A detailed illustrated infographic titled “Project CARA Model: Access to Integrated, Comprehensive Care Changes Outcomes” is displayed on a blue banner across the top. The graphic presents a step-by-step visual pathway, numbered one through six, showing how integrated care improves outcomes for patients, particularly those receiving prenatal and substance use care.The infographic uses a hand-drawn style with bright colors, including blue, green, purple, and yellow, and features small figures, landscapes, and symbolic icons connected by a dotted, curved path representing progress.
Section 1: Understanding the Silos of Care - On the left, three separated cliff-like platforms labeled “Medical Care,” “Substance Use Care,” and “Wrap Around Services” appear disconnected, illustrating fragmented systems. Small figures stand on each platform. The heading reads “Understanding the Silos of Care.”
Section 2: Stigma is the Biggest Barrier - A group of figures stands together with speech bubbles expressing concerns. Readable text includes: “I was so scared; I don’t wanna be judged.” “Are they gonna look at me like I’m less of a person?” “Are they gonna treat me like I’m a bad person or… an unfit mother, like I shouldn’t be having a child?” Another bubble states: “I’m always afraid of how I’m gonna be treated.” This section highlights stigma as a major barrier to care.
Section 3: Supporters Change the Path - Figures join together with raised arms, surrounded by labeled supports: “Funding,” “Advocacy,” “Innovation,” and “Organizational Support.” The heading reads “Supporters Change the Path” with subtext indicating “Our change agents provide.”
Section 4: Change in Care Deliver: “Project CARA: Improves Access, Fewer Barriers, Reduces Stigma.” Accompanying visual icons and text highlight outcomes: “40% more Project CARA patients started prenatal care earlier (more in the first trimester).” “Less illicit substance use at delivery.” “Increased breastfeeding.” “Approximately 35% less difficulty accessing prenatal care and substance use treatment.”
Section 5: Goal: Building System Integration - Figures stand on connected landforms, symbolizing improved connection between services. A speech bubble reads: “It was really nice being looked at as a person and not my past.” Additional text states “Collaboration is key.
Section 6: The final section shows figures moving toward a brighter landscape, entitled “Patients need you to change delivery of care at the systems level.” with labels including: “Organizational Support”, “Policy Advocacy”, “Innovation”, “Legislation”, “Reimbursement”, “Funding”.
Overall Summary: The infographic visually demonstrates how Project CARA’s integrated model connects previously separate care systems, reduces stigma, increases access to care, and improves patient outcomes through collaboration, support, and system.
At the bottom right corner, small text reads: “Graphic by Rio Holaday” and “Project CARA”.