Unconditional cash transfers and association with clinical outcomes among U.S. veterans with psychosis or recent homelessness

Abstract: Objective: Three rounds of stimulus checks were distributed to middle- and low-income U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This 15-month longitudinal study examined …

Change in homeless and health services use following migration among Veterans with experience of homelessness

Abstract: Homelessness is associated with poor health outcomes, including lack of access to care. Homelessness experienced in rural areas is understudied but likely associated with …

Neuropsychological functioning, neurobehavioral symptoms, and community reintegration in unstably housed veterans with mental health conditions

Abstract: Objective: Returning Veterans often have conditions (e.g. posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD], depression, and history of traumatic brain injury [TBI]) associated with …

The state of knowledge on female Veterans experiencing homelessness: A scoping review of the literature

Abstract: The primary goal of this scoping review was to assess and summarize existing research on homelessness among female Veterans to understand their unique experiences. A …

Stressful life events and risk of homelessness after active duty: an assessment of risk and resilience among servicemembers

Abstract: Objectives: The transition from military to civilian life may present increased exposure to various stressful life events (SLEs) that can increase the risk of …

Identifying incarceration turning points through Veteran lived experiences

Abstract: Veteran incarceration presents numerous social and public health problems, which often include re-incarceration, homelessness, unemployment, and suicide. Contemporary …

Veterans finding community and a “home” within an emergency housing environment

Abstract: In April 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating unsheltered homelessness in Los Angeles by sanctioning a tent turned …

Occupational therapy’s role in addressing the intersectionality of Veterans who are chronically homeless, mental health, and sleep deprivation

Abstract: Currently, there are interventions available for rest and sleep for the general population. However, those interventions do not usually address the unique needs of the …

Systematic review of access to healthcare and social services among US women Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Background: Studies suggest female Veterans are under-identified as homeless in the VA healthcare system, which may impact their ability to access necessary services. In …

Developing an operational definition of housing instability and homelessness in Veterans Health Administration’s medical records

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine how homelessness and housing instability is captured across data sources in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Data …

Engaging stakeholders to inform national implementation of critical time intervention in a program serving homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Grant and Per Diem Case Management “Aftercare” program provides 6 months of case management for homeless-experienced Veterans (HEVs) …

Homelessness and Contact with the Criminal Legal System among U.S. Combat Veterans: An Exploration of Potential Mediating Factors

Abstract: A notable proportion of criminal legal system (CLS)-involved combat veterans have a history of homelessness. However, knowledge regarding the relationship between …