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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 …

Appraisal of social interaction and social motivation in homeless-experienced Veterans: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Initiatives developed by the Department of Veteran Affairs have reduced Veteran homelessness, but homeless-experienced veterans (HEVs) still face social …

Predicting risk of long-term institutionalization among community dwelling Veterans before the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify risk of long-term institutionalization (LTI) among Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration (VA). STUDY SETTING AND DESIGN: We …

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 …

Feasibility and acceptability of a contingency management program for stimulant use disorder in a pallet shelter community for homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: Background: Stimulant use disorder (StUD) is a leading cause of overdose and death among homeless-experienced Veterans (HEVs). Contingency management (CM), a behavioral …

Is gaining housing associated with higher rates of cancer screening among US Veterans experiencing homelessness?

Abstract: PURPOSE: People experiencing homelessness have lower rates of cancer screening than housed people, contributing to later stages at cancer diagnosis and poor outcomes. We …

Sex-specific associations between homelessness and cerebrovascular disease among aging US Veterans in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Homelessness and chronic disease have been previously linked. We examined the bidirectional, sex-specific, relationship between homelessness and cerebrovascular disease …

Armed Forces Covenant toolkit: Updated edition (2025)

Abstract: One of the key achievements of Forces in Mind Trust’s (FiMT) Our Community - Our Covenant series of reports, beginning in 2016, has been to establish a toolkit for …

Evaluating whole health engagement among homeless-experienced Veterans in an emergency shelter: A quality improvement study

Abstract: Introduction: Whole Health programs aim to integrate mental, physical, and social health to improve veteran well-being. Homeless-experienced veterans may face barriers to …

Examining health-related social needs and their association with stress and mental health among US Veterans using 2022 behavioral risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS) data

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the association between stress, mental health, and health-related social needs (HRSNs) among Veterans. Methods: A …

Housing status, mental health, and help-seeking among American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans in the Midwest

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine mental health and help-seeking behaviors among homeless and unstably housed (HUH) and stably housed (SH) American Indian and Alaska …

Development of a surveillance system to identify incidence of evictions among patients in Veterans Affairs medical centers across the United States

Abstract: Evictions are a major social and public health concern in the United States. The development of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies allows for analysis of …