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We are partnering with The Opportunity Alliance to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of youth substance misuse and its related problems in Cumberland County, Maine. Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this five-year grant will support community building and partnership with schools in high-risk communities. This grant is…
We are providing training and technical assistance on the NYS SNAP-ED policy, system and environmental change (PSE) strategy implementation. The overarching goal of all SNAP-Ed activities is to promote health and prevent and/or postpone the onset of diet-related chronic disease among the SNAP population by providing nutrition education and obesity prevention services. SNAP-Ed consists of…
In 2018-2019, we launched the “Today is For Me.” campaign through funding provided by the NH Charitable Foundation (NHCF). The “Today is For Me” campaign was developed to address two aims: Successfully launch a social marketing campaign tailored to women who are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or of childbearing age and, Assess the current…
In 2019, we evaluated the Binge-Free 603: What’s Your Reason? campaign for re-launch. Additional creative was produced after the second round of market research was conducted. The campaign launched in 2019 on digital and social (https://bingefree603.org/). A campaign variation was added for adults 18-24 and 25-64 "Sober Curious". Evaluation of both campaigns will be conducted…
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Gun Violence Prevention Program (GVP) provides individual- and community-level interventions to 17–24-year-olds who live in communities that are most affected by gun violence. GVP applies eight core principles centered on racial equity and trauma-informed care to deliver comprehensive street outreach, mental and behavioral health, mentoring, and workforce support services, and to address the root…
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) eligibility determination policies and procedures impact access to HIV care, treatment, and supportive services, health outcomes, and administrative demands. JSI is conducting an evaluation of these policies and procedures, specifically focusing on rapid eligibility determination and six-month recertification. We will assess the impact on ensuring that RWHAP is the payor…
The Vermont Asthma Program (VAP), in collaboration with strategic partners, works to promote comprehensive asthma control services in Vermont and reduce the burden of asthma in the state, particularly targeting populations experiencing the greatest burden. In 2014, the VAP was awarded a new five-year cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
We are conducting a landscape analysis for the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s (Komen) African-American Health Equity Initiative (AAHEI). The project provides an opportunity to better understand the root causes of underlying disparities in breast cancer among African-American women. Specifically, it aims to elevate a much-needed community perspective regarding the impact of racism and discrimination on…
We developed the Treating Addiction Together ECHO to increase provider understanding and utilization of The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria in clinical decision-making. This ECHO was the first of its kind to focus its knowledge transfer on the utilization of The ASAM Criteria for substance use disorder treatment professionals. This ECHO resulted in…
Our NH Center for Excellence team provides technical assistance and logistical support to the New Hampshire Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs and its 8 task forces – Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, Opioid, Healthcare, Joint Military, Perinatal Substance Exposure, and Data and Evaluation. Our Technical assistance includes: Preparing mid-year and annual reports Preparing other reports as needed such as…