Coalitions of service providers are playing increasingly large roles in developing policies and programs affecting youth. Community coalitions are cost-effective, efficient ways to expand services and to increase the capacity of the community to plan and program for young people. This manual provides a basis for examination of the coalition…

Using key informant interviews and detailed crisis narratives, points to the importance of community and family supports in enhancing access to quality crisis services, and emphasizes the advantages of community/institution collaboration in the problem solving process. (Author/GC)