This study explores the role of Family Navigators in improving mental health service engagement for Black immigrant families. Using the Street-Level Bureaucrat model, it highlights their experiences, challenges, and impact in Philadelphia. Findings inform policy and practice to enhance mental healthcare access and support for Black immigrant youth and families.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Examine the Role of Family Navigators – Investigate how Family Navigators support Black immigrant families in accessing and engaging with mental health services, particularly for youth, through advocacy, education, and resource navigation.
Apply the Street-Level Bureaucrat Model – Analyze the experiences of Navigators as frontline workers who mediate between Black immigrant communities and mental healthcare systems, highlighting challenges and strategies.
Identify Policy and Practice Implications – Explore how systemic barriers impact Navigators' effectiveness and propose policy recommendations to strengthen their role in improving mental health service access for Black immigrant families.
