Even with health insurance, many people lack a regular source of care that could increase use of preventive services and prevent hospitalizations. Members of the community are hired to act as Community Health Care Coordinators who assist in the establishment of relationships between residents of these regions and primary care and dental providers. The consortium includes home health agencies, community coalitions, the State Office of Rural Health, an AHEC, health services providers, and the lead agency, Children's Health Program of Great Barrington. Dental services pose a particular problem, with only 8 of 26 towns in the county having dental practices, and half of all county dental practices are located in just one town.
Transportation is provided by a volunteer-based ride program.
Health education and outreach are performed in farmworker camps, schools, and senior centers.