Philadelphia-PERC

Our program’s main goals are to:

• Stabilize symptoms
• Maintain cognition and functioning
• Optimize their well-being and daily functioning
• Foster their talents, skills, relationships, and vocations

Referred individuals are screened over the phone within 24-48 hours. For those appropriate for the program, an in-person assessment typically occurs within 7-14 business days.

The initial, customized assessment typically includes the following:

• Interview and evaluation by a psychiatric expert in early psychosis.
• Standard physical and neurological examination, and blood work testing to detect possible medical disorders that may produce behavioral symptoms.
• Review of medical records, prior treatments and responses.
• Formulation and discussion of treatment and support plan.