Ryther's First Episode Psychosis Services provides comprehensive treatment for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis, helping them identify personal goals and recovery needs to regain functioning at work, school, home, and other areas of life. A dedicated team of mental health professionals collaborates with the client, family, doctors, teachers, employers, and other key individuals to offer education on psychosis and reduce barriers to treatment, ensuring effective support for recovery.
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Common Symptoms of Psychosis:
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Exhibiting behaviors that others may describe as odd, bizarre, weird, or unusual.
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Saying things that don’t make sense/delusional.
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Becoming paranoid/convinced others are out to get them.
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Talking to someone that others cannot see or hear.
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Easily confused, disorganized – suddenly unable to complete tasks they used to do with ease.
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A big change in how they used to be – acting like a different person without a clear reason.
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Isolating/withdrawing.
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Laughing or smiling out of context.
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Being out of touch/disconnected from reality.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

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Experiencing a first episode of psychosis – onset of symptoms or a diagnosis within the last two years.
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Have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, schizophreniform, or other psychotic disorder, Bipolar disorder with psychotic features, other specified bipolar disorder, Manic episode with psychotic symptoms, Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features, Delusional Disorder, Brief psychotic disorder.
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Be between the ages of 15–24. We can serve adults until their 26th birthday. At that time, it is appropriate to seek continued treatment with an adult-servicing agency or provider(s).
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Be a resident of King or Snohomish counties

INSURANCE & REFERRAL INFORMATION

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​​Referring providers, please contact us to consult and ask any questions as you explore program fit for clients you are considering referring.
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We accept the following insurance: First Choice, Premera, Regence, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWise, Optum United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare Community Plan of Washington, and all Medicaid MCOs: Molina, United Health Care, Wellpoint, Community Health Plan of Washington, and Coordinated Care.