Preventing homelessness among Veterans through a national call center
Official title: Keeping the front door open: Preventing homelessness through the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Funded at Birmingham VA Medical Center · NIH-10954246 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans helps Veterans who might be facing homelessness by connecting them with important resources, and it aims to find the best ways to support them and keep them off the streets.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Birmingham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003608-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10954246 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who are at risk of homelessness and have contacted the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or those who are already securely housed may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (NCCHV) connects Veterans at risk of homelessness with essential resources and services. The study will analyze data from Veterans who contacted the NCCHV to understand their needs and the outcomes of the assistance they received. By linking NCCHV data with other administrative records, the research aims to identify effective strategies for preventing homelessness among Veterans. This work is crucial as it addresses a significant social determinant of health that affects many Veterans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of homelessness among Veterans by improving access to necessary services.
How similar studies have gone: While initiatives to prevent homelessness among Veterans have shown success, this specific approach using NCCHV data is novel and has not been previously studied.
Where this research is happening
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Birmingham VA Medical Center
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Montgomery, Ann Elizabeth — Birmingham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Montgomery, Ann Elizabeth
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.