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Partner with STEP to advance early psychosis care

The STEP Program works to improve access to high-quality, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented care for individuals experiencing recent-onset psychosis across Connecticut. STEP is internationally recognized for its leadership in early psychosis research, clinical care, and care model development, with its work informing practice, policy, and system design beyond Connecticut.

This work is made possible through collaboration with families, clinicians, state and community partners, trainees, and supporters.

There are many ways to engage with STEP, including partnership, learning, advocacy, and philanthropic support that helps sustain and strengthen this work.

  • Support STEP

    While STEP’s work is grounded in strong public–academic partnerships, philanthropic support plays a critical role in allowing STEP to innovate, respond to emerging needs, and strengthen impact beyond what traditional funding streams alone can support.

    Philanthropic investment helps ensure that STEP can continue to evolve, adapt, and serve as a model for high-quality early psychosis care.

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  • National Recognition

    The STEP Learning Collaborative has been featured as a promising model for improving schizophrenia care in Schizophrenia Care: A Giving Smarter Guide, a national report from the Science Philanthropy Alliance that highlights evidence-informed approaches for philanthropic investment.

    This recognition reflects STEP’s role in advancing early, coordinated care for psychosis and highlights the importance of continued investment to sustain, strengthen, and scale effective models of care.

    Learn more about national approaches to strengthening schizophrenia care.

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  • Partner With Us

    STEP collaborates with a wide range of partners to strengthen early psychosis care statewide. These partnerships help ensure that evidence-based early psychosis care is accessible, coordinated, and responsive to community needs across the state.

    Partnership opportunities may include:

    • Community mental health agencies and health systems
    • Schools, colleges, and youth-serving organizations
    • State and local agencies
    • Advocacy and community-based organizations
    • Research and training partners

    Partnerships may involve consultation, training, shared initiatives, quality improvement efforts, or collaborative outreach.

  • Learn, Share, and Advocate

    Individuals and organizations can help extend the reach of STEP’s work by supporting education and awareness efforts.

    Ways to engage include:

    • Sharing STEP educational materials, blog posts, and public health messages
    • Promoting STEP webinars, trainings, and community events
    • Helping identify communities or audiences who may benefit from early psychosis education
    • Supporting public awareness and stigma-reduction efforts related to schizophrenia and recovery

  • Families, Individuals, and Lived Experience

    Families and individuals with lived experience are essential partners in STEP’s work.

    Opportunities may include:

    • Sharing lived experience perspectives as an individual or caregiver
    • Contributing to family-focused resources and educational initiatives
    • Participating in advisory or consultation activities as opportunities arise

    All participation is voluntary and guided by respect for privacy, choice, and individual preferences.

    View examples of powerful Voices of Lived Experience Interviews

  • Stay Connected

    You can stay connected with STEP by:

    • Following the STEP Learning Collaborative on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (@STEPLearningCollaborative)
    • Subscribing to STEP updates and announcements
    • Sharing STEP resources within your professional or community networks

Contact Us

If you are interested in partnering with STEP, supporting our work, or learning more about opportunities for involvement, we welcome conversations at all stages. Please contact: