The goal of PEER-Heart is to implement and assess feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a community peer-facilitated screening for methamphetamine-associated heart failure (MAHF) and linkage to evidence-based cardiology care for people who use methamphetamine in rural areas.
Patient-defined regular use of methamphetamine in the last year
Any methamphetamine use in the past 30 days
Age 18 years or older
No client-reported diagnosis of heart failure
Self-reported engagement in medical care for heart failure in past 6 months.
Actively taking medications for heart failure.
Oregon Health and Science University
Lead sponsor
University of Washington
Collaborator
Bay Area First Step
Collaborator