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:
How to Get Help:
Stories of People Living with Psychosis:
Advocacy Organizations:
Support Groups:
Other Helpful Info:
Mental Health Benefits:
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
- 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.
- 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:
Mental Health Benefits:
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The STEP Learning Collaborative is a workforce development and community education initiative hosted by the STEP Program. Our mission is to transform access, care quality, and outcomes for individuals and families impacted by recent onset psychosis throughout the state of Connecticut.
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