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The Trans-Led Care Study
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Brown University is developing a gender-affirming, wellness program for transgender people of all identities who drink alcohol, use other drugs, or have been in recovery — all pathways welcome.
This program is community-led, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT), and focused on stigma, substance use, and sexual health. To continue improving and tailoring the program for the community, we would love your participation and feedback!
If you're eligible and agree to participate, you'll attend an online 10-week group with 10-15 other transgender adults, complete baseline and follow-up surveys, and participate in an exit interview. Group sessions run on Thursdays from 8-9:30 PM ET / 5-6:30PM PT from March 28th to May 30th.
Brown University School of Public Health
IRB Protocol #2107003061
Study PI: Arryn A. Guy, PhD
Illustrations: Marius Keo Marjolin
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What does participation involve?
Join a 10-week online support group with 10-15 other transgender adults. These sessions run on Thursdays from 8-9:30 PM ET / 5-6:30 PM PT. This group will meet over ten weeks, starting March 28th until May 30th.
Complete brief, 5-minute satisfaction surveys after each group session.
Participate in a 1.5-hour exit interview.
Fill out two online surveys (1 to 1.5 hours each) before and after the 10-week program.
You'll be compensated up to $205 for full participation.
Have questions?
Get in touch!
Are you trans? Do you use drink alcohol or use drugs? Interested in substance use harm reduction? Are you sober curious or newly sober?
Meet the Team
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April Saravia
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Arryn Guy, PhD
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Carla Ibarra
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Danny Guerra
Community Advisory Board Member
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Jennifer Schwartz
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Jesus "Yarimah" Iñiguez
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Liza Kolbasov
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LLuvia Ramirez
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Olly Richards
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Ravn Thor Hegland
Community Advisory Board Member
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Storm Gaustria
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Volta Tran
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The Trans-Led Care Study
Brown University, School of Public Health