Improving financial and mental well-being after incarceration
Recovery Finance: Financial health and mental health after incarceration
This project helps Black and Latinx individuals with mental health challenges who have been incarcerated to improve their financial health and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11088787 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people who have been incarcerated and also face mental health challenges often struggle with financial difficulties, which can make it hard to re-enter the community. This project aims to address these financial issues, such as problem debt, poor credit, and difficulty accessing banking services, which can significantly impact health and create barriers to employment and housing. We will work directly with communities to offer financial coaching and access to safe financial products. Our goal is to reduce financial stress and improve mental health for those predominantly Black and Latinx individuals with a history of incarceration.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Black and Latinx individuals with mental health challenges who have experienced incarceration and are facing financial difficulties.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced incarceration or do not have related financial or mental health challenges may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better financial stability, improved mental health, and smoother community re-entry for individuals after incarceration.
How similar studies have performed: Financial capability programs, especially those integrated into existing services, have shown success in improving financial well-being and mental health for low-income individuals.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harper, Annie — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Harper, Annie
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 below.