Who We Are

The BETTER Collaborative combines expertise in psychological science, implementation science, and community-engaged research to improve access to culturally responsive behavioral healthcare.

Founded by Drs. Nuha Alshabani and Resham Gellatly, the collaborative works at the intersection of trauma, oppression, resilience, and health equity.

At a Glance

The BETTER Collaborative works to increase access to high-quality behavioral healthcare for traditionally underserved populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, forcibly displaced persons and communities impacted by humanitarian concerns.

We collaborate with organizations and community partners to:

  • Evaluate programs and services

  • Provide consultation and training

  • Design and adapt interventions

  • Conduct research to improve health equity

Our Values

Equity

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Sustainability

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Cultural Humility

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Community Partnership

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What We Do

  • We help organizations assess their programs, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement evidence-informed recommendations.

  • Our research examines trauma, oppression, resilience, and culturally responsive interventions to improve mental health outcomes.

  • The research arm of the collaborative conducting community-engaged studies focused on trauma, oppression, and intervention development. What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it.

Meet the Team

Nuha Alshabani

Director of the BETTER Collaborative. Dr. Alshabani is a researcher, educator, and advocate whose work focuses on trauma, oppression, intergenerational resilience, and culturally responsive interventions.

Resham Gellatly

Co-Founder of the BETTER Collaborative. Dr. Gellatly is a clinical psychologist by training whose research focuses on expanding access to quality mental health care for marginalized communities, including immigrants and refugees.

Abir Aldhalimi

Collaborator specializing in mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian and international settings.