Common Thread connects people to the health and social services they need by coordinating referrals between healthcare providers and community organizations.
We don’t create new programs. We connect and align the ones that already exist with the people who need them most.
The Services Exist. The Path to Reach Them Is Broken.
Across the country, community health programs are funded, clinics are open, and food banks are stocked. But for the people who need these services most, finding and accessing them feels impossible.
A single mother can’t take a day off work to visit five different offices. An immigrant family can’t read the food bank flyer because it’s only printed in English. An uninsured man visits the emergency room six times because no one told him about the free clinic two miles away.
The problem isn’t a shortage of services. It’s a shortage of connection between the people who need help and the organizations ready to provide it.
That’s where Common Thread comes in.
The Services Exist. The Path to Reach Them Is Broken.
Common Thread works at the intersection of healthcare and social services to make sure people can access housing, food, transportation, and medical support when they need it. Here’s how:
Map community resources.
We identify what services exist in a community and where there are gaps. Providers know exactly what’s available and how to access it.
Build referral networks.
We create clear pathways between clinics, nonprofits, and public agencies. When a community health worker identifies food insecurity, they know exactly where to send that person and how.
Train frontline workers.
We give case managers, navigators, and community health workers the tools and training to guide people through systems that weren’t designed to be navigated alone.
Follow through to completion.
A referral isn’t complete until someone receives help. We track every referral to completion and close the loop.
Address root causes.
We focus on the social conditions that shape health: housing, food access, transportation, economic stability, and social connection.
Care Only Works When It’s Coordinated
Common Thread connects healthcare providers, community organizations, and funders into one functioning network so people can access the services they need.
Individuals and Families Seeking Help
You don’t have to figure this out alone. We help you find services that match your needs, your language, and your situation. And we follow up to make sure you receive support.
Healthcare Providers
Your patients face problems medicine can’t solve. We extend your reach by connecting them to housing, food, transportation, and other community services, and we track outcomes so nothing falls through the cracks.
Community Organizations
You’re doing essential work. We connect you with the people who need your services and coordinate referrals so your work reaches those it’s meant to serve.
Funders and Public Health Leaders
Your investments work better when services are connected. We build and manage the infrastructure that turns fragmented systems into coordinated networks, so funding translates into measurable impact.