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Key Findings

1. A partnership between the VA health system and a private-sector provider successfully implemented a behavioral health center that colocates and coordinates care for veterans and their families.
2. Coordination of care for veterans and families showed promise in addressing barriers to care, and effective collaborative practices should be codified and institutionalized.
3. Patients reported being happy with the services they received, and there is preliminary evidence that patients' symptoms and functioning improved significantly over time.

Many veterans and their families struggle with behavioral health problems, yet they often face barriers to receiving adequate treatment. Notably, while many veterans are eligible to receive care at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, family members are not and must seek care elsewhere. In seeking care in the community, veteran family members may face obstacles in ensuring that the care is sensitive to the issues that veteran families face and coordinated across providers.