Forum on Applying CBPR Methods Within Substance Use Research
Monday, September 22, 2025
12-1:30PM PT / 1-2:30PM MT / 2-3:30PM CT / 3-4:30PM ET
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)
Forum overview:
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
- Interactive elements, like sharing among attendees, on challenges in community-engaged research
Presenters:
This event will feature speakers from our research team, as well as Community Board members who will share their perspectives on CBPR practice in real-world settings.
Jose F.
Jose is a JEAP Initiative Justice-Involved Community Board Member, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Criminal Justice Addictions, and Internationally Certified Criminal Justice Addictions professional.
Brenda H.
Brenda is a JEAP Initiative Young Adult Community Board member and psychology major.
Kimberly M.
Kimberly is a member of the HEAL Connections Panel, is certified in Criminal Justice, and is a national motivational speaker.
Arielle E.
Arielle is a HEAL Connections Panel member, National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and social work major.
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, dissemination, and sustaining partnerships—all based on our experience implementing CBPR across complex, multi-site initiatives.
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