The core services at each Neighborhood Place will include health, mental health, juvenile services, school-related services, financial and housing assistance, and child and adult welfare services. Providers of these core services will share a commitment to prevention, community education and family self-sufficiency. At the time of intake a worker collects all the information that the provider agencies generally need, though later the client may be required to verify or provide additional information. This is particularly beneficial when a crisis occurs, as the client has access to a number of professionals who are in positions to help, rather than waiting until a specific staff person is available. A team approach is central to Neighborhood Place.
Workers select and design ways they can enhance each other's functions through a team effort.
Because communication between service providers occurs up front, workers are able to set priorities with a clear understanding of their colleagues' activities. The result is a significant reduction of duplication and counter-productivity. A community focus is what sets Neighborhood Place apart. Neighborhood Place is unique in that it targets the total population of Jefferson County. In addition, each center is guided by a Community Council that largely is made up of past or current clients and people who live or work in the service area.