This is a single-arm pilot study to test the feasibility of homelessness prevention and substance use interventions to be delivered to at-risk patients in the Bellevue Hospital emergency department (ED). ED patients (n=40) found eligible for the study will complete a baseline assessment and receive referrals to appropriate services, with a final six-month follow-up assessment.
ED patients found eligible for the study will complete a baseline survey and receive one-time, in person services at the time of the baseline/enrollment ED visit including referrals to homelessness prevention and substance use services, with a final six-month follow-up survey. Interim contacts at 7-10 days, 3 months, and 5 months will be used to assure intervention components were received and to confirm participant contact information.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Referral to Homebase homelessness prevention services offered by community-based organizations in NYC
Referral to substance use services (SBIRT and peer counselor/social work contact) available at Bellevue Hospital
Follow-up to assist participants in receiving homelessness prevention services
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York, United States
Percentage of Potential Participants Approached Who Were Eligible for the Study
Time frame: Month 6
Percentage of Eligible Participants Who Agreed to Participate in the Study
Time frame: Month 6
Number of Participants Who Received Referrals for Homelessness Prevention and/or Substance Use Services
Time frame: Month 6
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