Natasha Mendoza

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My scholarship is based on the premise that intersecting identities (i.e., gender, ethnic, and sexual identity) are indelibly linked to behavioral health. Specifically, I am interested in the ways in which identity may be an asset in recovery from substance use disorders or connected to risk factors associated with problematic use and treatment barriers. I subscribe to the notion that motivation to change substance use behaviors is both intrinsic and a function of interpersonal relationships, occurring within the context of culture and multiple systems (e.g., criminal justice, child protective services).

External positions

Native American Connections

Jan 1 2013 → …

Native American Connections

2013 → …

School of Social Work, Arizona State University

Jan 1 2012 → …

Youth and Families First

Jan 1 2012 → Jan 1 2013

School of Social Work, Arizona State University

2012 → …

Youth and Families First

2012 → 2013

Alvis House, Women’s Comprehensive Reentry Wellness Residential Program

Jan 1 2009 → …

Alvis House, Women’s Comprehensive Reentry Wellness Residential Program

2009 → …

Changing Perspectives Mental Health Agency

Jan 1 2008 → Jan 1 2009

Changing Perspectives Mental Health Agency

2008 → 2009

Ohio Youth Advocate Program

Jan 1 2005 → Jan 1 2006

Ohio Youth Advocate Program

Jan 1 2005 → Jan 1 2006

Ohio Youth Advocate Program

2005 → 2006

Ohio Youth Advocate Program

2005 → 2006

School of Social Work, The Ohio State University

Jan 1 2004 → Jan 1 2009

School of Social Work, The Ohio State University

2004 → 2009

State of Wyoming Substance Abuse Division

Jan 1 2002 → Jan 1 2003

State of Wyoming Substance Abuse Division

2002 → 2003

Southeast Wyoming Mental Helath Center

Jan 1 2001 → Jan 1 2002

State of Wyoming Department of Family Services

Jan 1 2001 → Jan 1 2002

Southeast Wyoming Mental Helath Center

2001 → 2002

State of Wyoming Department of Family Services

2001 → 2002

Attention Homes, Inc.

Jan 1 1998 → Jan 1 2000

Attention Homes, Inc.

1998 → 2000

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Enhancing support for student well-being: substance use resources and policy approaches in community colleges
Mendoza, N. S., Santana, M., Tekle, W., Shafer, M. S., Mommaerts, K., Freese, T. E. & Rutkowski, B. A., 2026, In: Journal of American College Health. 74, 1, p. 256-262 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
First responder attitudes and practices related to people who use drugs: exploring the impact of resource sharing
Mendoza, N. S., Cimino, A. N. & Cantelme, L., 2026, In: Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. 33, 2, p. 225-233 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Recovery homes, regulation, & medication for opioid use disorder: preliminary look in a Southwestern state
Hernandez, N., Santana, M., Cano, M. & Mendoza, N. S., 2026, In: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions. 26, 1, p. 88-99 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Drug Overdose Deaths in Mexican-Heritage Arizonans: An Examination of Mortality Rates, Demographics, Drugs Involved, and Place of Death
Cano, M., Hernandez, N. & Mendoza, N., 2025, In: Substance Use and Misuse. 60, 5, p. 722-732 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Exploring medication for opioid use disorder and recovery housing in the United States
Hernandez, N., Santana, M. & Mendoza, N. S., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Active
23 Finished

