We can help…

You are not alone.

Many people experience shifts in how they think, feel, or see the world. These changes can be overwhelming or uncomfortable, especially if you are not sure why they are happening. Reaching out early can help you make sense of what you are experiencing and learn what support is available.

If you want a clearer sense of what these early changes can look like, our Early Warning Signs page offers more detail.

“I couldn’t control what was going on” — A participant shares what early psychosis felt like before getting support.

Everyone’s Experience is Different

Some common changes include:

  • Trouble focusing or keeping track of your thoughts

  • Feeling disconnected from friends or activities

  • Feeling unsure, worried, or suspicious without a clear reason

  • Hearing or seeing things others do not

  • Struggling with school, work, or daily routines

  • Feeling “off” or not like yourself

You can learn more about these kinds of experiences on our What Is Early Psychosis page.

“What Psychosis Can Look Like” — an honest look at what these experiences feel like and why getting help early matters.

Not sure if something is wrong? That is common.

  • Many people worry they are overreacting or hope things will improve on their own.
  • Others feel unsure or afraid to talk about what they are experiencing.
  • Questions are okay. Uncertainty is a normal part of early intervention.
  • Reaching out does not mean you will receive a diagnosis.

What reaching out does

  • It helps you understand what is happening.
  • It helps you decide whether support could be useful.
  • We can explore this together.

How early support can help

Getting help sooner can:

  • Make symptoms easier to understand and manage

  • Help you stay connected to school, work, and the people in your life

  • Reduce stress and uncertainty

  • Give you tools to handle what you are feeling

  • Help you build confidence as you move forward

You can explore how early support improves recovery on our Why Early Intervention Matters and Research and Outcomes pages.

“Early Support Makes a Difference” — participants talk about what getting help early meant for their recovery.

What to expect if you contact PIER

When you reach out, a team member will talk with you and answer any questions. They can help you decide whether an evaluation might be helpful and explain what support may look like.

If it helps to know what comes next, our What to Expect at PIER page walks through the basics in a calm and simple way.

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Hear from people who found their way

Recovery looks different for everyone. Hearing from people who have been through it can help you understand what might be possible for you.

“Finding Hope Through Shared Experience” — people who have been where you are and found a path forward.

More voices. More stories. More hope.

These are just a few of the stories from people who have worked with PIER. More voices, more experiences, and more reasons for hope are waiting for you.

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