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. 2021 Jun 24;17(2):e1154. doi: 10.1002/cl2.1154
Methods Design: Randomized control trial
Setting: Seattle, TX, United States
Follow up: 12 months
Participants Population: Participants were homeless veterans enrolled in addictions treatment, predominantly male and unmarried
Sample size: Total sample size: 181, ICM n = 91, HSG control n = 90
Interventions Intervention:
ICM: Caseload was 20. Case management provided (a) 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; (b) 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; and (c) promotion of residential stability through life skills training
Comparator:
HSG (control): drop‐in housing support group held weekly in the Addiction Treatment Centre. The group 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.
Outcomes Housing stability, mental health, substance use, hospitalisation
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