Disrupting social risk factors to help parents in rural areas stay healthy
Official title: Disrupting Social Risk Factors of Health to Improve Substance Use and Mental Health Outcomes for Parents in Rural Regions
Funded at Chestnut Health Systems, INC. · NIH-11385561 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community program is being tested to help parents in rural Oregon avoid substance use problems and improve mental health by addressing social risks like employment and local supports.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chestnut Health Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $526,656 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA057556-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385561 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Parents of children aged 0-21 living in rural Oregon counties who are referred to the JCFF program and consent to participate.
✕Less likely to help
Some families may experience little to no change in health outcomes despite participation.
What this research studies
This project tests the multi-level JCFF program with 250 parents in five rural counties of Oregon, aiming to prevent opioid use disorder and related mental health challenges. Parents referred to JCFF will participate as the program rolls out in real-world settings to see how changing social risks affects health outcomes. The study looks at how factors like employment and local supports influence whether families stay well, using data collected as the program expands across communities. Participation involves real families and expects to generate insights about what works best in rural contexts to support healthier futures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families in rural areas could benefit from improved mental health and reduced risk of substance use through better social supports.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests multi-component, community-based interventions can impact social determinants of health and related outcomes, though rural, multi-site rollout data remain limited.
Where this research is happening
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Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saldana, Lisa — Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Saldana, Lisa
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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.