IGA: Substance Use and Addiction Translational Research Network (SATRN)
Mendoza, N. (CoI) & Shiota, M. (PI)
LOCAL: Arizona Municipal Government
6/28/23 → 1/1/28
Project: Research project
Research training in drug abuse prevention: closing the research-practice gap
Causadias, J. (CoI), Davis, K. (CoI), Ostrom, A. (CoI), Sandler, I. (CoI), Castro, F. (CoI), Davis, M. (CoI), O'Rourke, H. (CoI), Olive, M. F. (CoI), Gary, K. (CoI), Pardini, D. (CoI), Meier, M. (CoI), Wolchik, S. (CoI), Pina, A. (CoI), Lemery-Chalfant, K. (CoI), Lindstrom Johnson, S. (CoI), Brooks, S. (CoI), Daniulaityte, R. (CoI), Shiota, M. (CoI), Edwards, M. (CoI), Su, J. (CoI), Mendoza, N. (CoI), Pettigrew, J. (CoI), Tein, J.-Y. (CoI), Doane, L. (CoI), Gonzales, N. (PI), Brewer, G. (CoI), Halden, R. (CoI), Buman, M. (CoI), Berkel, C. (CoI), Sanabria, F. (CoI), White, R. (CoI), Rivera, D. (CoI), Stecher, C. (CoI), MacKinnon, D. (CoI), McNeish, D. (CoI), Jager, J. (CoI), Low, S. (CoI), Johnson, M. (CoI), Chassin, L. (CoI), Oesterle, S. (CoI), Grimm, K. (CoI), Corbin, W. (CoI), Luecken, L. (CoI) & Perez, M. (CoI)
HHS: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
7/1/21 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
Arizona State Opioid Response (SOR III) (Revision 1)
Mendoza, N. (PI), Pena, S. (CoI) & Cano, M. (CoI)
HHS: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
9/30/23 → 9/29/24
Project: Research project
IMPROVE Community Implementation Program
Shiota, M. (CoI), Chen, D. (CoI), Whisner, C. (CoI), Mendoza, N. (CoI), Gonzales, A. (CoI), Rankin, L. (CoI), Berkel, C. (PI), Domino, M. (CoI), Martin, M. (CoI) & Scherer, N. (CoI)
HHS: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
8/15/23 → 8/14/24
Project: Research project
Arizona State Opioid Response (SOR III)
Pena, S. (CoI) & Mendoza, N. (PI)
HHS: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
9/30/22 → 9/29/23
Project: Research project

National Association of Social Work
Mendoza, N. (Other)
2014
Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
Webinar: Risk and Substance Use Disorders Among Sexual Minorities: Conceptualizing a Queer-informed System of Clinical Care. National Association of Social Work
Mendoza, N. (Other)
2014
Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality (previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association)
Mendoza, N. (Member)
2013
Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
Research on Social Work Practice
Mendoza, N. (Reviewer)
2013
Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization
LGBTQ Consortium, Training and Education Subcommittee Speakers Bureau
Mendoza, N. (Other)
2013
Activity: Other activity types › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of external research organization

Conference Scholarship
Mendoza, N. (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Dean’s List
Mendoza, N. (Recipient), 1997
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Dean’s List
Mendoza, N. (Recipient), 2000
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Dean’s List
Mendoza, N. (Recipient), 1998
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Dean’s List
Mendoza, N. (Recipient), 1999
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Natasha Mendoza

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Enhancing support for student well-being: substance use resources and policy approaches in community colleges

First responder attitudes and practices related to people who use drugs: exploring the impact of resource sharing

Recovery homes, regulation, & medication for opioid use disorder: preliminary look in a Southwestern state

Drug Overdose Deaths in Mexican-Heritage Arizonans: An Examination of Mortality Rates, Demographics, Drugs Involved, and Place of Death

Exploring medication for opioid use disorder and recovery housing in the United States

IGA: Substance Use and Addiction Translational Research Network (SATRN)

Research training in drug abuse prevention: closing the research-practice gap

Arizona State Opioid Response (SOR III) (Revision 1)

IMPROVE Community Implementation Program

Arizona State Opioid Response (SOR III)

National Association of Social Work

Webinar: Risk and Substance Use Disorders Among Sexual Minorities: Conceptualizing a Queer-informed System of Clinical Care. National Association of Social Work

GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality (previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association)

Research on Social Work Practice

LGBTQ Consortium, Training and Education Subcommittee Speakers Bureau

Conference Scholarship

Dean’s List

Dean’s List

Dean’s List

Dean’s List

Natasha Mendoza

Personal profile

Research interests

External positions

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Projects

Activities

Prizes