AHP has more than 35 years of expertise in conducting research and evaluation to answer critical questions in health and human services that drive policy, practice, and program improvements and development. Experts from our Center for Research and Evaluation are on the leading edge of research in the areas of mental health policy and services, substance use disorder treatment and prevention, co-occurring disorders, workforce development, homelessness and housing, employment, trauma, domestic violence, and criminal justice.
Our team will work collaboratively with you in all stages of the research process, from initial definition of research questions through to implementation and final reporting. Using a range of designs featuring qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods in single site and multisite studies, we can expertly gather and analyze your data and transform it into powerful, actionable guidance for your organization. We will help you leverage our research results for investment and funding opportunities, fulfillment of reporting requirements, improvement of policy and practice, and ultimately, better service for your clients.
Let us help you with:
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Research study design and implementation
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Environmental scans and literature review
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Needs assessment and strategic planning
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Program process and outcome evaluations
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Data collection and field operations
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Research study participant tracking and retention strategies that result in high follow-up rates with hard-to-reach populations
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Database development and data management
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Quantitative development and data analyses
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Secondary analyses of state and national datasets
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Performance measurements / CQI
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Evaluation technical assistance
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Reporting