First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Program

Supporting youth and families on their journey of recovery from a first episode of psychosis — helping build a life worth living. Our FEP team collaborates with youth to encourage independence, strengthen resilience, honor voice and choice, instill hope for the future, and cultivate growth.

Recovery is possible and hope is here! Call 951-358-6005 or email [email protected] to get started today.

Support for Ages 12-26 Experiencing:

Communication Challenges

Confused speech or difficulty communicating thoughts clearly

Altered Perceptions

Seeing, hearing and experiencing things others do not

Unusual Beliefs

Unshakeable or unusual beliefs that seem disconnected from reality

Self-Care Decline

Sudden decline in personal hygiene, grooming, or self-care routines

FEP Services

Comprehensive, personalized care tailored to your needs through our Coordinated Specialty Care model.

Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC)

Our CSC model places you at the center of your recovery, with supports collaborating toward your individualized goals.

CSC Team

Our team includes a Clinical Therapist, Psychiatrist, Case Manager, Education/Employment Support, Peer Support, and Parent Partner.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Specialized therapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) techniques.

24/7 After-Hours Support

We offer a 24/7/365 after-hours support line for non-emergency assistance services when you need it most.

In-Home Behavioral Services

Our team can provide in-home behavioral services at your home, in the community, at a clinic, or in a school setting.

Support & Skills Groups

Support Groups, Art Expression, Social Skills, and Cognitive Remediation. New groups added as availability permits.

Who Can Benefit from FEP?

Youth Focused

FEP is a Specialty Mental Health Service for youth aged 12-26 with recent onset psychosis.

Eligible Diagnoses

Affective and Non-Affective Psychosis Disorders including Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Delusional Disorder, Bipolar with Psychotic Features, and Depression with Psychotic Features.

Voluntary Participation

Members must voluntarily agree to participate in services; they cannot be mandated or coerced into attending.

Important Considerations

This program may not be suitable for individuals with severe developmental or intellectual delays.

FEP Service Locations

We serve Riverside County with three convenient locations

FEP - Western Region

2085 Rustin Ave., Bldg. 2
Riverside, CA 92507

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FEP - Desert Region

78-140 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253

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FEP - Mid-County Region

450 E. San Jacinto Ave.
Perris, CA 92571

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Hours of Operation

Mon-Thurs: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

May accommodate later appointments on a case-by-case basis.

951-358-6005

Call to schedule your intake appointment