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.
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
2085 Rustin Ave., Bldg. 2
Riverside, CA 92507
78-140 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
450 E. San Jacinto Ave.
Perris, CA 92571