EASA-Oregon Materials
Downloadable manuals, self-advocacy tools, and family guides developed by the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) in Oregon.
Program manuals
Core EASA manuals for young people in care and for the people supporting them.
- EASA Participant Manual (PDF)
A guide written for young people in an early psychosis program: what to expect, how care works, and how to take an active role in recovery.
- EASA Family and Friends Manual (PDF)
Companion manual for families and support people, covering early psychosis, treatment, communication, and long-term planning.
Self-advocacy toolkit
Worksheets young adults can complete on their own or with a clinician to communicate needs, preferences, and goals.
- Self-Advocacy Tool 1 (PDF)
Identifying your strengths, needs, and what you want others to know.
- Self-Advocacy Tool 2 (PDF)
Planning how to ask for accommodations and support in school or work settings.
- Self-Advocacy Tool 3 (PDF)
Preparing for meetings and appointments so your voice guides the plan.
- Self-Advocacy Toolkit: Young Adult Guidance (PDF)
Overview guidance for using the toolkit and building self-advocacy skills over time.
Family living & sibling support
Practical guides for daily life at home and for brothers and sisters.
- Tips For Communication And Family Living (2024) (PDF)
Concrete strategies for everyday communication, reducing stress, and living together during recovery.
- Sibling Support Booklet for Families (PDF)
A printable booklet helping brothers and sisters understand and support a sibling experiencing psychosis.
These materials were developed by the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) in Oregon and are shared here for educational use. For the most up-to-date version of these documents, or to access any of their other well written resource materials, please consult them directly at https://easacommunity.org. They do not replace clinical advice.