We are a group of families in the Lower Mainland (Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Delta) area of British Columbia, Canada who met because we all have loved ones who suffer psychosis, and who are or were involved in the Fraser South EPI program. (Early Psychosis Intervention Program).

We therefore know the turmoil, devastation, confusion, upset and grief you may be experiencing with psychosis in your family. We believe however, that we can help you, much as we have helped each other in this group over the past year.

Each one of us in the group were once individuals trying to handle psychosis alone, we were ignorant of the causes, treatments, outcomes to be expected, and a hundred other details which would help us deal with this nasty illness.
Luckily we had a common bond, our children were all involved in the Fraser South EPI program, a relatively new program with motivated staff and new concepts for dealing with mental illness.

The first thing we learned was that recovery is expected! We then learned that we, as parents, were considered an essential part of the recovery team... What a novel idea!
We learned that we were equal partners in our childrens treatment as we were the 'experts' on our children.

To summarize our efforts, we have learned everything we can about psychosis, and continue to do so. We have shared our experiences and many, many 'insights' as we recognize that while all cases are individual, there are experiences, thoughts and emotions common to us all.

We continue to support and respect each other as we live this journey.

If you feel like we do, that you can benefit from this type of support email your comments, questions or input to pspops@psychosissupport.com Please be aware that individual responses will not be possible but your input and questions may be included on the web site (no names).