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| About | Near Peer Information |
| REACH 2.0 Goals | Additional Information |
| Timeline | Meet the Team |
| Program Benefits | Contact Information |
| Scholar Information | Frequently Asked Questions |
REACH 2.0 is an immersive, training experience in evidenced-based culturally informed addiction health care practices. Funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MPF), REACH 2.0 provides training and mentorship to 20 scholars and 20 near peers each year over the next five years.
Scholars are paired with both a traditional mentor and a Near Peer Mentor. The mentor, with many years of experience in Addiction Medicine (AM) or Addiction Psychiatry (AP), plays a conventional mentorship role. The Near Peer Mentor is a practitioner who has previously participated in the REACH Program or a similar mentorship program and is slightly further along in their academic or professional journey.
Both the mentor and Near Peer provide guidance, support, and mentorship, each bringing their unique experiences. Near Peer Mentors offer a relatable perspective, having more recently navigated similar challenges and experiences. This dynamic triad fosters collaboration, shared learning, and mutual encouragement creating an environment that is both accessible and inspiring for the scholar.
REACH 2.0 Goals
- To increase the knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) behavioral health professionals on issues related to prevention, treatment, and recovery support for vulnerable individuals with a mental health disorder or SUD.
- To increase the overall number of culturally humble, and responsive addiction specialists from backgrounds that represent the patients they serve in the AP and AM workforce for vulnerable populations.
- To increase the number of culturally humble, and responsive addiction specialists from backgrounds that represent the patients they serve in the AP and AM workforce who improve the quality of mental health and SUD prevention and treatment for vulnerable groups.
Timeline
- March 10, 2025: Near Peer Application Deadline
- March 17-March 26, 2025: Near Peer Interviews
*Please see the Near Peer application guide for specific instructions. - March 31, 2025: Scholar Application Deadline
- April 2025: Announce the 2025/2026 Scholars and Near Peers
- April 2025: Near Peer Program Begins
- July 2025: Scholar Program Begins
Program Benefits
Scholar Information
See the Scholar FAQ for details on eligibility and criteria.
Click here to view the Scholar Application Guide.
Scholars - Apply Now!
Near Peer Information
See the Near Peer FAQ for details on eligibility and criteria.
Click here to view the Near Peer Application Guide.
Near Peers - Apply Now!
Additional Information
ACAAM is proud to partner with Baylor College of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Yale University College of Medicine, to support the next generation of addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry physicians.
REACH 2.0 aligns with ACAAM’s dedication to fostering an equitable, welcoming environment within academic addiction medicine. Learn more.
Meet the Team
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Carly Reisner Executive Director ACAAM |
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Denisha Brown Program Manager ACAAM |
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Ayana Jordan, MD PhD Barbara Wilson Associate Professor of Psychiatry NYU Grossman School of Medicine |
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Daryl Shorter, MD Associate Professor Baylor College of Medicine |
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Jeanette Tetrault, MD FACP FASAM Professor of Medicine Yale University School of Medicine |
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Explore the REACH 2.0 Scholar FAQ or Near Peer FAQ to find answers to common questions and prepare for the application process.