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Board hears presentation on PrEP early-psychosis program for students
Summary
The Mental Health Association of San Francisco briefed the board on two programs — SOLVE (peer education to reduce stigma) and PrEP (Prevention Recovery Early Psychosis), a two-year early-intervention outreach, assessment and treatment program for 14–27 year olds funded by the Mental Health Services Act and developed with UCSF and community partners.
The Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) presented Oct. 12 on SOLVE and PrEP, two prevention and early-intervention programs funded by the Mental Health Services Act.
MHASF described SOLVE (Sharing Our Lives, Voices, and Experiences) as a peer-driven classroom program that reduces stigma by having people with lived experience and trained volunteers speak about mental health. The agency also described PrEP (Prevention Recovery Early Psychosis), a two-year, evidence-based outpatient program targeting adolescents and transition-age youth (primarily ages 14–27) that provides formal diagnostic assessment, intensive care management, multi-family groups, cognitive behavioral therapy and a medication-management algorithm developed with UCSF.
Michael (MHASF program staff) said PrEP—s aim is early diagnosis and treatment to reduce the duration of untreated psychosis. The program team listed Family Services Agency of San Francisco as the lead contractor and UCSF as a clinical partner; other collaborators included Larkin Street, Sojourner Truth Foster Family Agency and the Department of Public Health. MHASF gave a referral number (415-476-7278) and the website prepwellness.org (with a 21-question assessment planned). Staff confirmed services and treatment are free for students and families and said presentations to schools and professional development for staff can be tailored and offered in bilingual formats.
Board members asked about family engagement, how presentations would reach students and staff, and the role of peer educators; MHASF said they will work with the Student Advisory Council and wellness coordinators and can tailor content for schools.
What—s next: MHASF said it will begin school presentations and outreach in the coming weeks and asked board staff to help coordinate bookings with school wellness coordinators and SAC representatives.
