Psychotic Disorders Referral List
CONTENTS
(1) Local agencies
(2) Psychiatric hospitals in the region
(3) Services for teens and young adults (ages 15-25)
(4) Advocacy, resources, and support
(5) Psychotherapists who have indicated they treat patients with psychosis
(6) Books for significant others of people with psychotic disorders
(1) Local agencies
Benton County Health Services – Behavioral Health [Corvallis]: Phone: (541) 766-6835. Crisis services available 24/7 (888-232-7192). Website: www.co.benton.or.us/health/behavioral_health. Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn Counties: http://bentonlinnhealthcenters.org. For more information about services, see: https://sites.google.com/site/ccbhreferrals/master-lists/psychotherapy/agencies/benton-county
Linn County Department of Health Services [Albany; Lebanon; Sweet Home]: Phone: 541-967-3866. Website: www.linncountyhealth.org/mh. Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn Counties: http://bentonlinnhealthcenters.org. Age: All Ages
Samaritan Mental Health Services
[Hospital with multiple locations, including Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon, and Newport]
Website: www.samhealth.org/health-services/all-services/mental-health
Services: Outpatient psychotherapy and psychiatry
Samaritan Mental Health – Albany: Website: www.samhealth.org/find-a-location/s/samaritan-mental-health-albany. Phone: 541-812-5060; Fax: 541-926-7234
Samaritan Mental Health – Corvallis: Website: www.samhealth.org/find-a-location/s/samaritan-mental-health-corvallis. Phone: 541-768-5235; Fax: 541-768-5201
Samaritan Mental Health Family Center [Corvallis]. Website: www.samhealth.org/find-a-location/s/samaritan-mental-health-family-center. Phone: 541-768-4620; Fax: 541-768-4621
(2) Psychiatric hospitals in the region
Follow the link above.
(3) Services for teens and young adults (ages 15-27)
Early Assessment and Support Alliance: EASA: www.easacommunity.org
EASA is a statewide network of programs which identify youth with symptoms of psychosis as early as possible, and provide support and treatment based on current research.
Brochure [PDF]
(4) Advocacy, resources, and support
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Mid-Valley
See programs for families and consumers
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Family members and caregivers: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers
Guides:
"Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency"
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/Navigating-a-Mental-Health-Crisis
Provides important, potentially life-saving information for people experiencing mental health crises and their loved ones. This guide outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs that a crisis is emerging, strategies to help de-escalate a crisis, available resources and so much more.
"Circle of Care: A Guidebook for Mental Health Caregivers."
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/Circle-of-Care-Guidebook
Circle of Care is designed to guide unpaid friends, family and neighbors who care for someone with a mental health condition. Fact sheets included are intended to assist these caregivers with finding help for the specific challenges identified in the On Pins and Needles study. Circle of Care includes fact sheets that cover:
Finding the Right Provider
Communicating with Health Professionals
Getting an Accurate Diagnosis
Discharge Planning
Health Insurance
Community Services
Dealing with the Criminal Justice System
Planning for the Future
Confidentiality and Family Involvement
Taking Care of Yourself
(5) Psychotherapists who have indicated they treat patients with psychosis
The Psychology Today Find a Therapist database has listings of psychotherapists. The links below go to pages that list psychotherapists who have indicated they treat patients with psychosis.
Oregon: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/oregon?category=psychosis
Benton County: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/or/benton-county?category=psychosis
Linn County: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/or/albany?category=psychosis
Oregon: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/oregon?category=psychosis
(5) Books for significant others of people with psychotic disorders
Compton, M. T., & Broussard, B. (2009). The First Episode of Psychosis: A Guide for Patients and Their Families. Oxford. [Amazon]
Komrad, M. S. (2012). You Need Help! – A Step-by-step Plan to Convince a Loved One to Get Counseling. [Amazon] [Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Morey, B., & Muser, K. T. (2007). The Family Intervention Guide to Mental Illness. [Amazon] [Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Mueser, K. T., & Gingerich, S. (2006). The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia: Helping Your Loved One Get the Most Out of Life. [Amazon] [Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Torrey, E. F. (2006). Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Patients and Providers. [Amazon][Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Young, J., & Adamec, A. (2013). When Your Adult Child Breaks Your Heart: Coping With Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, And The Problems That Tear Families Apart. [Amazon] [Available as an ebook from the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library / Oregon Digital Library Consortium - Library To Go]
Under review
Ron Unger, LCSW [Eugene]: (541) 513-1811. https://recoveryfrompsychosis.org/about-ron-unger/cognitive-therapy-for-psychosis-with-ron-unger-in-eugene-oregon. You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWuQ71t0f8_i6_-SF5gb5iw