What is the role of a Navigator?
- A navigator will link you and your
family members to the essential behavioral health
and community services.
- A navigator can coordinate care and
services across both health and behavioral health
delivery systems, leading to your experiencing a
more holistic and person-centered
experience.
- A navigator can also assist in
overcoming possible barriers to your receiving
care and in increasing your engagement and active
participation in the given care.
The
Benefits of a Navigator
- Individuals who obtain navigation
services tend to have a more integrated experience
and a reduction in gaps in services using this
care model.
- Research has begun to show that
individuals who have a navigator report having
increased feelings of independence and increased
ability to manage both health and behavioral
health issues.
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