Adult Mental Health Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode of Psychosis

Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis (CSC-FEP) program provides outpatient mental health treatment to people experiencing an early onset of psychosis.

Psychosis is a symptom of mental illness. People experiencing psychosis may hallucinate or exhibit signs of paranoia, delusions, and disorganized thoughts and behaviors. For example, a person experiencing psychosis may:

  • Hear voices that only they can hear;
  • See something that only they can see;
  • Believe they have special powers;
  • Be suspicious of others; or
  • Have trouble thinking clearly or concentrating.

There are many possible causes of psychosis, including physical or mental illness, substance misuse, stress or trauma. Psychosis can affect any person, across all socioeconomic and ethnic groups.

What Are the Benefits of CSC?

In Texas, CSC programs have a multidisciplinary team which includes a psychiatrist, licensed therapist, certified family partner, certified peer support specialist, case manager, and supportive employment and education specialist. The goal of the CSC-FEP program is to empower the person’s ability to lead a self-directed life within the community. CSC-FEP is more effective than usual care resulting in better functioning and fewer symptoms, relapses and hospitalizations.

Who Is Eligible for CSC Services?

People are eligible if they are ages 15 to 30 years and have a psychotic disorder diagnosed regardless of the age of the person at onset. People seeking CSC services can contact their local mental health authority (LMHA) or local behavioral health authority (LBHA) to determine if there is a CSC provider in their area.

How Do I Get CSC Services?