Technical Assistance Core to Spread Evidence-Based Practices for Overdose and Substance Use
Official title: Technical Assistance Core
Funded at George Mason University · NIH-11362456 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated support program helps communities and criminal-justice partners use proven research to improve care and services for people with substance use disorders and overdose risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Mason University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2019 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $214,629 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDA050097-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11362456 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (this is a technical assistance program for organizations and stakeholders in the substance use and overdose field).
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient involvement unless organizations implement findings that affect patient care.
What this research studies
The program provides easy access to relevant research findings and connects organizations with researchers for collaboration. It offers hands-on help to put evidence-informed practices into real-world settings and supports quality improvement efforts. It also creates user-friendly materials and enduring learning communities to sustain implementation beyond the project timeline.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities and organizations will more quickly adopt effective treatments and practices to reduce overdoses and improve care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementation-support programs have shown improvements when researchers and practitioners collaborate closely.
Where this research is happening
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George Mason University
Fairfax, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henderson, Howard — George Mason University
- Study coordinator: Henderson, Howard
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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.