Creating Opportunities
Early Assessment and Support Alliance
EASA provides information and support to young people experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time.
Early Assessment and Support Alliance
Supporting People Who Experience Psychosis
If you are between the ages of 12-27 and are experiencing new mental health symptoms or unusual experiences and want to learn if EASA or another mental health program could be helpful to you, follow this link to access EASA programs.
Why Do I feel this way?
You may be experiencing symptoms of psychosis. Psychosis is a lot more common than you think. You are not alone.
The Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) can help. EASA provides information and support to young people experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time.
Are you or someone you know…
- Seeing or hearing things that other people don’t, like shadows in the corner of your eyes?
- Having unusual thoughts, like experiencing the TV, Internet, or music sending you special messages?
- Having a lot more energy than usual and racing thoughts, so much that you can’t sleep for days?
- Are these things bothering you or causing you to be concerned?
About Psychosis
Psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality.
For Families
Strong social support support is one of the most important contributors to a successful recovery.
For EASA Staff
Available Resources for professionals such as webinars, trainings, and a Early Psychosis Implementation Toolkit.
Early Assessment and Support Alliance
Supporting People
EASA works closely with family members and others who are supportive of the individual to help them succeed.
Need Help Now?
Crisis Resources:
Call 911, go to the emergency room, or call the local crisis line services if you need them.
24/7 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline: 988
988lifeline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Contact Us
Questions?
Contact the EASA Center for Excellence team today!
Email us at: easa@ohsu.edu