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Project Number: | I50RX003437-01 |
| Title: | Enhancing Community Integration for Homeless Veterans |
| Principal Investigator: | Michael F. Green |
| Location: | West Los Angeles, CA |
| Congressional District Code: | 33 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | October 2020 - September 2025 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $1,258,900 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$6,294,500 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Homelessness in Veterans is a widespread problem, and a priority at the national level. Despite substantial progress in providing housing for Veterans, a fundamental problem remains: Permanent housing is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for successful community integration. Community integration (e.g., social integration with friends and family; capacity for work and productive activities) is essential for long-term mental and physical outcomes. Providing housing is only the first step... |