HAVEN: A Multi-generational Suicide Prevention Program Embedded in African American Churches
2022 Focus Grant
Amount Awarded: $1,495,039
Focus Areas: , Community Intervention Studies
![Sherry Molock, Ph.D., M.Div.](https://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1666267190-molock_pic.jpg?ar64=MTox&crop=faces&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=640)
Sherry Molock, Ph.D., M.Div.
George Washington University
![Sidney Hankerson, M.D.](https://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1666267185-hankerson-molock-co-pi-pic.jpg?ar64=MTox&crop=faces&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=640)
Sidney Hankerson, M.D.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
![Peter Wyman, Ph.D.](https://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1666267367-wyman-molock-co-pi-pic.jpg?ar64=MTox&crop=faces&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=640)
Peter Wyman, Ph.D.
University of Rochester
Inside the Research
The HAVEN (Helping to Alleviate Valley Experiences Now) Connect program is a depression and suicide prevention program for Black youth ages 13-19 in 12 churches across New York State. HAVEN-Connect program builds on natural cohesive networks, enhances positive coping skills and promotes help-seeking acceptance through its Youth Connect program and reinforces these protective factors through sermons, Bible study and Sunday school activities.