The university of alabama at birmingham (UAB) department of psychiatry substance abuse division provides a full continuum of interventions for families impacted by substance use designed to address…

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Psychiatry Substance Abuse Division received a $749,998 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (CFDA 16.842). The grant will fund a 3-year project, "Family Wellness Beyond," to (1) provide peer support services to up to 25 youth impacted by opioids and other substances per year, (2) offer case management services, and (3) develop a youth and family advisory council to elevate the leadership and lived experiences of youth and families. The project builds upon UAB's existing continuum of interventions designed to address child and family well-being impacted by substance use disorders.

The university of alabama at birmingham (UAB) department of psychiatry substance abuse division provides a full continuum of interventions for families impacted by substance use designed to address child and family well-being. The proposed project, family wellness beyond, builds upon these existing services and will (1) provide peer support services to up to 25 youth impacted by opioids and other substances per year over the life of the grant; (2) provide case management services; and (3) develop a youth and family advisory council committee that elevates the leadership, expertise, and lived experiences of youth and families into actionable change.