Employing Peer Outreach and Whole Health in Recovery for Homeless-Experienced Veterans

Homelessness is a national crisis in the United States, particularly in the veteran population. Due to multiple chronic conditions, homeless individuals frequently become hospitalized or are treated in emergency departments. Care engagement can mitigate this risk. Interventions grounded in evidence-based practices of peer support and whole health are effective for increasing care engagement. However, implementation of such interventions with high-acuity patients often requires strategies that are intensive and costly. This trial will evaluate the relative impacts and costs of using a high-intensity (vs. low-intensity) strategy to implement a peer-led, whole health intervention for homeless-experienced veterans in permanent supportive housing.

NCT Number	NCT07309224
Lead Sponsor	VA Office of Research and Development
Conditions	Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Disorder, Homelessness
Enrollment	278 participants
Start Date	2026-10-01
Primary Completion	2030-07-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2030-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-04