Serious Mental Illness Care Coordination for Providers

Structure, Support,
& Strategy for
the Work You’re

Already

Doing

Structure, Support, &
Strategy for the Work
You’re

Already

Doing

You’re already
committed to providing compassionate, coordinated care for people with serious mental illness (SMI). Finally, there are training and tools designed specifically to address the complexity of your work.

You’re already committed to providing compassionate, coordinated care for people with serious mental illness (SMI). Finally, there are training and tools designed specifically to address the complexity of your work.

Facing the Complexities of Coordinated Care?

Frustrated by a lack of proven roadmaps for integrated mental health care

Disjointed in their work, struggling without clear models for integrated care coordination

Burnt out from navigating unclear roles, overlapping responsibilities, and systemic inefficiencies

Underprepared due to minimal formal training on family collaboration and community engagement

Disconnected from a holistic, team-based approach — making it harder to deliver truly person-centered care

Can you relate?

Don’t worry. Care Coalition is here to change that.

By elevating the evidence-based framework of the Guardian Model™, providers gain practical, actionable tools designed specifically for the complexities of SMI care coordination.

Research-Backed Framework for Coordinated Care

Developed by Care Coalition founder Michael Mackniak, JD, The Guardian Model™ is a practical, evidence-based approach designed to improve care coordination for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Grounded in extensive research and real-world application, this model redefines how families, providers, and care teams collaborate to create seamless, compassionate support systems.

Key outcomes of implementing the Guardian ModelTM include:

How We Support Providers

Care Coalition isn’t here to add more to your plate — we’re here to help you create real, practical change within the system you’re already working in.

Online Training Course

A comprehensive, CME-accredited training in the Guardian Model™, focused on evidence-based care coordination, clear role definition, and effective collaboration with families and systems of care.

Workshops & Webinars

Live and virtual sessions offering practical guidance on integrated care, burnout prevention, and navigating fragmented mental health systems.

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We’ll send you a weekly toolkit you can use to get through each day and manage effectively!

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Consulting & Speaking

Founder Michael Mackniak, JD brings decades of expertise to keynote talks, workshops, and strategic consulting — tailored to your organization’s needs.

Resource Library

Browse toolkits, guides, and research-backed case studies to support your professional development and strengthen your approach to coordinated mental health care.

Building a Better System Means Empowering Families, Too

Real change in the mental health system happens when everyone involved in care is empowered. That’s why Mike Mackniak is equipping families with the tools, structure, and confidence to show up as partners in the care process — not bystanders.

Care Coalition strengthens the systems of support around people living with serious mental illness (SMI). Through The Guardian Model™, we equip providers and families with the tools, training, and guidance they need to navigate care more effectively and collaboratively across complex systems.

Structure, Support, & Strategy for the Work You’re Already Doing