What is this program?
The Slaight Centre Early Intervention Service provides outpatient services to clients experiencing psychosis as their primary presenting issue. The program aims to improve outcomes for young people with psychosis through early identification, intervention and treatment.
What does this program offer?
- Individual consultation and assessment
- Individualized medication treatment
- Patient education
- Management of symptoms
- Support and counselling
- Case management
- Ongoing risk assessments
- Family education and support
- Peer support services
- Supported education and employment
Who is this program for?
14 – 29 years old
Toronto – full intervention
(For youth outside of Toronto, consultations are offered)
How can I access this program?
In-person
Virtual
Do I need a referral?
- Self-referral
- Call: Access CAMH, 416 535-8501, press 2
- Referral Inquiries – Slaight Centre Early Intervention Service: 416-535-8501, ext. 37702
- General Inquiries – Slaight Centre Early Intervention Service: 416-535-8501, ext. 34841
- Primary care referral (i.e. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner)
- Referral through Access CAMH: CAMH Referral Form
- Hospital referral
- Community/agency/school referral through Access CAMH
Are there any people who aren’t the best fit for this program?
While this program aims to help everyone, there are some that have needs this program doesn’t cover, including:
- Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or personality disorders with transient or non-primary psychotic symptoms
- Severe intellectual disability
- Needing Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) level care
- Needing court/Children’s Aid Society (CAS)/Nonconformance Report (NCR)/insurance assessments
Learn more
Slaight Centre Early Intervention Service (SCEIS) – Outpatient Program | CAMH
