Faultline is a partner for change.

Our clients are often funders, advocates, policymakers, and community leaders who need an independent understanding of how systems are performing for people with mental illness and other complex needs. Whether evaluating investments, informing policy decisions, identifying systemic barriers, or advancing reform efforts, clients turn to Faultline for analysis grounded in lived expertise, systems expertise, and data.


Clients May Include:

  • Foundations and philanthropic organizations

  • Advocacy and systems reform organizations

  • Disability rights, civil rights, and legal organizations

  • Legislative leaders, policy organizations, and public-sector decision-makers

  • Community coalitions and cross-sector partnerships

  • Organizations responsible for funding, purchasing, or overseeing healthcare and behavioral health services

  • National, state, and local organizations working to improve systems and population outcomes


Clients engage Faultline to:

  • Understand how systems are functioning for people with complex needs

  • Identify barriers, gaps, and unintended consequences

  • Assess the effectiveness of policies, programs, and investments

  • Inform advocacy, strategic planning, and reform efforts

  • Center lived experience alongside systems and administrative data

  • Develop actionable recommendations for improvement

An Independent Perspective

Faultline provides independent analysis for organizations seeking an objective understanding of where systems are succeeding, where they are falling short, and what changes are needed to improve outcomes. While government agencies and service providers may engage our services, our work remains grounded in accountability, evidence, and the experiences of those directly impacted.