Booking information

The ReachOut Psychosis Concert Tour is an award-winning entertaining educational program that teaches youth how to identify symptoms of psychosis and where to obtain qualified medical help for this brain condition. Early medical treatment for psychosis has been shown to greatly improve outcomes for this brain condition affecting 3% of youth 16-25.

ReachOut is a one hour assembly presentation full of life-saving information, fun and music, presented free of charge. It is designed for audience sizes of 300 or more seated secondary or post secondary youth, in sensory-rich and interactive assembly format.  Presenting to a the entire student body allows an evidence-based whole school approach which most effectively reinforces acceptance, support, timely identification and help for the estimated 3% of your student body who will be affected by psychosis before the age of 25.

Call 604-682-7020 to book us for your school now, or visit our availability calendar to see if the dates you have in mind are available.

More details:

• About the ReachOut Program
• Why is early medical intervention in psychosis so critical
• About the presentation (length, format)
• No cost - audience size minimum and maximum information
• Setup and space needs
• Watch a video of our presentation
• Prescribed learning outcomes (PLOs) fulfilled by this program
• Testimonial from principals, teachers, students and health care providers

Call 604-682-7020 for more information or to to book us now.

ReachOut is developed and delivered by the BC Schizophrenia Society for HereToHelp. Funding for this project was provided by BC Mental Health and Addiction Services, an agency of PHSA.

Interested in a presentation at a community event or conference, or venue other than a high school assembly? Please click here for more information.

About the ReachOut program

ReachOut is an award-winning entertaining educational program that teaches youth how to identify symptoms of psychosis and where to obtain qualified medical help for this brain condition. Early medical treatment for psychosis has been shown to greatly improve outcomes for this brain condition affecting 3% of youth 16-25. All medical information presented has been vetted by our medical advisory committee made up of staff from BC Early Psychosis Intervention clinics.  View list of Prescribed Learning Outcomes this program fulfills. ReachOut is developed and delivered by the BC Schizophrenia Society for HereToHelp. Funding for this project was provided by BC Mental Health and Addiction Services, an agency of PHSA.

Why is early medical intervention in psychosis so critical

Psychosis is a brain condition that affects youth ability to process information from their senses. There is mounting research to show that the sooner youth with symptoms of psychosis receive medical attention the faster and more complete their recovery. Prolonged untreated psychosis can have profound social, employment and health impacts. More information

About the presentation (length, format):

The show is about 1 hour long, and if necessary it can be lengthened or shortened by 10-15 minutes to fit facility availability, block or lunch hour times. Music is interspersed with learning about psychosis, which are delivered in a fun and interactive way. One of the presenters experienced psychosis during high school and speaks about his experience. There are prize-driven mini quizzes throughout the show to include the audience in our show as much as possible.

Reach Out includes an acoustic rock performance by the popular Vancouver band Sneakers for Sneaking and spoken-word presenters ,  including a speaker with direct experience of psychosis. Throughout the show there are mini quizzes, which are rewarded with prizes from our various Sponsors .

No Cost. Designed for assembly audience of 300 or more. Info for smaller groups.

The performance is designed for an assembly audience of 300 seated students or more, and is available free of charge. It is not suitable for situations where there is not a definite start time or where attendance is optional, such as community fairs.  We can present to as large a group as your auditorium can seat.  Our minimum group size is 150 students. Smaller schools or groups are encouraged to contact us to arrange to piggy-back on a nearby presentation in a larger school.

Not sure you can schedule an assembly this year? Looking for something for 30-99 people or a single class? Please see our sister programs – Partnership Program (panel presentation) and Reaching Out (video and curriculum guide) that are suitable for smaller groups.

Performance and Set Up needs:

• We bring our own sound and other equipment
• A performance space large enough to accommodate the band and an audience of 300 seated people (i.e. theatre, gymnasium, foyer, auditorium etc.) If the space is outdoors, it must be well protected from the weather and have power.
• Access to the area or room at least one full hour prior to the show as well as after the show, for setup and take down.
• Electrical power (30amps at 110 volts)
• (ideally) the use of a riser (24′w x 12′d) or stage area

To book Reach Out – High School Bookings Only

• Reach Out Coordinator 604-682-7020 reachout@bcss.org

All Other Enquiries:

• Sophia Kelly, Program Manager 604-255-3450 direct (lower mainland) 1-888-888-0029 (BC) psychosis@bcss.org