A Research and Evaluation: Leverage Your Data for Meaningful Change
AHP’s Center for Research and Evaluation offers a comprehensive suite of tailored services that empower clients like you to make data-informed decisions and showcase the true impact of your initiatives. From evaluation design and data collection to advanced analyses and real-time reporting, we help our clients tell powerful stories about their work.
For over 35 years, AHP has been improving health and human services systems of care for public and private partners to help organizations and individuals reach their full potential. Our research and evaluation (R&E) services provide data-driven insights to enhance program outcomes and inform decision-making.
Go Beyond Best Practices
We are nationally recognized leaders in advancing evidence-based behavioral health services through our Center for Research and Evaluation. Our scientists offer a powerful mix of content expertise and real-world experience as researchers, evaluators, service providers, peers, and government officials in major content areas that include the following:
- Substance use treatment, prevention, and recovery supports
- Mental health policy and services
- Co-occurring disorders
- Integrated physical health and behavioral health care
- Workforce development
- Criminal justice
- Homelessness
- Child welfare
Our team collaborates with federal and state government offices and community-based programs and providers to design and implement research and evaluation (R&E) initiatives. We use a range of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods across single- and multisite studies, and we design and deliver data technical support.
We offer strategic support to achieve your evaluation and research goals.
Study Design
- Design mixed-methods evaluations integrating process, outcome, and performance measures.
- Develop custom instruments, measures, and data collection protocols.
- Facilitate consent processes and engage expert advisors with lived experience for equitable, inclusive designs.
Data Collection
- Collect qualitative and quantitative data from adults and youth participants.
- Administer standardized tools across multiple channels and languages.
- Implement strategies for high follow-up rates.
- Conduct systematic document and literature reviews, environmental scans, key informant interviews, and site visits.
- Acquire and analyze large datasets for comparative insights.
Data Management
- Securely collect, process, and store data in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Deliver high-quality datasets ready for federal and state submissions.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Perform advanced statistical analyses to generate actionable insights.
- Provide real-time dashboards and user-friendly visualizations.
- Share insights with diverse audiences through tailored reports.
Data Technical Support
- Offer targeted data support incorporating best practices in adult learning.
Tailored Solutions for Diverse Projects
Our work supports national, state, and local initiatives that expand access, innovate care, integrate systems, and engage communities. We have achieved impactful solutions for our clients.
Innovative Program Design and Expansion:
We have evaluated novel multidisciplinary service models for pregnant, postpartum, and parenting women and families affected by substance use, from pilot phase through statewide expansion. While these programs were originally funded by federal grants, our work has helped sustain them through Medicaid and third-party payers.
Evidence-Based Solutions for Tangible Results:
We have a rich history of evaluating implementation and outcomes of evidence-based practices in both pilot and established programs, including projects integrating U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved medications for opioid use disorder treatment and implementing
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. These efforts demonstrate the impact of innovative care models and support broader adoption of effective interventions.
Measurable Program Impact and Attribution:
We have led state and national cross-site evaluations that assess program success, measuring goal achievement and impact on individuals. This work has ensured high-quality data collection, supporting sites through targeted training and technical assistance. Our reporting has demonstrated
program effectiveness before Congress and state legislatures, promoting renewed investment by attributing measurable improvements at site and system levels.
About Us
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) creates powerful solutions to improve health and human services systems. By partnering with the federal government, states, municipalities, healthcare systems, and nonprofits, we help people experiencing the greatest disadvantages lead full and productive lives. We are national leaders in training and technical assistance, research and evaluation, publishing, and dedicated consulting. On issues from workforce development to mental health, substance use disorders to housing and homelessness, we help our clients enhance behavioral health care through systems change. AHP was founded nearly 40 years ago to develop solutions for some of the biggest social infrastructure challenges across the nation. Our company has offices in metro Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Find out more at www.ahpnet.com.
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