Eligibility
PREP serves youth and young adults age 14-26 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis or found to be at clinical high risk for psychosis. Clients must live in Salt Lake County.
cost
There is no cost to clients for PREP services, regardless of insurance or income. PREP works with all insurance providers, including Medicaid, and accepts clients without insurance.
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by clients, family members or friends, or medical/behavioral health professionals. Please call or email the PREP team to start the referral process. You will be asked to provide the client’s name and date of birth, a completed PRIME screener, and additional information about the client’s mental health history.
Inquiries and referrals
801-500-3692
prep@voaut.org
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The PREP Team (Prevention and Recovery from Early Psychosis) provides early intervention support for youth and young adults age 14-26 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis or found to be at clinical high risk for psychosis. Early intervention is the gold standard to treat psychosis symptoms, reduce need for hospitalization, and help young people at risk for psychosis stay on track to meet life goals.
PREP clients receive two years of no-cost, community-based, outpatient care. Services include: case management, medication management, therapy, family education/support, occupational therapy, peer support services, and employment or education support.
You may benefit from the PREP team if you have been experiencing unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, such as: seeing or hearing things that others cannot see or hear, feeling others can read your mind, or becoming more suspicious of others. These can be early warning signs of psychosis – a mental health condition that can be associated with many different diagnoses and can be treated well when symptoms are addressed early. If you or loved one need support for early psychosis symptoms, contact PREP to learn more.
Case Management
Case management helps clients and family members with health insurance, housing and food security, navigating court involvement, and connecting to community resources.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Participant and prescriber meet regularly to determine appropriate medication, if needed. Our prescriber has over a decade of experience partnering with clients to tailor medication routines to achieve safety, health, and wellness while minimizing negative side effects.
Psychotherapy
Licensed clinicians utilize evidenced-based practices to provide individual, family, and group therapy to help clients learn about their psychosis, build resilience, and find their strengths.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) empowers individuals to develop the skills, routines, and environments that support participation daily life. From getting better sleep to improving your thinking skills or budgeting for your first apartment, OT helps clients move into adulthood with confidence.
Peer Support
Peer support services place hope and community at the heart of recovery. Working 1:1 or in groups with a PREP team member with their own lived experience of psychosis helps clients see that they are not alone, and that the challenges of today will not always be so difficult.
Family Education and Support
PREP encourages clients to involve members of their family of origin, chosen family, and/or friends, if they would like. Building family members’ understanding of psychosis helps them play an active role in the recovery process.
Employment Support
Employment specialists assist clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful and competitive jobs in the community. For young people, this can include consulting with school teams to help develop an individualized path to academic success.
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