Comprehensive Navigation & Support Services
At The Open Doors, we offer a range of navigation and support services designed to empower individuals of all ages in Camrose & County, Wetaskiwin & County & East Central Alberta. Our programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of youth and adults, helping them access resources, build skills, and navigate complex systems.
Our Approach
We strive to create a seamless, coordinated, and collaborative approach to addressing the diverse needs of our clients. Our services are designed to:
- Improve patient experience and outcomes
- Provide patient-centered navigation services
- Support identification and timely, equitable access to appropriate care
- Facilitate efficient transitions between services
- Reduce fragmented care by better connecting youth and families to community supports
- Develop role clarity for navigation service providers
Our comprehensive approach ensures that individuals of all ages receive the guidance and support they need to thrive in our community, whether in urban or rural settings.
Youth Navigation (Ages 11-24)
Our Youth Navigators provide coordination across various systems, offering:
- Referrals to healthcare professionals, mental health services, and community organizations
- Access to hygiene supplies
- Guidance through educational, employment, and health services
- Support in building self-efficacy and social connections
2. FRN Spoke Programs
a. Youth Support & Mentoring Program (7-13)
This program offers tailored navigation and mentoring services, including:
- Assessments and active case management
- Preventative follow-up
- Connections with vetted community mentors
- Focus on building self-esteem and social skills
Thrive 360 – Universal
(12-24)
Open and accessible opportunities for youth to build skills, connect with others and become involved in their community through workshops, wellness activities, leadership opportunities, community events, youth-led initiatives and community service projects.
Rise Up – Targeted
(12-24)
A structured 6–8 week small-group program providing additional support for youth experiencing challenges or barriers that may affect their well-being, development or connection to community. Youth strengthen resiliency, coping and life skills, confidence, healthy relationships, and connections to supports and community.
3.Adult Navigation
Our Adult Navigator assists individuals by:
- Advocating for their needs
- Developing personalized care plans
- Supporting goal achievement
- Helping navigate complex systems
4. Rural Navigation
Our Rural Navigation program extends our services to youth in rural areas, focusing on:
- Providing mental health case management
- Offering natural, wrap-around supports
- Improving access to services for rural youth
- Building capacity to serve more youth in remote areas
Our Rural Navigation aims to:
- Maintain or improve positive mental health for rural youth
- Demonstrate measurable improvement in youth mental health outcomes
- Increase the number of youths served in rural communities