Early Assessment and Support Alliance
EASA Center for Excellence
Our Mission
EASA Center for Excellence
The EASA Center for Excellence is part of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. With support from the university and Oregon Health Authority, “EASA CforE” is a nationally recognized research and technical assistance program for early psychosis intervention programs across the United States.
Our Vision
We Envision A Society
We envision a society—from the largest systems of care to individuals’ unique support networks—that values the lived experience and perspectives of every person, and is able to mobilize quickly and effectively to meet the needs of young people who are experiencing mental health challenges, particularly those who are having symptoms of psychosis or who are at-risk for psychosis.
Diversity
We celebrate diversity and honor the unique challenges that people face as well as the strengths and creativity they demonstrate in meeting those challenges
Community
We are sustained, informed and energized by and members of a community of young people, families, friends, peer specialists, and others
Experience
We respect and listen to lived experience, acting upon what we learn
Leadership
We are excited to be part of a local, national, and international community that establishes, examines, and disseminates best practices for at-risk youth
Evidence
We examine, disseminate, and contribute to up-to-date, evidence-based data that informs policy and practice
Teamwork
We practice and collaborate utilizing a transdisciplinary approach