Disrupting Social Risk Factors of Health to Improve Substance Use and Mental Health Outcomes for Parents in Rural Regions

Lisa Saldana
2022
Chestnut Health Systems (PI: L. Saldana)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
R01DA057556

This study evaluates how effectively the Just Care program helps parents involved in the child welfare system reduce their use of opioids or methamphetamines and improve their mental health. Focusing on participants from rural communities, this project assesses parents weekly to understand the social risk factors that impact outcomes, like income, education, access to healthcare, and community safety. The study also looks at how these health-related factors influence the treatment provided by Just Care and the costs associated with offering these services. https://justcareforfamilies.org/