Co-location of Services Model

Co-location can involve shared space, equipment, and staff for health and human services; coordinated care between services; or a partnership between health providers and human services providers. Co-location can streamline referrals, increase access to care, and increase communication between different providers.

The types of services offered in this model depend on the goals of the program and the needs of the rural community. Offering several services in the same building may reduce stigma for accessing programs and services, such as behavioral health services or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Services that may be integrated under this model include:

• Health services
• Job training services
• Child welfare and family services
• Counseling
• Housing assistance
• Transportation
• Domestic violence services
• Other health and human services