Community Partner
A person or organization from a community who works together with researchers, institutions, or programs toward a shared goal
Peer recovery specialist
A person who has recovered from a mental health or substance use disorder and helps others in recovery. They use their personal experience to provide support and guidance.
Principal Investigator [PI]
The lead researcher responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of a research study.
Researcher
A person who conducts studies to explore, understand, and generate new knowledge on specific topics.
Person with lived / living experience [PWLE]
An individual who has personally experienced social or health-related issues (e.g., addiction, homelessness, mental illness) and contributes expertise based on that experience to research, policy, or service delivery.
Community health worker
A frontline public health worker who is trusted in the community they serve. They connect individuals to services and help improve access to care.
Investigator
A researcher who contributes to a study but may not be the lead or principal investigator.
