The document provides information about an early psychosis intervention collaborative (EPIC) that helps individuals aged 16-25 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. To get involved, the first step is to schedule a meeting with the EPIC team by calling their office to discuss how they can assist. EPIC aims to help individuals recover and live successful lives through relationships and personalized support during their recovery journey.

1. How Do I Get
Involved?
The first step is simply to schedule time
for members of our team to meet with
you and your family and share your
story to help us learn how we may
assist you.
All first time appointments will be
located wherever you feel most
comfortable, whether it’s our office,
your living room, or anywhere in
between.
To schedule a time to meet, we invite
you to call us at 706-369-6363 ext.
3100.
EPIC
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
2085 South Millege Avenue, Suite 1
Athens, GA 30605
706-639-6363
Early Psychosis
Intervention
Collaborative

2. Our Mission and Values
Who We Are
EPIC is a team dedicated to presenting
hope and offering support to individuals
and families struggling with the onset of
psychosis-based illness. EPIC exists to
collaborate, encourage, educate, and
provide resources to these individuals in
every area of their recovery.
The vision of EPIC is that we actually
believe these things:
► Individuals with psychosis do recover
and live successful, self-directed lives.
► Recovery is facilitated by relationships.
People are meant to know and be
known, and a sense of community is
essential to the healing process.
► Recovery is a personal journey. There
are many pathways to recovery, and
this process is owned by the individual.
Who We Serve
EPIC Services are available to residents
of the following 10 Counties:
Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson,
Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe,
and Walton
“Without an early
intervention program, I
would not have been able to
graduate and have the life I
have.”
-Mike C.
How do I know if this team can
help me?
Our team seeks to support individuals age
16-25 who are experiencing their first
episode of psychosis. What this means is
that within the past 12-18 months the
individual has reported or demonstrated,
among other potential psychosis
symptoms:
► Hallucinations which can be auditory
(e.g., hearing voices) or visual
experiences. For the person who
experiences hallucinations, they are
very real.
► Delusions which are false fixed beliefs,
which may involve paranoia (e.g., a man
who believes the FBI is chasing him)
We utilize a multi-disciplinary team with
a variety of backgrounds and
experiences that enable us to meet
each individual where they are in their
journey toward recovery.
Our team includes:
► Licensed Clinicians who will
collaborate with individuals and their
families to overcome the challenges
they will face and strengthen their
skills for effectively managing the
healing process.
► Certified Peer Specialists who,
utilizing their own lived experiences
with psychosis, can assist individuals
and their families in navigating the
path to sustained recovery.
► Licensed Medical Staff who can assist
individuals in evaluating potential
medication options for effectively
managing their symptoms.
How We Help