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Transitioning Youth Out of Homelessness 2.5 (TYOH 2.5)

Launched by UNITY HEALTH TORONTO · May 17, 2024

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Trial Information

Current as of March 13, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Identity Capital Youth Coach Self Efficacy Self Esteem Control Purpose Socioeconomic Inclusion Homelessness Transition

ClinConnect Summary

This project builds on the research team's current community-based randomized clinical trial (Transitioning Youth Out of Homelessness 2.0) utilizing coaching and a co-designed leadership guide to target identity capital (purpose, control, self-efficacy, and self-esteem) for youth transitioning out of homelessness (all participants are also receiving rent subsidies). Based on preliminary feedback from study youth and coaches involved in the intervention arm, the research team will modify the leadership guide and pilot it in the form of an in-person, four-week leadership program (vs. independ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • • Eligible young people aged 16-24 years who have transitioned out of homelessness (e.g., no longer living in a shelter or couch surfing), defined as 3 consecutive months within the past 12 months, will be identified by community partners (note: for the purpose of this study, youth living in foster care will be considered homeless).
  • • This age mandate was chosen because this is the age group served by the community partners. The research team has chosen to target the first year of exiting homelessness because collective experience has shown that this can be a particularly precarious time for youth in terms of mental health challenges and risk of (re)experiencing homelessness (even if youth have attempted exits in the past).
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Be able to provide free and informed consent.
  • • Be able to understand English (leadership program and data collection will be conducted in English).
  • • Have experienced homelessness (e.g., unstable housing arrangements including shelter stays, foster care, and couch surfing) for 3 consecutive months in the past 12 months.
  • • Be able to consistently attend the four-week leadership program.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Enrolled in a program or study with similar features to the TYOH 2.5 leadership program.

About Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and fostering education in the field of health sciences. Comprising St. Michael's Hospital, St. Joseph's Health Centre, and Providence Healthcare, Unity Health integrates a diverse range of clinical services and innovative research initiatives. The organization is committed to improving health outcomes through collaborative partnerships and community engagement, while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity in its clinical trials and research endeavors. By focusing on patient-centered approaches, Unity Health Toronto aims to drive advancements in healthcare and contribute to the well-being of the communities it serves.

Locations

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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