Early Psychosis Support Program
NAMI Urban LA's Early Psychosis Support Program helps connect young people and their loved ones in the South LA area to the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health PIER Early Psychosis Program. The PIER Early Psychosis Program is an outpatient mental health program that helps youth and young adults ages 12-25 and their loved ones learn how to build coping skills, reduce stress and stay on track with their goals.
For more information contact Carolyn Winston at carolyn@namiurbanla.org or 323-294-7814, ext 118.
Have you noticed changes in a young person you know?
- Increased sensitivity to light, sound or touch
- Difficulty with concentration, memory and attention
- Difficulty communicating with and understanding others
- Feeling suspicious or fearful of others, including people they have trusted before
- Hearing sounds or voices, seeing visions, or experiencing strange sensations that others do not perceive
- Odd or unusual behaviors or beliefs that are new and uncharacteristic for the person
- Difficulties in school or work that are new, significant and progressive
- Social withdrawal from friends and family
