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Universal Screening for Homelessness and Risk for Homelessness in the Veterans Health Administration
American Journal of Public Health (2013)
  • Ann Elizabeth Montgomery
  • Jamison D Fargo
  • Thomas H Byrne
  • Vincent R Kane
  • Dennis P Culhane
Abstract
We examined data for all veteranswho completed the Veterans Health Administration’s national homelessness screening instrument between October 1, 2012, and January 10, 2013. Among veterans who were not engaged with the US Department of Veterans Affairs homeless system and presented for primary care services, the prevalence of recent housing instability or homelessness was 0.9% and homelessness risk was 1.2%. Future research will refine outreach strategies, targeting of prevention resources, and development of novel interventions.
Keywords
  • Homelessness,
  • Risk Assessment,
  • Veterans
Publication Date
December, 2013
Citation Information
Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Jamison D Fargo, Thomas H Byrne, Vincent R Kane, et al.. "Universal Screening for Homelessness and Risk for Homelessness in the Veterans Health Administration" American Journal of Public Health Vol. 103 Iss. S2 (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/dennis_culhane/130/