COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH TO ADDRESS SPOKANE’S TOP HEALTH PRIORITIES

Molly Ayers, PICCE and Gonzaga University Office of Community Engagement 

Dr. Andrea McCracken, Gonzaga University 

Kelli Miller, Frontier Behavioral Health 

Molly Ayers from Gonzaga University’s Office of Community Engagement highlighted some best practices for building successful academic-community partner research partnerships.   Dr. Andrea McCracken, Gonzaga University, and Kelli Miller, Frontier Behavioral Health, presented a case study describing a successful partnership that enhanced engagement and access for clients of mental health services.  They concluded with a summary of best practices for creating successful research collaborations.  Table conversations focused on Spokane’s top health priorities: Family Violence, Housing and Mental Health/Substance Abuse.