A Mixed Methods Pilot Trial of the STEP Home Workshop to Improve Reintegration and Reduce Suicide Risk for Recently Transitioned Veterans

This group will meet for \~1.5 hours/week for 12 weeks. The core skills of Emotional Regulation (ER) and Problem Solving (PS) are introduced and then integrated throughout all Veteran-specific content modules for practice and repetition for 12 weeks. Attention training augments ER and PS skills and is interspersed throughout the group and individual sessions. Additional 30-minute individual skills building and goal setting sessions occur up to 6 times based on individual Veteran needs. STEP-Home staff will work in pairs to run workshops per established protocols. Workshops will be conducted via VA approved video telehealth.

Provides training, skills, and information to help transitioning service members and their families prepare for the military to civilian transition. Each service member works with a TAP counselor to identify needs and post transition goals to build an Individual Transition Plan, in addition to TAP core curriculum courses.

VA Solid Start includes a series of outreach calls and emails to all Veterans at 90-, 180-, and 365-days post service separation. Callers follow a standard script to describe services available through VA and provide contact information for desired services.