Psychosis
Psychosis is a medical condition that is characterized by a person’s loss of contact with reality. It affects their thoughts, perceptions, and/or behaviours. Psychosis is commonly associated with schizophrenia, and sometimes with depression or bipolar disorder. It can also be a result of drug use.
If you have a loved one who is struggling with psychosis, AMI-Quebec can help! Click HERE for information about our family counselling program, HERE for our workshops, or HERE for our support groups (Family and Friends for caregivers; Kaleidoscope for people living with any mental illness; Young Adults for anyone aged 18-30 who is struggling with their mental health or who cares about someone who is; Queer Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ people who either have their own mental health challenges or who care about someone who does).
Please see below for organizations that can provide help and more information about psychosis–what it is, how to cope with it, and treatment possibilities. You can also click here for our schizophrenia resource list.
| ORGANIZATION (website) | PHONE | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQPPEP | Online | Information and resources for psychosis in Quebec [F] | QC |
| Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis | 905-525-8213 | Primarily for clinicians but also includes information and podcasts about psychosis [E/F] | Online |
| Cannabis & Psychosis - Exploring the Link | info@cannabisandpsychosis.ca | Educating individuals on the link between cannabis and psychosis from experts and people with first hand experience [E/F] | Canada |
| Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | 416-535-8501 1-800 463-2338 | Information on the symptoms of psychosis [E] | ON |
| Continuum Santé Mentale Jeuness (Clinique JAP) | 514-890-8242 | Services for youth aged 18-30 who have psychosis and live in the area served by the CSSS Jeanne-Mance et Coeur-de-l'île [F] | Montreal |
| CAYR (Douglas Hospital) | 514-761-6131 x3381 | Assessment and prevention for youth at risk of psychosis [E/F] (referral needed) | Montreal (Verdun) |
| Early Psychosis Intervention | Website | Info on symptoms and treatment of psychosis for youth [E] | BC |
| Jewish General Hospital First Episode Psychosis Program (FEPP) | 514-340-8222 x24213 | Help for individuals between the ages of 16-35 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis and for their families [E/F] | Montreal |
| Mind Your Mind (MYM) | Website | Extensive information on psychosis, treatment options, and myths [E] | Canada |
| PEPP-Montreal | 514-888-4453 | Early intervention psychosis treatment for 1st episodes in people 14-35 [E/F] (referral needed) | Montreal (Verdun) |
| PEPP-MUHC | 514-934-1934 x 34599 or 514-226-1464 | Help provide treatment for youth aged 17-35 experiencing their first episode of psychosis [E/F] (referral not needed for a triage assessment) | Montreal |
| Psychosis 101 | 1-888-495-7830 | Information on symptoms, myths, and treatment of psychosis [E/F] | ON |