THRIVE: a recovery-focused suicide prevention program for crisis stabilization centers
Official title: THRIVE: Hybrid Randomized Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of a Recovery-Focused Suicide Prevention Intervention for Crisis Stabilization Centers
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11435595 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-site plan tests a brief recovery-oriented therapy and post-discharge coaching to reduce suicide risk for adults treated in crisis stabilization centers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $726,339 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MH145192-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435595 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21+ who seek services at CSCs and are engaged in follow-up care after discharge.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not experiencing suicide risk or not receiving CSC-based care may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project targets adults 21 and older who seek help for suicide risk in crisis stabilization centers (CSCs). It will test a recovery-focused group therapy during the CSC stay and six peer coaching calls after discharge, aiming to reduce crisis-related events and improve engagement with follow-up care. The study uses real-world CSC settings and a hybrid design that blends effectiveness with implementation science to understand how best to deliver THRIVE in diverse centers. If successful, the approach could be adopted across CSCs to help people stay safer after leaving crisis care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, THRIVE could lower suicide-related crises and improve ongoing recovery for patients using CSC services.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary data suggest that recovery-focused support can reduce crisis events, but this exact THRIVE model in CSCs is being tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lockman, Jennifer D. — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Lockman, Jennifer D.
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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.