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The Office of Program Evaluation and Research (OPER) identifies research questions of
importance to the mental health system, and funds research projects to address
these questions. The office conducts major statewide research on services and
outcomes for adults with serious mental illness and on factors related to the
adoption of best practices. The staff disseminates research results to the
Department and the public mental health system to improve the quality of mental
health services. The office also evaluates Department program and policy
initiatives, and oversees the installation of the Ohio Mental Health Consumer
Outcomes System in community mental health agencies throughout the state.
Research Home Page
The latest news from the Office of Program Evaluation and Research, including grants, activities and publications is available on the office's Web site.
Research Grants Program
The ODMH Research Grants Program is open to researchers and graduate students from
Ohio colleges, universities, and other for-profit and non-profit organizations.
ODMH offers two types of research grants - regular and small. Regular grants are
available to researchers in universities and mental health settings throughout Ohio.
Many graduate students at colleges and universities in Ohio apply for small grants.
However, these grants are not restricted to persons enrolled in graduate programs.
Consumer Outcomes System
OPER manages the Ohio Mental Health Consumer Outcomes System, a standardized way of measuring levels of health
and well-being experienced by consumers of Ohio's public mental health system.
Innovation Diffusion and Adoption Research Project (IDARP)
OPER funds and staffs the Innovation Diffusion and Adoption Research Project (IDARP). This project is focuses
on the factors and processes that influence the adoption of evidence-based practices (EBPs) by behavioral
healthcare organizations, and the processes that contribute to the longer-term assimilation and impacts of EBPs by adopting organizations.
Transformation State Incentive Grant (TSIG) Evaluation
OPER is evaluating the activities of the Transformation State Incentive Grant (TSIG) for the state and SAMHSA.
Evaluation reports and publications are available on the TSIG evaluation page on the New Day Web site.
Research Publications
OPER publishes a number of research-related publications and reports to educate mental health professionals,
consumers and families.
Research & Evaluation Links
OPER has compiled a list of Web sites that provide information and assistance related to research & mental health. The links include a number of research centers, mental health departments, government agencies, national associations, consumer & family organizations, and funding organizations. Links are also provided to information about mental health issues/topics.
About OPER
Information about the mission and staff of the Office of Program Evaluation and Research.
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