RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05700474

Enhancing Wellness Through Affirming Services and Education


Sponsor

Duke University

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Feb 13, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this treatment study is to learn about the mental health, substance use and physical health outcomes associated with participating in the EASE holistic behavioral health and wellness program for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ and/or living with HIV. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Do important health outcomes, including substance use, mental health and social support related outcomes of individuals living with HIV and/or identifying as LGBTQ who participated in the holistic behavioral health and wellness program change after study participation? 2. Does a tailored approach to meet the specific needs of different subpopulations including 1) older (40+) PLWH and/or LGBTQ individuals with or at risk for additional health comorbidities and 2) PLWH and/or LGBTQ young adults (18-40) improve health outcomes including improvement in health and health behaviors . Participants will be asked to: * participate in 6 months of behavioral health treatment tailored to their needs, which may include individual counseling, group counseling, case management, peer support, and related education. * Complete surveys at the time of study entry and 6 months later to measure changes in health outcomes over time.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • HIV diagnosis or self-identified LGBTQ+
  • Any alcohol or illicit substance use in the last 90 days
  • or older
  • Residing in Mecklenburg County or surrounding areas.

Exclusion Criteria1

  • \) Inability to consent for services due to reduced mental or physical capacity

Interventions

BEHAVIORALComprehensive outpatient behavioral health care

Participation will include clinical assessment and outpatient behavioral health services, case management, individual and group counseling, peer support, case management, and education regarding behavioral health and medical care


Locations(1)

Susan Reif

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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