Helping veterans avoid eviction and homelessness through legal support
Medical-legal partnerships to prevent evictions and homelessness among veterans
This study is looking at how teaming up legal help with healthcare can support veterans who are having trouble with housing, like dealing with landlords or eviction issues, to see if it can improve their living situations and mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Connecticut Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10938026 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how medical-legal partnerships can assist veterans facing housing issues by integrating legal services into healthcare. Legal providers work alongside VA facilities to offer support such as negotiating with landlords and representing veterans in eviction court. The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these partnerships in improving housing stability and mental health outcomes for veterans. By conducting a randomized controlled trial, the research seeks to gather robust evidence on the benefits of legal assistance for at-risk veterans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are at risk of eviction or experiencing housing instability.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who do not face housing-related legal issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce homelessness among veterans and improve their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown significant improvements in housing and mental health outcomes for veterans receiving legal assistance through medical-legal partnerships, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
West Haven, United States
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System — West Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosen, Marc I — VA Connecticut Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Rosen, Marc I
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 below.