Rooted in Data, Growing Success

Evaluator. Instructor. Data Analyst. Researcher. Program Designer. Implementation Coach. Fidelity Reviewer. Grant Writer. Focus Group Moderator. Project Planner. Quality Improvement Specialist. Nerd.

We get called a lot of names at APPRECOTS, but we don’t mind. They all describe what we do: Apply research methods in support of organizations that care about providing quality services.

How We Serve Our Clients

Sometimes our clients need support in running long-term quality initiatives. APPRECOTS is great at nuanced problem solving.

Sprouting Ideas

We collaborate with you to identify opportunities for growth and increased efficiency, while assessing your unique challenges to uncover key opportunities for impactful change.

Nurturing Development

We customize our services to align with your needs and goals, fostering lasting and meaningful development. We expertly craft tailored strategies precisely aligned with your unique needs to cultivate effective results.

Sustaining Growth

Our solutions create a foundation for sustainable growth that seamlessly integrates with your existing workflows ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

Upcoming Presentations

TCOM Conference 2025

Session Date: October 8, 2025
Session Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Venue: InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
Chicago, IL

Join us in Chicago next month for the annual TCOM Conference from October 7-9. This conference is an opportunity for growth, connection, and learning all about TCOM. Ellen Wehrman and Linda Schneider will be presenting a session titled: “From Lake to Shining Lake: Training Lessons Learned from a Statewide Rollout,” which details their experiences as trainers for the MichiCANS program as it was rolled out across the State of Michigan. Information about the conference, including registration can be found by clicking the Register button.

MINT Conference 2025 Pre-Forum

Session Date: October 20, 2025
Session Time: 8:30 - 5:00PM
Venue: Marriott City Center
Minneapolis, MN

Ready to elevate your Motivational Interviewing (MI) practice? This October, The Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) will be hosting Pre-Forum Workshops in Minneapolis, MN. These workshops are being offered to members of MINT, along with the general public, and will consist of exclusive one day programs offered on October 20th and 21st from 8:30am until 5:00pm.

During these Pre-Forum workshops, you will learn from expert MINT trainers in a collaborative setting. This is your chance to refine your techniques, dive into groundbreaking research, and gain valuable insights. Get connected with other members and set yourself up for a truly enriching Forum experience.

APPRECOTS’ own Heidi Wale Knizacky and Michelle Boudreaux, and Vanessa Redding are all experienced MINT trainers who will be presenting on Monday, October 20th for a program titled: What’s Next? What’s Next? Evaluating and Support MI Fidelity.

More information about registration can be found on the Motivational Interviewing Services page or by clicking the button to the left.

Our Approach and Focus

Focus Groups

We ask insightful questions, document participant feedback, and create easy-to-digest reports. Get real feedback from your audiences in order to better understand expectations, identify needs, and drive outcomes.

Grant Evaluation

We provide thorough assessments to ensure alignment with funding criteria and strategic goals. Our evaluations offer clear, actionable feedback to enhance your work and maximize your chances of successful funding.

Survey Design

We craft well-structured surveys that elicit valuable and accurate data, ensuring comprehensive coverage of your research questions. Our tailored survey designs help you gain meaningful insights and make informed decisions based on reliable respondent feedback.

Community Research

Our approach ensures that research is collaborative and developed with the community it aims to benefit, providing a balanced and inclusive perspective. Your data is guaranteed to be both impactful and ethically sound.

Data Analysis

We utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to examine your data, and bring it to life with actionable insights and clear data visualizations. Our analysis helps you make informed decisions, identify trends, and optimize your workflow.

Program Evaluation

We help you capture and measure what’s important, and provide recommendations on what you should do next. Gain insight into what needs you have, as well as what strengths you can leverage.

Clinical Measurement Tools

We offer training, implementation support, and data analysis for a variety of healthcare and professional assessment tools, including ANSA, CANS, CAFAS, PECFAS, DECA, MICA, and more.

Evidence-Based Practices

Our focus on evidence-based practices and attention to data allows us to assist you with identifying and implementing services that withstand critical scrutiny. We provide objective evidence of clinical outcomes to evaluate effectiveness.

Workforce Development

We work closely with you to develop appropriate training topics and methods, customized for your team and your goals. Our experienced and engaging trainers offer facilitation in online, on-site, and train-the-trainer formats.

What Our Clients Have to Say

  • The Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority has been a satisfied customer of APPRECOTS since 2014. Heidi Wale and the talented staff at APPROCOTS deliver quality research and analysis that turns data into actionable information. Their deliverables are designed in formats tailored to meet the needs of your audiences whether they be front facing service delivery staff, middle managers, senior administrators, or governing board members. I would recommend this firm without reservation. You will not be disappointed.

    Sandra M. Lindsey , CEO
    Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

  • “Heidi and Sam provided an excellent training on positive behavioral supports for our clinical staff. They kept staff engaged throughout the training, weaving in active teach activities that helped staff apply the concepts and skills they were learning. It was awesome to see staff having “ah ha moments” and to hear staff sharing that they felt more confident in implementing positive behavior supports due to the training. This was the best training we provided to staff all year – staff were already using the tools they learned the very next day after the training.”

    Sarah Bowman, Clinical Director
    Gratiot Integrated Health Network