C-FIRST - Center for Field Innovation, Research, Strategy, and Training

The Loyola University Chicago (LUC), School of Social Work (SSW), Center for Field Innovation, Research, Strategy, and Training (C-FIRST) engages community-based interventions and practice-based research that meets the unique challenges faced by students, clinicians and organizations across Chicago and suburban communities. DETAILS

C-FIRST

The Loyola University Chicago (LUC), School of Social Work (SSW), Center for Field Innovation, Research, Strategy and Training (C-FIRST) engages in community-based interventions and practice-based research that meets the unique challenges faced by students, clinicians, and organizations across Chicago and suburban communities.

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  • C-FIRST Launches CABISAM Cohort VI!

    In conjunction with the School of Nursing, 57 social work and nursing students began a semester-long interprofessional experience learning about Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) with opportunities to practice skills.LEARN MORE

  • Dr. Gabor Maté in Conversation with C-FIRST

    Dr. Gabor Maté was in conversation with C-FIRST on Monday 20 September 2021. Follow this link to watch the video from the interview of Dr. Gabor Maté hosted by Dr. Brian Kelly, Associate Professor. Dr. Maté discussed thoughts on his book, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, and reviewed a biopsychosocial perspective on addiction.WATCH VIDEO
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    July 2021: C-FIRST RECIPIENT OF FEDERAL GRANT

    Co-Directors of the Center for Field Innovation, Research, Strategy and Training (C-FIRST) in the School of Social Work (SSW) at Loyola University Chicago, Dr. John Orwat and Dr. Michael Dentato, are pleased to announce the award of a four-year grant by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program (B-WEP). LEARN MORE