Bipolar Disorder Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
For Veterans:
- You are a Veteran who has had thoughts of killing yourself in the past month and/or made a suicide attempt in the past 3 months
- You have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or a mood disorder with psychotic features
- You are able to understand and agree to participate in the study, as confirmed by a brief assessment
For Peer Specialists:
- You are a Certified Peer Specialist currently working at VA San Diego Healthcare System in the Mental Health Care Line
- You have 2 to 3 years of experience working as a Certified Peer Specialist after getting your certification
- You are interested in being trained in the SUPPORT program used in this study
- You are willing to allow research staff to speak with your direct supervisor about your participation
- Your direct supervisor agrees to let you participate, including allowing time for a full day of training, weekly one-hour group supervision sessions, and working with at least one Veteran through the program at a time
Who may not be able to join:
For Veterans:
- You are unable to complete the study assessments for any reason
- You are currently intoxicated and need immediate detox treatment, or you are being directed to a residential substance use program (rather than mental health services)
- You need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital right away
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Samantha A Chalker, PhD, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
Phone: (619) 680-1735
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Feasibility of recruitment and retention; Acceptability of SUPPORT as measured by the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8)
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 23 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.