Supporting diversity in recovery community centers
Official title: Research supplement to promote diversity within the context of research involving recovery community centers
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11087847 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping recovery community centers in New York City become even better at supporting people recovering from substance use issues by giving Dr. Felecia Pullen the chance to grow her skills and lead her own research while she works at the PILLARS center.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $130,416 |
| NIH project number | 3R34DA057604-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11087847 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in or seeking support from recovery community centers, particularly those in diverse communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in recovery programs or do not have access to recovery community centers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of recovery community centers (RCCs) by providing a fellowship to Dr. Felecia Pullen, who will engage in career development and contribute to ongoing research activities. The project aims to empower Dr. Pullen to lead her own independent research while continuing her work at the PILLARS RCC in Harlem, New York City. Through mentorship and training, the initiative seeks to improve the effectiveness of RCCs in supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems and resources for individuals in recovery, enhancing their chances of successful rehabilitation.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on building individual research capacity within RCCs, similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing community-based recovery support services.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoeppner, Bettina B. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hoeppner, Bettina B.
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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.