Kickstart
Description of Services:
Kickstart is a diverse clinical team specially trained to educate the community, treat youth and assist families in preventing psychosis. We serve young people ages 10 to 25, their families, and their social networks to build support around the youth and promote success in relationships, education, and employment. Kickstart is a Prevention and Early Intervention program funded through San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency and the Mental Health Services Act. Kickstart is a recovery-oriented program that strives to keep hope alive through education and early intervention.
The Kickstart team assists youth and their families to build coping skills, reduce stress, and increase performance in all areas of the youth’s life. Consultations and assessments with trained professionals will determine whether an individual could benefit from Kickstart services.
Treatment includes 12 to 18 months of:
- Multi-Family Groups
- Psycho-Education/Problem-Solving
- Individual/Family Psychotherapy
- Psychiatric/Medication options
- Occupational Therapy
- Education & Employment Support
- Nursing Services
- Peer Support/Mentoring
- 24-hour availability
- Office and community-based services
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