Seeking African American/Black Males using Medicaid for mental health in Illinois

This study is being conducted to fulfill dissertation requirements of Adler University. I am seeking to interview African American/Black males who have used mental health services while on Medicaid. The aim of the study is to investigate how racial, gender, and socio-economic identities intersect to affect mental healthcare access.

Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Identify as an African American/Black male
• Be between the ages of 18 and 37
• Have one of the following Illinois Medicaid Health insurance plans and have used it within the past two years to access mental health services
  • BlueCross Community Health Plan; IlliniCare Health; Meridian Health Plan; Molina Healthcare; CountyCare Health or NextLevel Health Partner

I need approximately 1 hour of your time for an in-person/over the phone interview. The interview will be audio-recorded and ask questions about your thoughts, expectations, and experiences accessing mental health services. All information will be de-identified and remain confidential. Participants who qualify and complete the interview will receive a $20 visa or amazon gift card.

If interested please contact me at spahnke@adler.edu or 773. 696.5249.