The original Maintaining independence and sobriety through
systems integration, Outreach, and networking (MissiOn)
integrated treatment approach provided case management,
psychoeducational treatment, and vocational support to
homeless and formerly homeless veterans with co-occurring
psychiatric and substance use disorders (COd) as they worked
to achieve recovery from homelessness, substance abuse, mental
illness, and unemployment while transitioning to independent
living in the community. the MissiOn-vet program, like
the MissiOn program that preceded it, provides support
when these veterans need it most – at the beginning of the
transition period.
MissiOn-vet services can be initiated in either inpatient/
residential or outpatient settings and are provided by treatment
teams, consisting of a Case Manager (CM) and Peer support
specialist (Pss), who support veterans during this critical
transition period. MissiOn-vet CM/Pss teams deliver
services directly and also provide essential service linkages to
both va and community-based programs to help homeless and
formerly homeless veterans engage in mental health, substance
abuse, and medical treatment; locate and participate in recovery
support groups (aa/na); obtain and maintain employment;
and enroll in educational programs.
the MissiOn-vet treatment approach is rooted in the
theoretical framework of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and
structured upon the principles and phases of the Critical time
intervention (Cti) case managemen