Early Intervention in Psychosis
Early Intervention in Psychosis
The Aldrington Centre, 35 New Church Road
Hove, BN3 4AG
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Tel: 01273 718682
Email: headspace@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
Website: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/services/eip/
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Sussex provides support to 14 to 35 year olds experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Early Intervention means getting help for problems when they start, before they develop into a more serious illness – the earlier someone gets help, the more quickly support can be put in place to help their recovery. The service is for people living in the Brighton and Hove area.
Aims of the Early Intervention Service:
• To reduce the length of time young people are left without any treatment
• For people’s first experience with mental health services to be as least stigmatising as possible
• To reduce symptoms and support social recovery after a first episode of psychosis for up to 3 years, so young people can reach their potential
• To prevent or reduce the severity of relapses
• To support and inform families/carers and involve them as much as possible
• To improve professional and the publics awareness of the symptoms of psychosis and the need for early assessment, by linking effectively with a range of services
• To use evidence based treatments and promote these to others working with young people experiencing psychosis.
Where and when
Anyone can refer to the EIP Team in Brighton and Hove. This could be the young person themselves, their family, carer or a concerned acquaintance. Just phone the number above and someone will be able to advise you.
The service operates from 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. If you need to speak to someone out of these hours please phone Sussex Partnership Mental Healthline on 0300 5000 101.
In case of an emergency where someone is at high risk of harming themselves or others please phone 999.
Age range
14 – 35
