Tools for decision makers

In this toolkit for decision makers, you will find:

• Challenges experienced by youth and their families in mental health and addictions care
• What is youth mental health and addictions navigation for?

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How youth mental health and addictions navigation helps youth and families

Despite the many high-quality services across the mental health system, youth and families experience difficulties finding, accessing, and transitioning through care. Here are some of the ways navigation services and navigators help address key challenges faced by youth and families.

Navigation helps youth and families access
appropriate and comprehensive care.

Navigators present creative solutions
when youth and families face barriers
and challenges within the system.

Navigators coordinate supports between services
providers and helps sustain continuity of care.

Navigation helps support informed care.

Navigation helps facilitate youth and family
involvement in care.