Wesley Kasprow

Wesley Kasprow, PhD, MPH is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on homeless veterans' healthcare access, substance use disorders, and supported housing outcomes. He holds a PhD from SUNY Binghamton (1985) and an MPH from Yale University (1996). Collaborations include work with Jack Tsai, Robert Rosenheck, and Mayur Desai on studies addressing incarceration histories, sobriety requirements in housing programs, and clinical outcomes for vulnerable populations. His work evaluates VA initiatives and informs policies related to veteran homelessness and mental health services.

Key research areas include:

• Impact of substance abuse on housing stability
• Racial disparities in veteran incarceration
• Efficacy of faith-based care services
• Long-term housing retention strategies

Recent publications analyze program adherence patterns in VA supported housing, risk factors for homelessness recurrence, and clinical outcomes associated with disability outreach programs. His interdisciplinary approach combines epidemiological analysis, program evaluation, and policy research to address systemic challenges in veteran healthcare access.