Peer-Delivered Behavioral Activation in a CCBHC
Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial to Evaluate a Scalable, Peer-Delivered Intervention for Depression Among People With Substance Use Disorder in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
Wayne State University
250 participants
Apr 15, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Low-income individuals have limited access to evidence-based interventions for mental health. Peer recovery specialists, individuals in recovery from mental health and/or substance use problems, have the potential to increase access to evidence-based interventions for individuals from low-resource communities, particularly when trained and supervised in models that are acceptable and feasible in these communities. This study will examine the effectiveness and implementation potential of a peer-delivered evidence-based intervention (Behavioral Activation) among individuals receiving services from a community-based treatment setting providing integrated physical and behavioral healthcare.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Age 18 years old or older
- Report clinically-significant symptoms of depression, as indexed by a score of 8+ on the PHQ-9.
Exclusion Criteria2
- Active, under treated psychotic symptoms or mania that would interfere with participation in study procedures
- Inability to provide informed consent and/or complete procedures in English
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Interventions
Peer Activate is an adapted behavioral activation (BA) intervention, developed for delivery by peer recovery specialists to reduce rates of depressive symptoms and substance use. BA focuses on increasing positive reinforcement through engaging in adaptive, valued behaviors. BA has been found to be effective in improving substance use outcomes and decreasing depressive symptoms among low-income individuals with SUD. Peer Activate includes 6 weekly sessions with up to 6 additional booster sessions.
Peers will deliver non-specific peer services, including linkage to care, general support, and facilitated referrals to external providers as needed.
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NCT07219394