Leveraging Implementation Science and Design Methods to Sustain Community-based Mental Health Services for Refugees
The proposed study draws on prior research to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and explore preliminary effectiveness of Coffee and Family Education and Support, Version (CAFES2) using a pilot randomized type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation design. CAFES2 is a peer-led family and social strengthening multiple family group intervention that is designed to respond to multi-level needs of refugee families. Results of the trial will contribute to the emerging evidence base on family-based mental health interventions for refugee and newcomer communities. The trial will also generate new insights regarding implementation strategies needed to promote successful delivery of services by peer providers and the unique role of human-centered design practices for adaptation of mental health and psychosocial interventions.
⁃ To participate in the study, the families must meet the following criteria:
• Country of origin: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine or Yemen
• refugee family living in Chicago \< three years
• Contains at least one adult caregiver (18-55) and at least one of their children (age 12 and older) living in one household
• One family member with \> 3 on the GHQ-12
• able to give written informed consent.