A qualitative evaluation of a regional Early Psychosis Service 3 years after its commencement.

Objective: To outline the major findings of a qualitative evaluation of an Early Psychosis Service 3 years after its establishment.

Design: Data to evaluate the service were collected from team meetings, focus groups, individual interviews and questionnaires administered to clinicians, school staff, patients, carers and families.

Setting: Barwon Health; Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services provide public mental health care to the Geelong, Victoria, region (population 270 000), which is a mixed urban and rural setting.