Helping veterans transition from psychiatric hospitalization to community living
Official title: Recovery Bridge: A Peer Facilitated Intervention to help bridge the transition from psychiatric inpatient hospitalization to living in the community
Funded at Baltimore VA Medical Center · NIH-10914641 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program that helps veterans who are leaving the hospital for mental health care by connecting them with peers who have been through similar experiences, using technology to make the transition back to everyday life smoother and safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baltimore VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5I21HX003618-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914641 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have recently been discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and are seeking support during their transition to community living.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who have not experienced psychiatric hospitalization may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating a peer-facilitated intervention designed to support veterans transitioning from psychiatric inpatient care back to community living. The intervention utilizes technology and peer specialists to provide guidance and support during this critical period, which is often associated with high risks of readmission and suicide. By leveraging the existing My Recovery Plan program, the study aims to improve post-hospital discharge outcomes for veterans. The approach emphasizes the importance of peer support in enhancing access to care and promoting recovery-oriented outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce hospital readmissions and improve the overall mental health and well-being of veterans transitioning to community living.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of peer support interventions in this specific context, similar approaches have shown promise in improving outcomes for individuals with mental health challenges.
Where this research is happening
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Baltimore VA Medical Center
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldberg, Richard Warren — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Goldberg, Richard Warren
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.