Michelle's Story
How a mom turned crisis into connection
The challenge I faced as a mom
The idea for Navimental was born from my experience navigating my child’s needlessly prolonged battle with mental health challenges. Year after year, as her health deteriorated, I felt increasingly lost and isolated. I was unable to pull together scattered information fast enough to understand what was happening, and her doctor and school weren’t recognizing the pattern in her symptoms. Overwhelmed by disconnected and complex care systems, I struggled to advocate and be the parent she desperately needed.
The lifeline I received from a friend
Our lifeline came when another mother shared her journey through her child's crisis and recovery with me. She introduced critical treatment options, information, and tips to keep me organized. She also listened without judgment, offered practical guidance, and reminded me I wasn't failing as a parent. That contact was gold, providing hope, validation, and the peer connection that only comes from someone who has walked the path.
Bringing that lifeline to others
Navimental combines the elements of that lifeline—connection, support, and practical tools—and makes them accessible to parents much sooner than they were for me. Enabling earlier intervention means maximizing kids’ opportunity to thrive and avoiding enormous emotional and financial costs. Too many families facing youth mental health challenges remain unseen and unsupported, even as their children struggle with conditions that can become life-threatening. Navimental exists to change that reality.
Parent-Centered for Kids’ Sake
At Navimental, we believe that parents are the key to thriving families
Parent-Designed
Every part of Navimental is designed with parents’ concerns, time, and perspectives top of mind so they can help their kids grow.
Powered by Experience
We are driven to improve the lives of families facing youth mental health challenges because our team is on the journey, too.
Inspired to Connect
We’ve built a community where parents can find relief from the isolation and fear of seeing their children struggle, and build bridges to hope.
Stay in the loop with Navimental
Michelle and Mike keep you updated quarterly on Navimental’s development journey!
Navimental is not meant to be used in crisis situations.
If you or someone you know is in imminent danger of harming themselves or someone else, call 911, Emergency Services.
“Imminent danger” means having 1) the intent to cause harm and 2) the means to act immediately.
If you are having thoughts about suicide but are not in imminent danger, or you need emotional support, call or text 988, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24 hrs / 7 days a week).