HELPING OTHERS PURSUE EXCELLENCE
About iHOPE
iHOPE is a collaborative effort between the Department of Behavioral Health and Pathways to identify and serve youth and young adults with symptoms of psychosis as early as possible and provide support and treatment based on current research.
Early intervention is key to helping adolescents and young adults deal with psychosis. Early treatment is very effective and ensures a better and faster recovery by reducing symptom progression. With treatment, young people can maintain their personal identity, be an advocate for themselves, and potentially avoid hospitalization.
Take our free screening to learn more about the symptoms of psychosis:
What are the Indicators?
It is important to be aware of the early signs of psychosis.
Performance
Changes
New trouble with…
• Reading or understanding complex sentences
• Speaking or understanding what others say
• Coordination
• Attendance or grades
Behavior
Changes
• Extreme fear for no apparent reason
• Bizarre actions, statements, or beliefs
• Extreme social withdrawal
• Decline in appearance or hygiene
• Unusual sleep patterns (too much/not enough)
Perceptual
Changes
• Fear others are trying to hurt them
• Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells, or touch
• Visual changes such as distorted faces or wavy lines
• Feeling like someone else is putting thoughts in your head or taking thoughts from you
Take the Screening
Have you experienced these symptoms? Take our free screening to learn more.
How Can We Help?
• Are you or a family member between the ages of 15 and 30 years old?
• Are you experiencing changes in performance, behavior, or perception that are confusing or upsetting?
If you answer yes to both of these questions, we have experts able to offer help, information, and support for you and your family. You are not alone!
What to Do
If you have concerns about things you are experiencing, you can;
Take our free screening
or
Call 606-324-1141 and ask to be directed to an iHOPE team member. The iHOPE team is specially trained to help you address any worries you may have.
Individualized Supports Available can Include:
• Assessment
• Psychoeducation
• Individual and group psychotherapy
• Family therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Medication management and evaluation
• Targeted case management
• Community support
• Supported employment/education
• Peer Support
• Referral to additional services/programs
Supports Available to our Communities
• Outreach and Education
• Consultation and Collaboration
• Training community partners using PRIME Screening