Programs in Connecticut
Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP)
New Haven, CT
Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP) provides comprehensive care for individuals who are early in the course of a psychotic illness. STEP serves individuals ages 16-35 who live with a psychotic illness and live in the Connecticut towns of New Haven, East Haven, West Haven, North Haven, Bethany, Orange, Woodbridge, Milford, Branford, and Hamden. Early intervention in psychosis is an evidence-based practice that helps improve positive lifetime outcomes of those with a psychotic illness. STEP uses early intervention as well as many other forms of treatment from their interdisciplinary program that includes professionals from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, nursing, and social work. This program works with clients and their families to help improve symptoms through a variety of treatments, such as medication management and individual therapy, while keeping the client’s personal goals and preferences a priority.
Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis
Connecticut Mental Health Center
34 Park Street
New Haven, CT
203-589-0388
Advanced Services for Adolescents with Psychosis (ASAP)
Hartford, CT
ASAP is an early intervention program for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) who are at risk for psychosis or are in the early stages of psychotic illnesses, and are exhibiting symptoms that are interfering with daily functioning and are distressing to the individual. ASAP offers partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs, which include individual, group and family therapy, medication management, cognitive remediation, educational and family support, and other services to provide adolescents with the skills they need to return to their daily activities.
Advanced Services for Adolescents with Psychosis (ASAP)
Institute of Living
200 Retreat Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
860-545-7200
Information and Referrals
Speak with an RtoR Resource Specialist about services and referrals to the early in psychosis programs.
