Substance Use Research Studies and Programs

Click below to learn more about the different studies and programs we offer for people in recovery.

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Counseling for Opioid Use

If you have a history of opioid use, we provide free counseling and support:

• Minds and Mentors Program (MiMP)
• Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MI + CBT)
• Virtual Reality for Behavioral Health (VR Study)

Community Re-Entry and Employment

• If you want assistance and support re-entering your community, gaining employment, and sustaining your recovery: Recovery Ecosystem for Substance use prevention and Treatment through community Reintegration and Employment support for Alabamians (RESTORE)

Certification as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist

• ​If you want to give back to others in recovery by serving as a behavioral health paraprofessional, earning college credit and gaining certification: Minds and Mentors Paraprofessional Training Program (MiMP-TP) . This program is for both those in recovery and non-recovery who have been impacted by drug use.