Slaight Centre Early Intervention Service (SCEIS)

Intended For

Young people:

• Aged 16-29 years
• Psychosis is the primary presenting issue (e.g. in relation to schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective, bipolar I, psychosis not otherwise specified, substance-induced psychosis)
• Has not received more than one year of early psychosis intervention services previously (unless less than 24 yrs of age or transfer of care due to relocation, i.e. moving from Ottawa to Toronto and requires ongoing early psychosis intervention)

Referral Requirements:

Self-referral and/or physician/hospital/community agency/school referral accepted

Additional Referral Details

New referrals can be faxed to Access CAMH at 416 979-6815 using the CAMH referral form or the electronic form.

Services Offered As:

Outpatient

Program Duration:

Up to 3 years as clinically indicated for those residing in the CAMH local area [(East) Don Valley River to (West) Humber River; (South) Lake Ontario to (North) Eglinton]. During initial stabilization period, efforts will be made to refer patients to their local early intervention service if applicable.

Waiting Period:

Strides are made to offer an consultation within 2 weeks of receipt of referral.

Location:

Queen Street site - 1025 Queen Street West

Additional Location Details:

4th floor

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Phone Number:

Access CAMH: 416 535-8501, press 2

More Contact Details:

Slaight Centre Early Intervention Service: 416 535-8501, ext. 34841/37702

Types of Treatment and Services Offered

• Initial consultation and assessment
• Individualized medication treatment
• Patient education
• Management of symptoms
• Support and counselling
• Case management
• Ongoing risk assessments
• Family education and support
• Supported education and employment
• Peer support
• Recovery programming

Program Overview

SCEIS supports recovery through early assessment and the development of a comprehensive treatment plan that is client- and family-centred and recovery-focused, with the goal of improving functioning. We also provide education and support to family members of those receiving SCEIS services.

The program integrates the following former clinics and services: First Episode Psychosis Clinic (FEPC), Home Intervention Service (HIP), Mood and Anxiety Early Intervention Clinic (EIC), First Assessment Clinical Team (FACT) Peel, and Learning Employment Advocacy Recreation Network (LEARN).

The program’s goal is to improve outcomes for young people with psychosis through early identification, intervention and treatment tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, based on emerging best practices in clinical care and research.

Assessment and Comprehensive Coordinated Treatment Plan

Psychosis can cause acute distress and confusion in a young person, as well as for their family and friends. For many reasons, there can be a long delay before a young person manages to access appropriate treatment. This delay can significantly impact the development of skills necessary for achieving independent living, having adult relationships and developing careers. Early intervention with the focus on specialized interventions and recovery improves recovery outcomes and reduces the negative effects of this condition.

The Slaight Centre outpatient service is a youth-friendly program that provides an easily accessible, stigma-free model of care to young people that meets their specific developmental needs.

For ongoing care after initial assessment, we may suggest services closer to home as there are early intervention services across the province.

For information about our Clinical High Risk Service, click here.