The Ball State University Center for Substance Use Research and Community Initiatives (SURCI) is establishing our University as a leading academic institution for addictions research and community interventions to address substance misuse. SURCI operates as a model for student and community engagement, research innovation, and interprofessional collaboration.
Through the center’s partnership and affiliation with the Addictions Coalition of Delaware County (ACDC), SURCI collaborates with local elected officials and key community service providers such as Open Door Health Services, IU Health, Meridian Health Services, and Centerstone Health Services to achieve its research and service objectives. SURCI serves as a symbol of Ball State’s formal commitment to supporting the efforts of the community residents, service providers, and other key stakeholders engaged in the activities of the ACDC.
The specific goals of the SURCI are to:
- Engage in new and innovative research that brings national recognition to Ball State as a leading institution in the fields of addictions research and community engagement
- Serve as a resource, communication, training, and support hub for faculty, staff, students, and community members engaged in the provision of substance misuse services
- Increase evidence-based, community-engaged interventions that expand the availability of addiction services in the East-Central region of Indiana and enhance access to those services for vulnerable populations
SURCI receives external funding through state, federal, and foundation sponsors to facilitate addictions research and interventions at the local, state, and national levels.
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