Advancing Services for Psychosis Integration and Recovery (ASPIRE) Clinic

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 330 Brookline Ave, Rabb2 Boston, MA 02215

The Advancing Services for Psychosis Integration and Recovery (ASPIRE) clinic is now accepting referrals at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). We provide comprehensive evaluation and outpatient treatment for individuals experiencing early symptoms of psychosis. Integrated within the larger BIDMC community, we offer coordinated, multidisciplinary care focused on every patient’s individual needs. Our academic center also offers opportunities to participate in clinical research geared toward understanding and developing innovative treatments for early psychosis.

 

Eligibility

Age: 19-45 years old

Diagnosis: Developed a psychotic illness for over a week but less than 5 years

Primary Care: The ASPIRE clinic requires clients to be receiving primary care or other services at BIDMC prior to starting treatment. Clients willing to transition primary care to BIDMC will be considered.

 

Services

  • Comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessment

  • Ongoing psychiatric evaluation and medication management

  • Neuropsychological assessment

  • Integrated treatment with primary care and other medical services at BIDMC

  • Coordination with Addiction Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry and Perinatal Mental Health at BIDMC

  • Support and education for family members

  • Second opinion consultation services

  • Research-oriented clinic with the goal of improving our understanding of psychosis and investigating new treatments

  • Individual Psychotherapy available

  • Cognitive Enhancement Therapy, Multifamily Treatment, and Psychoeducation Groups

  • School and Work Coaching services

 

Cost

We accept all health insurances with the exception of Cigna

 

Contact

For more information and referrals, please email us at aspire-clinic@bidmc.harvard.edu.