NAVIGATE

Hinds Behavioral Health Services’ NAVIGATE program is a specialized system of coordinated care for adolescents and young adults (ages 15–30) who have experienced the first episode of psychosis. The evidence-based practices and support system focus on strengthening abilities, recovery from the impact of symptoms associated with mental illness, and resiliency at home, school, work, and in the community.

ELIGIBILITY

• Adolescents and adults age 15-30 with the following symptoms: hallucinations, delusions, catatonic behaviors and/or paranoia.
• Individuals who have developed symptoms of psychosis for more than four weeks but less than six months.
• Psychotic symptoms cannot be caused by a medical condition or drug use. 

WE OFFER

• Resiliency training (Individual Therapy)
• Peer support
• Family support and education (Family Therapy)
• Employment Support and Case Management
• Medication management

GOALS

• Monitor symptoms and prevent relapse
• Increase coping skills and reduce stress
• Achieve goals and improve social skills