Effectiveness of Community-based Psychosocial Support Services
Heartland Alliance International (HAI) and La Universidad de Los Andes investigated the effectiveness of HAI’s community-based psychosocial support services program Alianza Con Organizaciones Por lo Emocional (ACOPLE) in the Pacific Coast region of Colombia. In a pilot study, participants in community support groups conducted in remote, in-person, and hybrid modalities showed significant improvement in wellbeing and reduction in distress from pre to post intervention, although coping results varied by modality.

Lead Implementation Partner: Heartland Alliance International (HAI)
Lead Research Partner: La Universidad de Los Andes
Study Setting: Quibdo, Colombia

Training with HAI-UNHCR Buenaventura staff. The CSG intervention tested through the HEARD project was used to provide MHPSS services in the city of Buenaventura, with funding by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).