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This scoping review explores the approaches and practices utilized by MHA patient navigation programs to support the unique needs of EDCs. A search was conducted in four electronic databases. Articles were required to be focused on MHA patient navigation services and EDCs (including low-income individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities, people with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and newcomers), peer-reviewed studies, written in English, and available as full-text. Three members of the research team conducted title, abstract, and full-text screening. Extracted data underwent descriptive synthesis and thematic analysis. The database search identified 1382 unique studies, 40 of which remained for full-text review after title and abstract screening. A total of 16 studies were extracted. 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