Rebuilding Bridges for Homeless Veterans

The objective of the proposed project is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the
Rebuilding Bridges intervention, which was designed to help homeless Veterans plan and
implement steps to engage friends, family and other loved ones in their lives. The PI and his
team will enroll approximately 25-30 Veterans. Veterans will be recruited via provider
referral and via advertisements that will be placed in general clinical areas and desks at
the Errera Center. The PI will work with the Veterans to create a detailed genogram of
family, friends and other supporters in the Veteran's life. This will be followed by a
meeting with each Veteran over the course of three 30-minute weekly sessions to help the
Veteran identify and engage people listed in their genogram which the Veteran might want to
form stronger relationships with. Veterans will also be asked to complete several measures
and questionnaires such as housing information, employment, mental health and quality of
life.

Inclusion Criteria

1. Over 18 years old

2. Currently in a VA homeless program

3. Able to provide valid consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Acute psychiatric decompensation requiring inpatient admission or emergency department
services within the last month (suicidality, homicidally, mania, psychotic
decompensation)

2. Has a conservator