Helping young adults with mental health challenges transition from homelessness to housing
Official title: Adaptation of Critical Time Intervention for Young Adults with Mental Health Challenges in the Transition from Homelessness to Housing
Funded at New York University · NIH-11184851 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help young adults who are homeless and struggling with mental health issues by using a special support program to make it easier for them to find stable housing and get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $146,354 |
| NIH project number | 7R34MH129542-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11184851 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults under 21 years old who are experiencing homelessness and facing mental health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing homelessness or do not have mental health challenges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on young adults experiencing homelessness who often face significant mental health challenges and barriers to accessing care. It aims to adapt a proven case management approach, known as Critical Time Intervention (CTI), to better support these individuals during their transition to stable housing. By integrating mental health strategies tailored for young adults, the study seeks to engage participants in mental health services and improve their overall well-being. The research will be conducted in New York and will involve a pilot program to test the effectiveness of this adapted intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes and housing stability for young adults transitioning out of homelessness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that Critical Time Intervention is effective for adults with serious mental illness, but this adaptation for young adults has not been tested before.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Narendorf, Sarah Carter — New York University
- Study coordinator: Narendorf, Sarah Carter
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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.