Peer support and whole health for homeless veterans
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether having a peer counselor can help homeless veterans who often use emergency care to find stability and improve their health and well-being. It is designed for veterans who are already in a VA housing program and have a mental health or substance use condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a veteran who has received VA housing services in the past two years.
- You are currently enrolled in HUD-VASH (a VA housing program).
- You have had more than 1 hospital stay or more than 2 emergency room visits in the last three months.
- You have a mental health or substance use disorder diagnosis.
- You must be a patient at a location participating in this study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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