BEAUMONT, Texas — The Spindletop Center announced its Early Onset Psychosis Program that will help people 15-30 years old who are experiencing psychosis for the first time or those within the first two years of symptoms.
“Due to the stigma and fear surrounding a first psychotic break, many times individuals are reluctant to seek help, or even tell anyone about the things they are experiencing,” said Robin Meek, director of Central Region at Spindletop Center. “All services provided are focused on assisting participants in reaching goals to achieve recovery and life goals.”
The non-profit organization said approximately 100,000 adolescents and young adults in the United States experience an onset of psychosis each year.
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, can derail a young person’s social, academic and vocational development.
Licensed professional counselors and qualified mental health professionals will work with participants on coping strategies, understanding their illness, education and employment related skills, among other services.
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BEAUMONT, Texas — Spindletop Center has launched its Early Onset Psychosis Program to engage with persons ages 15 to 30 who are experiencing psychosis for the first time, or within the first two years of onset of symptoms.
Approximately 100,000 adolescents and young adults in the United States experience an onset of psychosis each year. Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, can derail a young person’s social, academic and vocational development.
The program is designed to provide training and support to assist eligible individuals with reaching their educational, employment and life goals regardless of diagnosis. Staff will also provide assistance with medication support for the illness they are experiencing.
The EOP Program staff provide outreach to agencies, schools, universities and other providers to educate and provide a referral source for individuals they are treating who may be eligible.
“Due to the stigma and fear surrounding a first psychotic break, many times individuals are reluctant to seek help, or even tell anyone about the things they are experiencing,” said Robin Meek, director of Central Region at Spindletop Center. “All services provided are focused on assisting participants in reaching goals to achieve recovery and life goals.”
Licensed professional counselors and qualified mental health professionals work with participants on coping strategies, understanding their illness, education and employment related skills and supports, and providing outreach to the community, among other services.
For more information, contact Michelle Thiel, team lead and primary clinician, at Michelle.Thiel@stctr.org or 409.839.1058.
Spindletop Center is a non-profit healthcare organization specializing in behavioral healthcare, programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use services for each stage of life. Our Center serves more than 10,000 people annually throughout Jefferson, Hardin, Orange and Chambers counties and has campuses in Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange and Silsbee. We promote healthy living in our community through innovative and best-practice options that meet the unique needs of every family.
The mission of the Spindletop Center is to help people help themselves by providing resources and supports.
