๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-17

HAVEN-Connect Youth Suicide Prevention (NCT07401940)

A Multi-Generational Suicide Prevention Program in African American Churches

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: George Washington University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

HAVEN=CONNECT is a comprehensive depression and suicide prevention intervention that is designed to be integrated into predominantly Black churches, a strategically ideal location for mental health intervention for Black youth. HAVEN=CONNECT has three components: (1) Church Community Engagement: an interactive process of introducing the program to key church leaders and stakeholder groups. (2) Faith-Based Curriculum: educational overview for pastors, other ministerial staff and youth lay leaders on how to integrate the program into the church using communication mediums that have cultural and religious relevance in the Black Church context. (3) Youth-Connect Intervention: The goals of this project are to test the impact of HAVEN=CONNECT (HAVEN) on key intervention targets, hypothesized mediators, and build a research-informed implementation strategy for future large-scale testing.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Mt. Sinai Hospital; Ichon School of Medicine โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 13 Years to 19 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • HAVEN-Connect (BEHAVIORAL)
  • HAVEN Suicide Prevention (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Mt. Sinai Hospital; Ichon School of Medicine โ€” New York, New York
  • University of Rochester Medical Center โ€” Rochester, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (301) 751-6217

Email: smolock@gwu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—