Between 17 and 26 years of age and exhibiting at least one of the following criteria:

- Primary diagnosis of a DSM-IV TR Axis I Disorder and one of:

• psychiatric symptomatology / functional disability can be managed without the need for psychiatric intensive care services
• inability to be managed in the community with current resources
• if there is substance abuse of dependence, it is concurrent with another Axis I disorder
• first episode psychosis or transitional youth with an exacerbation of their existing psychotics, mood or anxiety disorder

- Decompensation of existing illnesses requiring inpatient medication readjustment or stabilization

- Benefit from specialized assessment and recovery focused programming to optimize level of functioning and facilitate successful reintegration into the community

- Ability to engage in structural programming using cognitive therapy strategies

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Referral form required.