Research with OSU

$6.4 million grant to study how youth homelessness impacts opioid use

The Ohio State University By Robin Chenoweth October 10, 2019 For thousands of young adults who are homeless, opioid use seems...

Nutritional Deficiencies among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

PI, Dr. Irene Hatsu, OSU, Human Nutrition – An important challenge of homelessness is access to food, which mediates nutritional and...

Biological Markers of Stress

PI, Dr. Jodi Ford, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University – As homeless youth experience a greater number of stressful events, and...

Testing Strengths-Based Outreach & Advocacy with Non-Services Connected Youth

PI, Dr. Natasha Slesnick, OSU College of Education and Human Ecology The Ohio State University – Prior studies focused on youth...

Housing & Supportive Services with Young Mothers Experiencing Homelessness & Substance Abuse

PI, Dr. Natasha Slesnick, OSU College of Education and Human Ecology The Ohio State University – Housing First/Pathways to Housing is a...

Intervention to Promote Healthy Behaviors in Homeless Youth

PI, Dr. Lynn Rew, University of Texas-Austin, College of Nursing/ Co-I Natasha Slesnick, The Ohio State University – Although youth...

Suicide Prevention Among Substance Abusing Homeless Youth

PI, Dr. Natasha Slesnick, OSU College of Education and Human Ecology The Ohio State University – Dr. Natasha Slesnick and the STAR House...

Evaluation of Treatments for Homeless Youth: CRA, MET, & Case Management

PI, Dr. Natasha Slesnick, OSU College of Education and Human Ecology The Ohio State University – Homeless Youths are more likely to have...

Smoking Cessation Among Homeless Youth

PI, Dr. Julianna Nemeth, OSU College of Public Health The Ohio State University – One million homeless youth aged 24 years and younger...

Perceived Sexual Health Risks

PI, Dr. Brittany Brakenhoff, OSU Education and Human Ecology – Interviews with 30 youth and 100 quantitative assessments were...

Current Project: Suicide Prevention Among Substance Abusing Homeless Youth

3/15/15 – 3/30/18 National Institute for Drug Abuse R34DA037845 (Slesnick, PI) This study tests the feasibility and acceptability of a...

Current Project: Evaluation of EBT with Young, Substance Abusing Homeless Mothers

2/1/15 - 11/30/19 National Institute for Drug Abuse 2 R01DA036589 (Slesnick, PI) This study examines the differential effectiveness of a...

Completed: Q&A—Evidence-Based Treatments for Homeless Youth

December 20, 2013 Article published by National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth What works to help homeless youth deal with the issues...

Completed: The Forgotten Children— Unaccompanied, Runaway & Homeless Youth

Whitepaper Summary by Dr. Natasha Slesnick Runaway and homeless youth are one of the most vulnerable populations worldwide. Among minor...