RESEARCH & RESOURCES
Where science meets service
Project NaviGAte
Project NaviGAte is a five-year, federally funded initiative focused on increasing access to culturally affirming care for Black communities across Georgia. We offer navigation services, conduct community needs assessments, deliver targeted public health messaging, and provide HIV and substance use screenings. Through organizational capacity building, we strengthen systems to ensure that prevention and treatment services are relevant, accessible, and responsive to the needs of those most impacted.
The Empower Lab
The EMPOWER Lab conducts cutting-edge, culturally grounded research to reduce mental health disparities and improve outcomes for Black youth and families. Through increasing engagement in mental health treatment, community outreach, education and training, we train providers, engage communities, and build a pipeline of diverse scholars dedicated to equity.
Publications
Explore Dr. Metzger’s peer-reviewed research on racial trauma, resilience, family-based interventions, and culturally informed therapy. These articles are cited nationally and shape the field of Black mental health.
Resources
Find expert-curated materials—from children’s books to toolkits, directories, videos, and award-winning podcasts—focused on healing, racial socialization, and culturally competent care. Come back often, we’re always adding more.
