Suicide prevention help for Veterans using VA community care

Who could benefit from this research

What this research studies

This project focuses on Veterans who get mental health care through VA-purchased community services rather than VA facilities. It builds on a proven approach (VA BIC) that includes short, supportive contacts after care transitions to boost treatment engagement and social connection. The study will examine how well VA BIC works in community care settings to lower suicide risk and improve safety for this high-risk group. If successful, it could guide scalable strategies to protect Veterans during transitions between care providers.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• White River Junction VA Medical Center
  White River Junction, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Riblet, Natalie — White River Junction VA Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Riblet, Natalie

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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