This area focuses on studies exploring the preferences of patients, families, and potential service users regarding the delivery of health and mental health services, the exploration of patient-centered treatment outcomes, the development of person and family -centered prevention initiatives, and the dissemination of innovative services. The members of this area are uniquely positioned to translate research into services that reflect the perspective of patients and their families. Faculty are involved in initiatives ranging from studies of health and mental health service preferences to randomized trials of promising programs.