Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Charming cobblestone street in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, with colorful colonial buildings featuring door painted with the Puerto Rican flag, vibrant scene full of culture and history

Project Adelante: Scaling Brief Mental Health Support within HIV Care Settings in Puerto Rico

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Provide culturally appropriate mental health support for adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Puerto Rico

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Doctor exam for a 12 year old boy

Caring Contacts to Prevent Youth Suicide after an Emergency Department Visit

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Adapt and pilot a scalable text message–based Caring Contacts intervention for adolescents discharged from the emergency department after suicidal thoughts or behaviors to support connectedness and reduce suicide risk

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Two Generations Of Playful USA Military Veterans Telling Jokes

Co-designing Implementation Strategies to Increase Uptake of Whole Health for Older Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Aim to improve mental health, substance use disorder outcomes, and well-being for Veterans experiencing homelessness

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Addressing Traumatic Brain Injury as a Missing Link in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Equity and Effectiveness

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Integrating traumatic brain injury into substance use disorder treatment to improve equity and effectiveness

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Identifying and Addressing Traumatic Stress and Suicidality in Youth Served by Children’s Advocacy Centers

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Expanding access to mental health care for rural youth

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Increasing Access to Buprenorphine in Rural Primary Care 

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Assessing the effectiveness of a buprenorphine prescribing support program to expand access to opioid use disorder treatment in rural primary care settings

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Building Bridges between Primary and Mental Health Care for Latino/a/e Youth 

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Developing family and healthcare-level interventions, including community health workers and training for providers, to improve depression treatment access for Latino/a/e teens

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The MOUD “PLUS” Study: Collaborating with Recovery Peers to Support Opioid Use Disorder Treatment In Primary Care

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Piloting a collaborative care model in primary care that integrates counselors and peer recovery specialists to improve treatment engagement and retention for people with opioid use disorder

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Promoting Emotional Stability to Improve Cardiovascular Health in Chicago’s South Side Community

By Implementation Research Institute (IRI)

Adapting a mindfulness-based intervention for African American adults in faith-based organizations

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