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Jail Diversion Cost Simulation Model
Opportunity Along with partners at Policy Research Associates Inc., we developed and tested a cost simulation model that projects the utilization, consumer outcomes, costs, and potential cost savings of jail…
Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Peer Respite Program in Santa Cruz County
Opportunity People with their own experience of mental illness have a unique expertise to help others manage behavioral health conditions in ways that facilitate recovery and reduce hospitalization, involvement in…
SAMHSA/CSAP’s Program Evaluation for Prevention Contract (PEP-C)
Opportunity Partnering with RTI International, we helped evaluate multiple nationwide prevention interventions funded by SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), and we led an annual evaluation of Minority AIDS…
Substance Use Disorder Providers and Insurance Reimbursement
Opportunity With funding from ASPE, HSRI and our project partners with Technical Assistance Collaborative examined and documented state policies and strategies around substance use disorder treatment—including provider licensing and credentialing…
Massachusetts Real Lives and Self-Directed Supports Evaluation
Opportunity We evaluated the implementation of the Real Lives legislation and self-direction services by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Real Lives was enacted in 2014 to expand self-direction of…
The Riot!
Opportunity From 2004 to 2020, we provided production support and creative direction for a newsletter written by and for self-advocates – people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who speak up…
Community of Practice for Supporting Families of Individuals with IDD
Opportunity In 2012, the UMKC Institute on Human Development and the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services launched a National Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families…
Evaluation of the Capacity of the New Hampshire Behavioral Health System
Opportunity The New Hampshire Legislature called for a comprehensive system evaluation to identify statewide behavioral health system needs, gaps, and recommendations. Under contract with the Department of Health and Human…
Multnomah County Mental Health System Analysis
Opportunity Multnomah County is focused on providing accessible and effective mental health services—connecting people to the right care at the right time. We conducted a deep systems analysis for the…
Baltimore City Public Behavioral Health System Analysis
Opportunity We worked with the City of Baltimore, Behavioral Health System Baltimore (a nonprofit), and our partners at Technical Assistance Collaborative to identify and address gaps in Baltimore’s public behavioral…