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Addiction Housing Case Management for Homeless Veterans Enrolled in Addictions Treatment
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Intensive Addiction/Housing Case Management and Housing Support Group for Homelessness and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 181 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The study examined intensive case management for homeless Veterans in addiction treatment by integrating addiction/housing case managers (AHCM), operating from a Life Skills Training perspective, into an addiction specialty program. The primary aim was to determine whether the AHCM intervention increases number of days housed during the year following treatment entry. Secondary aims were to compare costs and cost-effectiveness of AHCM vs. time and attention control, determine if AHCM improves addiction outcomes and functional status, and examine treatment process variables associated with improved outcomes.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
AHCM provided: 1) support in obtaining/maintaining housing through education about resources, coordination with VA and community housing program providers, assistance in establishing housing program eligibility, and problem-solving around threats to housing stability; 2) support for SUD and related issues that affect housing status through treatment engagement/re-engagement, referrals for needed services (e.g. psychiatric, medical, vocational), and addressing substance use issues proactively; 3) promotion of residential stability through Life Skills Training, which was designed to improve key skills (room and self-care, money management, and community participation).
The HSG focused on gaining support from fellow study participants and learning from those who successfully obtained housing. Group facilitators provided education about housing resources and assistance with housing-related issues.