The proposed study draws on prior research to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and explore preliminary effectiveness of Coffee and Family Education and Support, Version (CAFES2) using a pilot randomized type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation design. CAFES2 is a peer-led family and social strengthening multiple family group intervention that is designed to respond to multi-level needs of refugee families. Results of the trial will contribute to the emerging evidence base on family-based mental health interventions for refugee and newcomer communities. The trial will also generate new insights regarding implementation strategies needed to promote successful delivery of services by peer providers and the unique role of human-centered design practices for adaptation of mental health and psychosocial interventions.
Country of origin: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine or Yemen
refugee family living in Chicago < three years
Contains at least one adult caregiver (18-55) and at least one of their children (age 12 and older) living in one household
One family member with > 3 on the GHQ-12
Not from one of the following Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East: Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen
men and women who do not have least one child aged 12 years and older living in one household
arrived in the U.S as a refugee greater than 3 years ago
persons with developmental disabilities which would preclude their participation in the adapted CAFES intervention
University of Illinois at Chicago
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator