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ArticleAdministration and policy in mental health2026

Retrospective Study of Homelessness among Transitioning Service Members Within Two Years after Military Service.

Jack Tsai, Dorota Szymkowiak

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Jack TsaiHomeless Programs Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, USA. Jack.Tsai@uth.tmc.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-0329-648X
Dorota SzymkowiakHomeless Programs Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, USA.

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This study aimed to identify predictors of homelessness among transitioning service members (TSM) in the military. Data from the U.S. Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) were analyzed. A total of 211,530 TSM discharged from military service between August 2022 to December 2023. Military and clinical characteristics of TSM were examined along with any indicator of homelessness in VA records within 1 and 2 years after military discharge. Multivariable logistic regression and survival analyses were conducted. Results found that the incidence of homelessness among TSM was 1.85% within 1 year of military discharge and 2.95% within 2 years of military discharge. Among the strongest predictors of homelessness, TSM who were non-Hispanic black (aOR = 3.16, 95% CI = 2.92-3.41) or who had reasons for military discharge related to hardship (aOR = 3.26, 95% CI = 2.54-4.118), mental health/substance use (aOR = 3.89, 95% CI = 3.42-4.41), or criminal activity (aOR = 4.24, 95% CI = 3.76-4.78) were at risk of homelessness within 1 year of military discharge. Similar predictors were found among TSM for homelessness in year 2 suggesting the risk factors remain the same over time. In conclusion, some of the risks for homelessness may be ascertained from TSM while they are still in the military. Special support for TSM who are discharged due to hardship, mental health/substance use problems, and criminal activity may help prevent homelessness among veterans.

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Ill-Housed PersonsMilitary PersonnelVeteransAdultFemaleHumansMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsYoung AdultBehavioral healthHomelessnessMilitaryPreventionVeterans

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