A community-academic partnership develops a more responsive model to providing depression care to disadvantaged adults in the US.

Background: Socioeconomically disadvantaged adults experience greater healthcare disparities and increased risk of depression compared to higher-income groups.

Aim: To create a depression care model for disadvantaged adults utilizing service agencies, through a community-academic partnership.

Methods: Using participatory research methods, an organizational needs assessment was performed to ascertain depression care needs, identify barriers to clients receiving treatment, and marshal resources.