Provides comprehensive treatment to individuals who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Treatment services are provided through a team of mental health staff focused on assisting clients in identifying their needs and personal values for recovery. Helps identify clients’ strengths and resiliency factors for recovery as well as develop coping mechanisms.
Prescribes medications and provides education on symptoms and treatment to the client and their supports.

New Journeys offered by Valley Cities at HealthPoint Midway

Provides comprehensive treatment to those ages 15-40 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Focuses on assisting clients in identifying their needs and personal values for recovery. Primarily serves people enrolled in WA Apple Health (Medicaid).

Programs that are staffed by licensed physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of thinking, feeling and behavior affecting children, adolescents and their families. Services include an assessment that involves a detailed exploration of current concerns about the child or adolescent's emotional or behavioral problems, physical health and development, history of parental care (including possible abuse), family relationships and any history of parental/familial mental illness; and a variety of treatment options that may include psychotherapy, medication and/or consultation with other physicians or professionals from schools, juvenile courts, social agencies or other community organizations.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Programs that are staffed by licensed physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, psychoses, sexual dysfunction, adjustment reactions and substance abuse. Psychiatric treatment involves a full mental and physical health evaluation and an individualized treatment plan which may include psychotherapy, medication and other interventions which help patients and their families cope with their illness. General psychiatry applies broadly to all populations with mental disabilities rather than offering more specialized services to specific target groups.

General Psychiatry

Helps youth and young adults get accurate diagnoses and timely and effective care for serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis. 
Therapy includes practical strategies based in proven methods supporting healthy functioning and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis as well as Individual Resiliency Training methods.
Prescribes medication if appropriate. Offers case management.

Specialized Treatment for Early Psychosis offered at Harborview Medical Center

Helps individuals get accurate diagnoses and care for serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis. Serves those ages 15-40 who are experiencing a recent onset of symptoms such as paranoia, hallucinations, and social withdrawal.

Programs that utilize a variety of means to evaluate the mental or emotional status or functioning of people who may be experiencing acute or chronic disturbances. Diagnostic techniques may include observation of the person's behavior, interviews with the individual and significant others, psychological testing as indicated, medical examination, assessment for psychotropic or other medication, and the formulation of an appropriate, ongoing treatment plan which may include voluntary or involuntary hospitalization.