near you.​
    • If you're in the Greater New Haven area, call STEP (203) 589-0388
  • ​Beacon FEP ICM Program: (not a treatment program) 
    • A statewide program for Medicaid enrolled members ages 16 to 26. Identified members will be offered support by Beacon’s FEP Intensive Care Manager (ICM) and/or Peer Specialist (PS). The FEP ICM and Peer will help these emerging adults and their families become connected to the appropriate levels of care within the state.
      • Contact: Michelle Queen michelle.queen@beaconhealthoptions.com / 860-391-7179 or Jo Allen:  jo.allen@beaconhealthoptions.com / 860-395-7041 
  • Mental Health Crisis Intervention Services - Connecticut

Stories of People Living with Psychosis:
  • Cecila McGough - Founder of Students with Psychosis
  • Bethany Yeiser - 'My Journey Through Schizophrenia and Homelessness'  TedTalk
  • Ellyn Saks - A Tale of Mental Illness - From the Inside
  • On Track NY - Voices of Recovery
  • Center for Practice Innovations - Video Resources

Advocacy Organizations:
  • Turningpoint CT - Peer run organization aiming to empower teens and young adults in their search for emotional and mental health in CT
  • Students with Psychosis - Empowering Students and Advocates Living with Psychosis.
  • NAMI Connecticut - National Alliance on Mental Illness - CT
  • Strong 365 - Mental Health Support Community
  • Active Minds - Mental Health Advocacy
  • FAVOR Connecticut - Empowering Families as Mental Health Advocates

Support Groups:
  • NAMI CT: Young Adult Connection Community - Online check-in groups. Weekdays, 3:30-4:40 pm.
    • Contact Val for Zoom Meeting Info: VLepoutre@namict.org

Other Helpful Info:
  • ​Short Guide to Psychiatric Drugs
  • Cannabis use and Psychosis​

Mental Health Benefits:
  • SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
  • SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
  • Medicare
  • Husky (Medicaid Connecticut)
  • Veyo (Non-emergency medical transportation)
  • Title 19
  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

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