Forum Overview:
Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) offers a framework for more inclusive and responsive research, particularly in the context of substance use. This free virtual forum will launch the CBPR Toolkit for Substance Use Research, a resource developed by our team at Chestnut Health Systems to guide researchers in applying CBPR principles across all stages of a project. Drawing from our own experience implementing CBPR, this toolkit addresses common challenges and offers practical, field-tested strategies. This toolkit is grounded in lessons learned from years of collaboration with people with lived experience through the JEAP Initiative Community Boards, the HEAL Connections Lived Experience Panel, the Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Recovery Research Community Board, and the Peer Advanced Training in Harm reduction Community Board.
Who Should Attend:
- Researchers working in substance use, behavioral health, or community-based research
- Early career investigators seeking guidance on community-engaged methods
- Individuals with lived or living experience who collaborate on research projects
- Funders and practitioners advancing equity in research
If this is a topic you know about, please bring your expertise so you can share during the forum!
What To Expect:
- Highlights of key toolkit content
- Reflections from research team members and Community Board members
- Tips on training, trust-building, compensation, facilitation, and partnership maintenance
Presenters:
The event will feature speakers from our research tem, as well as Community Board members who will share their perspectives on CBPR practice in real-world settings.
About the Toolkit:
The CBPR Toolkit for Substance Use Research was created to help research teams adopt more collaborative, equitable approaches to their work with Community Boards (sometimes called Community Advisory Boards or CABs). It includes guidance on recruitment, onboarding, facilitation, and sustaining partnerships—all based on our experience implementing CBPR across complex, multi-site initiatives.
This forum is co-sponsored by the JEAP Initiative, Chestnut Health Systems, HEAL Connections, the Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Recovery Research (CHEARR), and Peer Advanced Training in Harm reduction (PATH).