The Navigator’s Guide has been
developed to help families and friends negotiate their
way through mental health services within the Hunter New
England region. People experiencing a mental illness or
health problem may be unclear who to contact and speak
to, especially if they are in crisis or experiencing a
mental health problem for the first time. The first person
they may turn to is their partner, parents, brothers and
sisters, someone they live with or a close friend. This
guide was developed by consumers, carers and clinicians
including staff from our health services and a number
of non-government organisations, who regularly come into
contact with families and carers and appreciate the difficulties
they often face. It has been produced by Hunter New England
Mental Health in partnership with the Association of Relatives
and Friends of the Mentally Ill.
