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A novel inter-agency collaboration improved care for complex, high-need individuals. This approach reduced public service costs while enhancing treatment efficacy and client stability.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Social Work
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Multi-problem, service-resistant individuals incur substantial costs for public human services.
  • Existing service delivery models often yield unsatisfactory outcomes for these clients.

Observation:

  • An innovative collaboration was formed among mental health, alcohol/drug treatment, corrections, forensic, social, and housing agencies.
  • The core theory posited that enhanced inter-agency communication and external controls would improve treatment efficacy and reduce costs for multi-problem clients.
  • Clients were referred to a Multi-Service Network, screened for multi-agency involvement, and received individualized service plans via case conferences.

Findings:

  • Evaluative studies suggest a reduction in the cost of care for participating clients.

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  • Agencies reported benefits from improved information sharing and communication.
  • Client behavior stabilization was observed, attributed to external controls and better-addressed needs.

    • Implications:

    • This collaborative model demonstrates a potential strategy for optimizing resource allocation in human services.
    • Improved inter-agency coordination can lead to more effective and cost-efficient interventions for vulnerable populations.
    • Findings support the integration of services for individuals with complex, intersecting needs.