The purpose of this community based research project is to conduc t an in depth analysis of best practices of care coordination in other communities in order to provide a few key practices that may work and be implemented in the Rockbridge area . In order to do so, this project will examine init iatives in other communities while also interviewing indi viduals and organizations in Rockbridge involved in promoting healt h and health care. Speaking with individuals in the community will give a better indication of the level of care coordination currently in place and evaluate which strategies would be most feasible and effective in the Rockbridge area . As such, this report will take into account community perspectives, community resources and the current literature. [From Introduction]This report was completed by Washington and Lee University student Batsheva Honig '17 as part of the fulfillment of the Bonner Program in the role of Community-Academic Research Alliance/Shepherd Program Summer Intern.