Program to support transitioning service members and prevent veteran suicides

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This program aims to address the rising suicide rates among young veterans by providing community-based support during their transition to civilian life. It focuses on the critical first year post-discharge, a period identified as having the highest risk for suicide. The initiative involves pairing transitioning service members with volunteer sponsors who offer one-on-one engagement to help reduce reintegration difficulties and promote connectedness. By leveraging community interventions, the program seeks to enhance the effectiveness of existing veteran support services.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* TSMVs must be 18-years of age or older,
* be approximately 6 months from military discharge and
* be planning to transition to one of the target cities included in the evaluation during an active enrollment window for the respective city.

Exclusion Criteria:

N/A

Where it's running

• James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY
  The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting
• Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Waco VA Medical Center, Waco, TX
  Waco, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Joseph C Geraci, PhD — James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Joseph C Geraci, PhD
• Email: Joseph.Geraci@va.gov
• Phone: (718) 584-9000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.