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Implementation of mobile medical units for Veterans experiencing homelessness: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Mobile medical units (MMUs) provide health care services in the community to reach populations with geographic, financial, and other barriers to care. The US Department …

Problematic pornography use and clinical and psychosocial correlates among low-income US Veterans: An exploratory study

Abstract: Problematic pornography use (PPU) is prevalent among veterans and often co-occurs with psychiatric concerns and traumatic experiences. This study aimed to understand the …

A federal demonstration project of money management services for Veterans at risk of homelessness

Abstract:With funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act and support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in 2023 more than $2.1 million was distributed to 13 …

Perspectives on the low demand transitional model in engaging and housing hard-to-reach Veterans experiencing unsheltered homelessness

Abstract: Nationwide around 226,080 homeless individuals are unsheltered each night. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Low Demand program is a community-based model …

Perspectives on the low demand transitional model in engaging and housing hard-to-reach Veterans experiencing unsheltered homelessness

Abstract: Nationwide around 226,080 homeless individuals are unsheltered each night. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Low Demand program is a community-based model …

A descriptive study of perceived physical safety among service providers in the Department of Veterans Affairs homeless programs

Abstract: Purpose: Service providers working with homeless populations frequently experience physical safety incidents in their jobs, but little is known about the rate of physical …

Evaluation of the low-demand model for serving unsheltered homeless Veterans in transitional housing

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracts with community-based agencies to operate its Grant and Per Diem (GPD) transitional housing programs, …

Family incarceration and barriers to mental health care among low-income US Veterans

Abstract:Background: Family member incarceration is a risk factor for mental health challenges. However, less research has investigated the relationship between family member …

Psychiatric disorders among older U.S. women by socioeconomic and veteran status

Abstract: Objectives: To examine among women ≥65 years: [1] differences in prevalence and incidence of psychiatric disorders, including substance use and mental health disorders, …

Expanding housing and support eligibility by Veteran discharge status

Abstract:The US Department of Housing and Urban Development–Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program provides housing support and case management services to …

Psychiatric disorders among older U.S. women by socioeconomic and Veteran status

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine among women ≥65 years: [1] differences in prevalence and incidence of psychiatric disorders, including substance use and mental health …

Families served during the first decade of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program: A descriptive analysis

Abstract: Homelessness impacts entire families, with potential intergenerational consequences. Addressing family homelessness provides both immediate relief and long-term societal …