Social projects, initiatives, and community-based organizations can play an important role in building local networks: they serve as anchors of trust and intermediaries between the healthcare system and patients. Their primary role is to facilitate access to hard-to-reach at-risk groups by serving as low-threshold points of contact and helping patients navigate the often complex healthcare system. They can assist with social issues through legal counseling and by facilitating communication with authorities and doctors. Ideally, they also serve as culturally sensitive language mediators. In addition, they can help with everyday challenges and obstacles—even seemingly minor ones—and consistently motivate those affected through personal interaction to stick with their treatment.
