Below are the criteria for admission, exclusion and discharge from the RAISE Up Nevada program at Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS).
Admission criteria
- Age 18 years and older
- Has primary diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder as described in the DSM-V
- For example: Delusional Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizotypal Disorder, Unspecified Catatonia, other specified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder
- Has experienced psychotic symptoms for 18 months or less
- If currently receiving mental health treatment, person has been in treatment less than 3 months
- Is in need of a structured program to promote stability in the community and/or avoid (re)hospitalization
- Is capable of actively engaging in (group) therapy in a way that is beneficial and therapeutic for them (and other group members)
- Demonstrates the ability to listen and learn from others and share in a way that is appropriate for an effective group process
- Is motivated and willing to commit to active engagement in the RAISE Up Nevada program
- Is willing to commit to maintaining alcohol and drug abstinence while enrolled in RUN
Exclusion criteria
- Psychosis is determined to be the result of a medical condition, substance use, or a feature of a primary diagnosis not listed in the inclusion criteria
- For example: Bipolar Disorder with Psychotic Features, Brief Psychotic Episode, Major Depressive Episode, Severe with Psychosis
- Has primary diagnosis of substance use/dependence
- Has a significant medical/physical condition that prevents active engagement in services
- For example: traumatic brain injury
- Has significant cognitive delays
- Is incarcerated or anticipates incarceration for a length of time that would disrupt service delivery
- Refuses treatment services
Discharge criteria
An individual can be discharged from the RUN program if he or she:
- Has met the goals established by the RUN team and will no longer benefit from participation in this level of care
- Shows progress during engagement but conditions exist that indicate he or she will not benefit from continued participation in this level of care
- Has moved to an area not served by the RUN program
- Decides to discontinue program
- Has not demonstrated commitment to participation in the RUN program
- Uses drugs or alcohol