AEHP Research Institute · Evidence Translation & Implementation Science

VERNE

Research-to-Action

Transforming Research Into Action

Bridging the gap between research, implementation, and measurable impact. VRA helps schools, behavioral health organizations, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and community leaders translate evidence into practical action that improves outcomes for youth, families, and communities.

17 Years
Average time for research to reach practice
< 14%
Of research evidence is ever implemented
2.5M+
Studies published annually - most go unread

The VERNE Approach

From Research to Real-World Impact

VERNE transforms evidence into measurable community outcomes by combining implementation science, behavioral health innovation, collaborative partnerships, workforce development, and digital infrastructure. Through the Community Behavioral Health Collaboration Center, organizations work together to develop, evaluate, and scale solutions that improve behavioral healthcare across communities.

Research

Curated evidence and rigorous study

Innovation

New models of behavioral healthcare

Implementation

Real-world adoption and scaling

Community

Collaborative partnerships across sectors

Why VRA?

Every year, thousands of research studies are published.
Few are implemented. Even fewer improve outcomes.

VRA was created to solve this problem.

Using evidence translation, implementation science, and decision-support technology, VRA helps organizations move from information to action - and from action to measurable community impact.

The VRA Methodology

Research → Action → Impact

01Research

Access a curated repository of evidence-based studies relevant to your context.

02Evidence

Translate findings into actionable, plain-language briefs for every audience.

03Decision

Use structured tools to make evidence-informed organizational choices.

04Implementation

Build phased action plans grounded in implementation science frameworks.

05Outcomes

Track and measure what matters across programs and initiatives.

06Impact

Demonstrate community-level change with rigorous, real-world data.

Our Reach

Who We Serve

School Systems
Behavioral Health Agencies
Healthcare Organizations
Community-Based Organizations
Researchers & Academics
Policymakers
Youth-Serving Programs

About

The AEHP Research Institute for Evidence Translation & Implementation Science

VRA operates as the technology platform of the AEHP Research Institute, focused on closing the gap between what research knows and what practice does.

The Institute is dedicated to evidence translation, implementation science, workforce development, behavioral health innovation, neurodivergent learning research, and community impact evaluation.

Evidence Translation
Research → practice
Implementation Science
Theory → real-world action
Workforce Development
Capacity building
Behavioral Health Innovation
Mental health systems
Neurodivergent Research
Inclusive learning
Community Impact Evaluation
Measurable change

Join the VRA Research Network

Connect with leaders committed to evidence-informed decision-making. Get research updates, early access to tools, collaborative learning, and implementation resources.