The first step is to ask for help. If you believe you may have symptoms of psychosis, or any of the symptoms associated with any of the disorders mentioned, you should talk to your family, friends, counsellor or doctor. Don't feel ashamed, or try to deal with this on your own. Ask questions and accept help. With treatment, most people recover from a first episode of psychosis.

Don't wait to ask for help. Everyone needs help at some time in his or her life and you will recover faster with the proper type of support and intervention.

Fraser South

If you live in the Fraser South area of British Columbia (Delta, Langley, Surrey or White Rock)

There is a local number you can call during regular work hours. The number is answered by the Intake Clinician in the EPI Program, who will answer your questions and can refer you to other mental health services if appropriate.

The number for the Fraser South EPI Program is:
604-538-4278.

In order to assist, the clinician will ask you questions about why you felt the need to call now, what problems you are experiencing, what help you may have sought in the past and what type of help may be of assistance now. Please refer to the signs and symptoms section of this website before calling.

If you live in our area and need emergency assistance, you can call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency room.

Fraser North

If you live in the Fraser North area of British Columbia (Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Maple Ridge)

The number for the Fraser North EPI Program is:
604-777-8386

In order to assist, the clinician will ask you questions about why you felt the need to call now, what problems you are experiencing, what help you may have sought in the past and what type of help may be of assistance now. Please refer to the signs and symptoms section of this website before calling.

If you live in our area and need emergency assistance, you can call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency room.

Fraser East

If you live in the Fraser East Area of British Columbia (Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission, Hope)

The number for the Fraser East EPI Program is:
1-866-870-7847

In order to assist, the clinician will ask you questions about why you felt the need to call now, what problems you are experiencing, what help you may have sought in the past and what type of help may be of assistance now. Please refer to the signs and symptoms section of this website before calling.

If you live in our area and need emergency assistance, you can call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency room.

If you live outside our area

In some areas of British Columbia, early psychosis services may be available, either as an established program, a newly developing service, or a contact person. Please call the following for early psychosis information if you live in:

Vancouver
604-225-2211

Victoria
250-889-4284

Campbell River
250-850-5800 (Adult)

Courtenay
250-338-9777 (Adult)

Cowichan Valley
250-701-5910 (Adult)
250-715-2896 (Youth)

Vernon
250-549-5737

Kamloops
250-851-7450 (Adult)
250-376-7855 (Youth)

Kelowna
250-868-7788 (19 - 25 years)
250-861-7301 (13-18 years)

Penticton
250-770-3555 (19-30 years old)
250-487-4422 (18 and under)

Alternatively

Contact your family physician or local mental health center. Some links are provided on our website or check your local telephone listings under Health or Mental Health services.