First Episode of Psychosis Treatment Programs

First Episode Psychosis (FEP) can be described as a disruption to a person’s thoughts and perceptions that may make it difficult for them to understand what is real and what is not. Research has shown that people experiencing psychosis have better treatment outcomes when they receive care as early as possible following their first experience with these symptoms.

Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) is designed to meet the needs of those experiencing FEP. The CSC model incorporates a comprehensive package of services including medication/primary care, psychotherapy, case management, family education and support, and supported employment and education.

Providers

The Local Governing Entities (LGE) below, EPIC-NOLA and the EpiCenter provide coordinated specialty care for people who have been experiencing psychosis for less than 2 years. Each provider also has specific inclusion and exclusion criteria for admittance to their FEP programs. Contact the provider directly to discuss your individual needs and their eligibility criteria.

Capital Area Human Services District

• Parishes served: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana
• Clinic providing FEP services:

  • 2751 Wooddale Blvd., Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

    • Phone: 225-925-1906 or 800-768-8824

  • http://www.cahsd.org/

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority

• Parishes served: Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington
• Clinics providing FEP services:

  • 900 Wilkinson St., Mandeville, LA 70448
    
  • 2331 Carey St., Slidell, LA 70458
    
  • 835 Pride Dr., Suite B, Hammond, LA 70401
    
  • http://www.fphsa.org/

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

• Parish served: Jefferson
• Clinic providing FEP services:

  • 3616 South I-10 Service Road West, Suite 100, Metairie, LA 70001

    • Phone: 504-846-6901 or 504-838-5257

  • https://www.jphsa.org/

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

• Parishes served: Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne
• Clinics providing FEP services:

  • 157 Twin Oaks Dr., Raceland, LA 70394

    • Phone: 985-537–6823 or 800-840-7758

  • 232 Belle Terre Blvd., Suite B, Laplace, LA 70068

    • Phone: 985-651-7064 or 800-256-5508

  • 1809 West Airline Hwy., Laplace, LA 70068

    • Phone: 985-652-8444 or 800-709-2635

  • 500 Roderick St. Suite B, Morgan City, LA 70380

    • Phone: 985-380-2460 or 800-481-6882

  • 5599 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA 70360
    
  • http://www.sclhsa.org/

Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic – New Orleans (EPIC-NOLA)

• Parishes served: Greater New Orleans Region
• Clinic providing FEP services:
  

EpiCenter – Volunteers of America North Louisiana

• Parishes served: Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto, Webster, Red River, Claiborne, Bienville, Sabine, Natchitoches
• Clinic providing FEP services:
  

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