Behavioral Health Research and Program Development

SilverGround partners with organizations to understand complex behavioral health challenges, engage stakeholders meaningfully, and develop practical, solutions. Whether you are building a new program or strengthening an existing one, SilverGround brings the expertise to move your work forward.

Areas of Expertise

Behavioral Health Systems Assessment

SilverGround conducts assessments of behavioral health systems to identify gaps, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualitative Research and Focus Groups

Rigorous qualitative methods and facilitated focus groups help surface community perspectives and lived experience to inform decision-making.

Program Development and Strategic Planning

From concept to implementation, SilverGround supports organizations in designing programs and strategic plans that are realistic, sustainable, and community-centered.

The SilverGround Approach


Collaborative. SilverGround works alongside organizations and communities, not just for them.

Focused on understanding the system. Findings and strategies are actionable for the existing structure of the system.


Grounded in research and lived experience. Every recommendation is informed by effective strategies and the voices of those most affected.

Designed to support implementation. SilverGround stays engaged to help translate plans into real-world outcomes.


Responsive to community context. Solutions are tailored to the specific needs, culture, and capacity of each organization.

  • Mental health and substance use services

  • Family and caregiver engagement

  • Criminal and legal systems

  • Community-based systems of care

  • Trauma-informed and culturally responsive services

About Alexandra

Alexandra brings extensive experience in clinical social work, qualitative research, program development, facilitation, and behavioral health systems planning. Her work spans child and youth behavioral health, substance use services, family engagement, and community-based systems of care. Alexandra is committed to translating research and community insight into programs that make a meaningful difference.

If your organization is navigating a complex behavioral health challenge, Alexandra welcomes the opportunity to discuss how SilverGround can support your work.