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Patterns of return to homelessness among military Veterans in permanent housing: Implications for prevention

Abstract: There is growing interest in assisting individuals who return to homelessness after obtaining permanent housing. However, little evidence exists on those who make …

Encampment medicine: Innovating care delivery in a community of tiny shelters on Veterans Affairs grounds

Abstract: Veterans experiencing homelessness face barriers to traditional U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care, even when temporarily housed on VA grounds. An encampment …

Patterns of return to homelessness among military Veterans in permanent housing: Implications for prevention

Abstract: There is growing interest in assisting individuals who return to homelessness after obtaining permanent housing. However, little evidence exists on those who make …

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 …

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 …

Social worker and nurse practitioner consultation: An innovative approach to bridging healthcare service and communication gaps for Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Veterans experiencing homelessness have complex physical, mental health, and substance use disorders that impact their ability to obtain and maintain housing. The …

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 …

Risk of homelessness among Veterans with and without criminal legal system involvement

Abstract: Among military veterans in the United States, criminal legal system involvement is a risk factor for homelessness; however, the magnitude of and contributors to this …

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, …

Longitudinal evaluation examining implementation and sustainment of an opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution among Veterans who are unstably housed

Abstract: Background: Rigorous implementation evaluations are needed to understand factors that influence implementation and sustainability of evidence-based interventions across …