Improving mental health crisis response in Illinois
Official title: Mobile Crisis Workforce Pipeline: Meeting the Needs of Illinois
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10899196 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating Mobile Crisis Units that can quickly help people in mental health crises, especially after the challenges brought on by COVID-19, so they can get the support they need right in their community without having to go to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $41,241 |
| NIH project number | 1F30MH136702-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899196 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing mental health crises who require immediate support and intervention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable mental health conditions or those not experiencing a crisis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mental health services in response to the increased demand for crisis care following the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to develop Mobile Crisis Units (MCUs) that can provide immediate support to individuals in crisis, helping to de-escalate situations and connect them to necessary services. The approach involves training teams of mental health professionals and certified peer providers to respond effectively in the community, reducing the need for hospitalization. By addressing the shortage of mental health resources, this initiative seeks to improve patient outcomes and streamline crisis intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to quicker and more effective mental health crisis interventions, reducing the burden on emergency departments and improving patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives involving Mobile Crisis Units have shown promise in other regions, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fine, Jeremy David — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Fine, Jeremy David
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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.