Helping transitioning service members with mental illness avoid homelessness
Official title: Preventing Homelessness in Transitioning Service Members with Mental Illness
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11032973 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping veterans who are struggling with mental health issues as they move from military to civilian life, by providing them with personalized support to prevent homelessness during this tough transition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $196,120 |
| NIH project number | 1K23MH138668-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11032973 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are transitioning service members aged 21 and older who are experiencing mental health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not transitioning from military service or do not have mental health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing homelessness among transitioning service members (TSMs) who are dealing with mental illness. It aims to identify those at highest risk during their transition from military to civilian life and to implement a tailored case management intervention known as critical time intervention (CTI). By providing support and resources during this vulnerable period, the research seeks to improve the stability and well-being of TSMs. The approach includes both qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the effectiveness of the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of homelessness among transitioning service members with mental illness.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting this population, similar interventions have shown promise in preventing homelessness among other high-risk groups.
Where this research is happening
-
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koh, Katherine a. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Koh, Katherine a.
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Global TravEpiNet: Pregnant Travelers Health and Disease Prevention Network
This grant supports a national network to improve health and prevent infections among international travelers, with a special focus on pregnant travelers.
-
Soluble ST2 and the course of lung injury in ARDS
A doctor-scientist at a top hospital is studying how a molecule called soluble ST2 may influence how lung injury starts and heals in patients with ARDS and related conditions.
-
Role of airway macrophages in lung health and allergic disease
A doctor-scientist at a major hospital wants to study how immune cells in the airways develop and influence asthma and other airway diseases.
-
Global TravEpiNet: Understanding and Protecting US Travelers, including Pregnant Travelers
A large U.S. network studies international travelers, including pregnant travelers, to understand illness risks and reduce the spread of infections.
-
Gait speed from wearable sensors to guide ALS trials
A patient-friendly look at using wearable sensors to measure how fast people with ALS walk, to help run better ALS trials.
-
Determinants of Post-Stroke Cognitive Outcomes and Vascular Effects on Recovery
A large, multi-site effort aims to understand why some stroke survivors develop long-term cognitive problems and dementia, and how vascular health and pre-existing brain changes influence recovery.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.