Impact of rapid housing on alcohol-related harms in homeless adults
Official title: Evaluating the Impact of Rapid Rehousing Programs for Homeless Adults on Alcohol-Related Harms: Analysis of Linked Housing Program and Health Care Data from Massachusetts and Utah
Funded at Boston College · NIH-11427977 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project looks at whether rapid rehousing helps reduce alcohol problems and related health issues in homeless adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chestnut Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $690,294 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AA033475-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11427977 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 and older who are experiencing homelessness and have a history of alcohol use disorder in Boston, MA, and Utah.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not experiencing homelessness or without alcohol-related health concerns may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
Researchers will link housing program data with health records from Boston, MA and Utah to see if getting rapid housing reduces alcohol-related harms and improves care engagement for single adults experiencing homelessness. The study uses existing administrative data over several years to compare outcomes before and after housing support. The goal is to understand if housing interventions can lower alcohol poisoning, withdrawal events, injuries, and other health burdens in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could guide policies to use housing as a pathway to better health for homeless individuals with alcohol use issues.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work in Veterans suggests housing support can improve health outcomes, but evidence in non-veteran single adults is limited and this study extends that work.
Where this research is happening
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Byrne, Thomas H — Boston College
- Study coordinator: Byrne, Thomas H
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.