REACH’s mission is to raise mental health awareness and understanding of mental illness within the community while offering culturally competent and evidence-informed treatment to youth and young adults and their families. REACH is committed to providing prevention and early intervention services for individuals (ages 10-25) who are at risk for or experiencing early psychosis throughout Santa Clara County.
Individuals who develop psychosis can have their own unique set of indicators and experiences, based on personal circumstances.
Yet, there are four key symptoms associated with a psychotic episode:
Psychosis is a brain condition which, if untreated, prevents the person from being able to know what is real and what is not real. The REACH program was created to detect early warning signs of psychosis that may pose a threat to young adults and to provide effective support and treatment.
Early symptoms are often subtle but can be quite disabling. They affect young people’s ability to complete schoolwork, interact socially, and accomplish daily tasks.
Early intervention can coordinate a team of professionals to support individuals who have experienced their first episode of psychosis.
With early, effective treatment and support, most young people will succeed in school, work, and life. Early intervention allows:
There is significant evidence to suggest that early treatment has significant benefits. With early detection it is possible to delay or even prevent the onset of chronic psychosis.
It is also shown that early intervention can reduce hospitalization and increase engagement with community services and support resources.
The REACH Team can assist youth and their families to strengthen coping skills, reduce stress and improve all areas of daily life.
One in four Americans will suffer from a mental illness at some point.
One in ten children and adolescents suffer from mental illness.
For people ages 15-24, suicide is the third leading cause of death.
Meets any of the early warning signs
Youth is between the ages of 10-25
Lives in Santa Clara County
Medi-Cal eligible or uninsured/unsponsored
REACH Program Offices:
Starlight Community Services
1885 Lundy Ave., Ste 223
San Jose, CA 95131
Download our 2022 services brochure below, in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.
REACH 2022 Services Brochure (English)
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