NorthBEAT was a strategic systems collaborative working to make it easier for youth with psychosis to get the help they need, when and where they need them. The Collaborative was made up of service providers from a variety of sectors, including but not limited to: mental health, health care, police and first-responders, education, child and youth services, social and community services.
The Collaborative’s primary goals were to make sure that youth and families are able to easily navigate services and support their loved ones. The Family & Lived Experience Advisory Group (FLAG) was an opportunity for families and those over 25 to have a say in the Collaborative’s activities. FLAG members played a key role in identifying and bringing awareness to current issues and barriers regarding mental health within the community.