NAVIGATE is designed to provide comprehensive and early intervention to individuals who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. When loved ones begin to have behavioral changes due to a psychotic episode, it is often confusing. This is when everyone, including the individual and their family, needs the most help and education to “navigate” the process and successfully find ways to achieve family well-being. Our NAVIGATE team will be there to assist.
Services
Family Education
Family education is one of the key services that the NAVIGATE team provides. This service is aimed at providing support and education for the individual and family to teach about psychosis and its treatment options. It aims to reduce family stress by improving communication and problem-solving skills and encourages medication adherence.
Individual Resiliency Training (IRT)
This service includes helping individuals identify and utilize personal strengths to assist them in achieving personal goals by teaching about disorders (i.e. processing the experience of psychosis) and treatment. We also help individuals learn social and resiliency skills to manage symptoms and overcome challenges and barriers to improve overall functioning.
Supported Employment and Education (SEE)
The SEE specialist works with individuals to develop education and employment goals related to career interests. The SEE specialist also helps with obtaining jobs or enrollment into an education program and provides critical support for individuals who are employed or in school to foster success.
Psychiatric Evaluations & Medication Management
Our advanced practice nurse practitioners (APRN) meet with clients monthly to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms with medications. They also monitor non-psychiatric medications and work closely with the primary care physicians.
Case Management
With a team of qualified care managers, NAVIGATE maintains a low client/staff ratio to better serve our clients. Case management includes assistance in accessing housing, transportation and other community resources.
Peer Support
Peer specialists use their lived experiences to mentor and support others in recovery with mental health and/or substance use issues. By listening, relating, caring and providing resources, our trained and state-certified peer specialists help our clients reach their recovery goals.
Eligibility
Individuals who qualify for NAVIGATE:
- Are between ages 15-35
- Have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or schizophreniform disorder
- Have received antipsychotic medications for less than one year
Get Started
Want to refer yourself, your child or your client to NAVIGATE? Click below to fill out a referral.