• 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

  • Early Psychosis Support Program Offerings

    3 Ways to Engage:

    1

    Education

    Join or coordinate a presentation with the NAMI team to learn more about the PIER Early Psychosis Program.

    2

    Outreach

    Partner with NAMI Urban LA to promote information about the PIER Early Psychosis Program at your local community events.

    3

    Linkage

    Contact NAMI Urban LA to learn more and be directly connected to the Department of Mental Health's PIER Early Psychosis Program.

  • Upcoming Programs

    FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR EARLY PSYCHOSIS SUPPORT PROGRAM: Contact Carolyn Winston, at (323) 294-7814 (Ext. 118) or email carolyn@namiurbanla.org.

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    Virtual NAMI Family Support Group for Families of Teens and Young Adults

    1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30pm-8pm PST

    This safe, confidential group offers free support for family members and loved ones of young people experiencing mental health challenges.

    Loved ones join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Together we will learn more about early psychosis, and the treatment and resources offered by the Department of Mental Health's PIER Program, available to youth aged 12-25.

    Participants can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their child/loved one living with mental health challenges. Our virtual support groups are facilitated on Zoom.

  • Early Psychosis Support Interest Form

    Please fill out the form below and we’ll reach out to you with more information.

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