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CARES Study

Study Goals

The CARES study is conducted in partnership with the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition (BTAC). The study is testing the ability of small grants and/or peer support to improve mental health among transgender people experiencing material hardship.​

The main questions the study will answer are:
 

  • Do microgrants with or without peer mentoring improve mental health?
     

  • Do microgrants with or without peer mentoring improve mental health by reducing material hardship and/or increasing a sense of community connection?

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Resource Guide

Check out the CARES Study's resource guide for transgender and nonbinary communities in the US South! Download the PDF or quickly connect to resources using the interactive guide.

The interactive guide is embedded here—try it out!

Crisis Resources

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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Crisis Resources

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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Progress & Results

Don't want to read an academic paper? Check out the summary.

FINDINGS

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Read summaries of our research findings, full publications, or watch webinars related to our work.

RESOURCES

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View culturally competent resources related to LGBTQ health.

GET INVOLVED

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Fill out an interest form if you'd like to join the Community Advisory Board or if you're a student interested in working with us.

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