EASA - Early Assessment and Support Alliance - Early Psychosis - Oregon
About This Group
The Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) is Oregon’s groundbreaking program providing comprehensive support for young people ages 15-30 experiencing first-episode psychosis or early at-risk symptoms. Available across multiple Oregon counties including Multnomah, Marion, Deschutes, Benton, Josephine, and Yamhill, EASA offers rapid assessment, counseling, peer mentorship, education support, vocational assistance, medication management, and family support — all completely free of charge.
What to Expect
EASA provides rapid response — contact within two business days of referral — and approximately two years of transitional support. Services include comprehensive assessment, individual counseling, peer mentorship from young adults who have navigated similar experiences, school and educational support, vocational training and job placement, medication management, and family education and support. The program’s multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to help young people maintain their life goals while managing early psychosis symptoms.
About EASA
EASA is a nationally recognized model for coordinated specialty care for first-episode psychosis. By intervening early, EASA helps young people achieve better outcomes, maintain connections to school and work, and build the skills needed for long-term recovery and independence.
Meeting Details
Response Time: Contact within 2 business days of referral
Duration: Approximately 2 years of support
Locations: Multiple county programs across Oregon
Who This Group Is For
Young people ages 15-30 experiencing first-episode psychosis within the last 12 months or displaying early at-risk symptoms for psychotic disorders.
Contact Information
Website: easacommunity.org
Referrals: Contact through local county programs listed on website
Additional Information
Cost: Completely free
Registration: Self-referral or referral from provider, family, or school
Confidentiality: All services are confidential
This listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.