Table 3.
Veteran status determined through re-engagement contacts (N = 112).
| Veteran status | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Inappropriate for re-engagement efforts | 44 | 39.3 |
| Deceased at time of re-engagement | 27 | 24.1 |
| Incarcerated in jail or prison | 6 | 5.4 |
| Hospitalized or housed in institution | 5 | 4.4 |
| Ineligible for VHA services | 4 | 3.6 |
| Veteran re-engaged in VA care independently | 2 | 1.8 |
| Appropriate for re-engagement services | 68 | |
| Veteran unsuccessfully contacted | 48 | 70.6 |
| Veteran contacted by phone, mail, or other modality | 20 | 29.4 |
| Services requested by veterans at time of re-engagement contacta | 20 | |
| Mental health | 7 | 35.0 |
| Medical care | 7 | 35.0 |
| Employment assistance | 5 | 25.0 |
| Transportation | 3 | 15.0 |
| Daily needs (e.g., food, clothing, housing) | 3 | 15.0 |
| Legal services | 1 | 5.0 |
| No services requested at time of re-engagement contact | 4 | 20.0 |
| Result of re-engagement contact | 20 | |
| Appointment scheduled | 5 | 25.0 |
| Veteran declined to schedule appointment at time of contact | 15 | 75.0 |
aPercentages do not total 100% as most veterans indicated multiple areas of need.