A peer-delivered program to improve depression and substance use in low-resource communities
Official title: Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial to Evaluate a Sustainable, Peer-Delivered Intervention for Depression and Substance Use in a Low-Resource, Underserved Setting
Funded at Wayne State University · NIH-11394621 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-based, peer-delivered approach is being tested to help adults in economically challenged areas with depression and substance use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project start | April 2, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $623,412 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH137237-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394621 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 and older living in economically limited communities who access care at certified community behavioral health clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to participating clinics or those not served by the peer-delivered model may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project tests a sustainable intervention delivered by peer recovery specialists to adults in low-resource settings. It focuses on behavioral activation and other evidence-based practices that peers can feasibly implement in community clinics. The goal is to show the model’s real-world effectiveness, adoption by clinics, and cost implications in financially strained communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could expand access to proven mental health and substance-use treatments in underserved areas.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary open-label trials suggest the model is acceptable and feasible with signals of effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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Wayne State University
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Felton, Julia W — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Felton, Julia W
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.