Who We Are
Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1976. For nearly 50 years, we’ve carried out our mission to improve the systems that change lives. We achieve this by crafting community-based, person-driven service systems that rely on our model of collaborative, inclusive, and participatory research.
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active and ongoing projects
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clients: local, state and federal agencies; nonprofits; and other partners
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states where team members live and make an impact
We are mission-driven researchers
We work to identify sustainable solutions to complex challenges in health and social service delivery, driven—always—by a passion to see all people live fulfilling, healthy lives as empowered, respected members of society.
We are skilled at cross-system work
We work across all fields of health and human services. Our research considers how the fields intersect and how their physical, social, behavioral, and environmental aspects are interrelated.
We are experts in our fields
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with remote staff across the United States, our team includes nationally recognized experts who provide exemplary research, evaluation, program implementation, data and statistical services, and technical assistance.
