Featured Resources
Michigan Minds Empowered is a resource hub for young people experiencing early psychosis–a type of mental health challenge characterized by changes in thinking, emotions, and sensory perceptions.
We promote early intervention and recovery by connecting young people & their families to Michigan’s statewide coordinated specialty care programs (CSC), known as NAVIGATE and ACT Early.
Recovery For Teens & Young Adults
Stories from NAVIGATE program participants and their families
Hear from local participants, family members, and team members as they reflect on the journey through recovery.
Psychosis 101
A comprehensive overview of what it’s like to experience psychosis, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, coping strategies, and the recovery journey.
Understanding “Psychosis” video
This video by the British Psychological Society can help you understand what psychosis is, what it may feel like, and things that can help.
Resources For Friends & Family
Skills training for relatives and friends
Psychosis REACH is a training that offers concrete, evidence-based skills for relatives and friends of individuals with psychotic disorders to better care for and relate to their loved ones.
Understanding “Psychosis”: A guide for young people & their supporters
This guide by the British Psychological Society can help families better understand what psychosis is and how to support someone.
A sibling’s guide to psychosis
Information and support for teens and young adults who have a sibling experiencing psychosis.
Are you a family member or caregiver of someone with psychosis? This course may be for you!
Psychosis REACH is an no-cost online educational program for families and caregivers of people living with psychosis with limited slots for mental health providers. p-REACH teaches concrete, evidence-based skills that are rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis.
p-REACH consists of an online course, completed at your own pace, followed by a live virtual training led by Michigan certified Psychosis REACH trainers. Following the training, participants will have the option to connect with a Psychosis REACH family ambassador for continued support and coaching on CBTp-based skills.
Resources For Providers & Partners
NAVIGATE: A model of care for psychosis
Learn about NAVIGATE, the comprehensive care program designed to provide early and effective treatment for psychosis. Many Michigan specialty care teams follow the NAVIGATE model.
Psychosis Screening for Providers
An online resource for primary care and other providers to learn how to identify early psychosis, communicate effectively with patients, and connect young people to appropriate care.
Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis
A review of CBTp, an evidence-based talking therapy that concentrates on how an individual’s thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are connected.
Understanding my Mental Health
Take a self-check, get wellness tips, and learn about specially designed support for teens & young adults
Families & Friends Resource Hub
Learn how to support & communicate with your loved one, and find the right kind of support quickly
Providers & Community Partners
Learn how health providers, educators & other community members partner with us to refer & support young people
Learn more about psychosis
Discover coping strategies
Find peer support
Testimonials
I was going to the [NAVIGATE] meetings and talking with people. That was the best decision I ever made. They believed in me, and that gave me faith to believe in myself.
– James, NAVIGATE Program Participant
The deep caring, experience, and expertise with which everyone on the staff has offered such a comprehensive variety of helpful programs has been of immeasurable value to our daughter and our whole family.
– Parents of NAVIGATE Program Participant
This program helps the whole family unit to heal. And when the whole family is healthier, then the program participant is healthier. So long term, the prognosis is much better for everyone.
– Keela, NAVIGATE Family Peer Partner, Kalamazoo team
Those [NAVIGATE] meetings, those check-ins – they kind of just remind me that people are out there looking out for me.
– Garrison, NAVIGATE Program Participant
Just because you had psychosis, doesn’t mean you can’t live a rich and meaningful life.
– NAVIGATE Program Participant
Tell us your story
Our community is built by peers, caregivers, and team members who are passionate about youth well-being. Stories help us to connect and empower each other.
Learn the different ways to share your story.
Make A Referral Or Request Information
Fill out the form below to be connected to your nearest coordinated specialty care team. In addition to using this form to start the referral process for a young person, you can also use it to ask us anything about our services or psychosis, or request an educational presentation and/or materials for your Michigan-based organization.
A care team member will respond within 2 business days.