First Episode Psychosis (FEP) also known as Choices

Goals of the Program 

  • Choices is a program for individuals that experience hearing and seeing things other do not (psychosis) within the last two years.  Works on developing coping skills to strive for a better quality of life and decrease institutionalization. Provides individualized services of peer specialist, therapy, family support and education, medication treatment options, and supported employment and education as well as case management to help with day-to-day basic needs.  

Eligibility 

  • Age 12-26 

  • Wisconsin Resident of Counties: Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, or Washburn 

  • Individuals that experience hearing and/or seeing things others do not (psychosis) within last 2 years.  

Funding 

  • Grant Funded, no cost to enrolled individual 

Contact with Specific Program Questions 

  • Sara Olinger, Manager 715-231-2751 

  • Ellie McKee, Social Worker 715-231-2716 

How to Refer 

  • Call Behavioral Health Access at 715-232-1116