Family Peer Navigator for Early Psychosis for Black Families

A Family Peer Navigator Model to Increase Access and Initial Engagement in Coordinated Specialty Care Programs Among Black Families

Building upon formative research, this mixed methods study will be conducted in three phases to develop, refine, and pilot-test a multi-component Family Peer Navigator model designed to increase access to and initial engagement in coordinated specialty care for early psychosis among Black/African American families.

The overall goal of this mixed methods study will be conducted in three phases to develop, refine, and pilot-test a multi-component Family Peer Navigator model designed to increase access to and engagement in coordinated specialty care programs among Black/African American families. Phase II will recruit 10 family member participants to complete a four-month open trial to refine the Family Peer Navigator model. During Phase III, a total of 40 Black/African American families will be recruited to participate in a randomized pilot trial of the Family Peer Navigator model against a low-intensive care coordination in two coordinated specialty care programs to assess acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary impact.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ≥ 18 years of age
2. Identifies as Black/African American
3. Loved one who meets criteria for risk of psychosis with a total score of ≥ 3 on the Prodromal Questionnaire- Brief Version

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Family members who cannot understand the consent process
2. Non-English speaking adults
3. Black/African American families referred to coordinated specialty care and who have already been determined eligible for services by providers.