National Health Care for the Homeless Council
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We aim to build an equitable, high-quality health care system through training, research, and advocacy in the movement to end homelessness. nhchc.org
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Join NHCHC and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. CST to talk about smoking cessation programs and delivery models that Health Centers can implement to improve outcomes for their patients. Register:
https://ow.ly/eBE150XvUL5
https://ow.ly/eBE150XvUL5
Register Now for Promising Practices in Tobacco Use Screening and Cessation, Webinar on Dec. 10th
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) invite you to join an engaging webinar highlighting innovative and effective approaches to address tobacco use
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November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Join NHCHC and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. CST to talk about smoking cessation programs and delivery models that Health Centers can implement to improve outcomes for their patients. Register:
https://ow.ly/eBE150XvUL5
https://ow.ly/eBE150XvUL5
Congrats to Golden State Recuperative Care for achieving #NIMRCCertification! Becoming NIMRC Certified means this program has completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care.
November 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Congrats to Golden State Recuperative Care for achieving #NIMRCCertification! Becoming NIMRC Certified means this program has completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care.
Happening today, Nov. 20 — Medical respite case managers and care coordinators are invited to join us to talk about the unique challenges of their roles at our monthly role-specific meetup! Register here: https://nhchc.org/join-others-in-roles-like-yours-at-our-medical-respite-meetups/
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Happening today, Nov. 20 — Medical respite case managers and care coordinators are invited to join us to talk about the unique challenges of their roles at our monthly role-specific meetup! Register here: https://nhchc.org/join-others-in-roles-like-yours-at-our-medical-respite-meetups/
Join us Dec. 18, 2025, from wherever you are to rage, remember, and rise for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Learn more and register to view the livestream here: https://nhchc.org/join-us-dec-18-2025-for-homeless-persons-memorial-day-ceremony-livestream/
#HPMD2025
#HPMD2025
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Join us Dec. 18, 2025, from wherever you are to rage, remember, and rise for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Learn more and register to view the livestream here: https://nhchc.org/join-us-dec-18-2025-for-homeless-persons-memorial-day-ceremony-livestream/
#HPMD2025
#HPMD2025
Is your #RecuperativeCare or #MedicalRespiteCare program ready to apply for certification? There's still time left! Learn more and express interest here by Nov. 24:
https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/interest-form-medical-respite-certification/
https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/interest-form-medical-respite-certification/
Interest Form: Certification for Medical Respite Care Programs
Interest Form: Certification for Medical Respite Care Programs Please complete this interest form to initiate the process of pursuing certification through the National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC), a special program of the National
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November 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Is your #RecuperativeCare or #MedicalRespiteCare program ready to apply for certification? There's still time left! Learn more and express interest here by Nov. 24:
https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/interest-form-medical-respite-certification/
https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/interest-form-medical-respite-certification/
Changes in federal funding will force more than 170,000 stably housed people back into homelessness and cut off access to the health services they depend on: https://nhchc.org/take-action-new-hud-continuum-of-care-funding-restrictions-will-increase-homelessness/
Take Action: New HUD Continuum of Care Funding Restrictions Will Increase Homelessness
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council strongly opposes the new funding restrictions outlined in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity
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November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Changes in federal funding will force more than 170,000 stably housed people back into homelessness and cut off access to the health services they depend on: https://nhchc.org/take-action-new-hud-continuum-of-care-funding-restrictions-will-increase-homelessness/
Congrats to The Inn Between for achieving #NIMRCCertification! The INN Between provides compassionate medical and end-of-life care for individuals experiencing homelessness, ensuring dignity, safety, and healing when it’s needed most.
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Congrats to The Inn Between for achieving #NIMRCCertification! The INN Between provides compassionate medical and end-of-life care for individuals experiencing homelessness, ensuring dignity, safety, and healing when it’s needed most.
Save the date for 12/18/25, when we'll gather virtually across the country to rage, remember, and rise for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day 2025. Learn more and register here: https://nhchc.org/join-us-dec-18-2025-for-homeless-persons-memorial-day-ceremony-livestream/
#HPMD2025
#HPMD2025
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Save the date for 12/18/25, when we'll gather virtually across the country to rage, remember, and rise for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day 2025. Learn more and register here: https://nhchc.org/join-us-dec-18-2025-for-homeless-persons-memorial-day-ceremony-livestream/
#HPMD2025
#HPMD2025
Coming up Nov. 13: NCAB's monthly meeting! This is a virtual gathering for people with lived experience of homelessness, as well as advocates and supporters of lived experience leaders. Register here:
https://ow.ly/NSy650XmUe8
https://ow.ly/NSy650XmUe8
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NCAB Membership Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
You’re invited to our NCAB Membership Meeting. This is a virtual gathering for people with lived experience of homelessness, as well as advocates and supporters of lived experience leaders who are passionate about improving health care for the homeless community. It’s a great chance to connect with others across the country, share your experiences, and learn from one another. We’ll talk about the National Consumer Advisory Board (NCAB) - a network of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council – and how you can get involved. Whether you’re new or have been with us for a while, we’d...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Coming up Nov. 13: NCAB's monthly meeting! This is a virtual gathering for people with lived experience of homelessness, as well as advocates and supporters of lived experience leaders. Register here:
https://ow.ly/NSy650XmUe8
https://ow.ly/NSy650XmUe8
Today's the day! The application window is officially OPEN for recuperative and medical respite care programs ready to go for #NIMRCCertification!
Apply here through Nov. 24: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/
Apply here through Nov. 24: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Today's the day! The application window is officially OPEN for recuperative and medical respite care programs ready to go for #NIMRCCertification!
Apply here through Nov. 24: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/
Apply here through Nov. 24: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/
This tip sheet outlines strategies that community health centers can adopt to positively influence youth health and wellness:
https://nhchc.org/resource/youth-centered-health-care-practical-modern-strategies-for-meeting-the-needs-of-adolescent-and-young-adult-patients/
https://nhchc.org/resource/youth-centered-health-care-practical-modern-strategies-for-meeting-the-needs-of-adolescent-and-young-adult-patients/
November 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This tip sheet outlines strategies that community health centers can adopt to positively influence youth health and wellness:
https://nhchc.org/resource/youth-centered-health-care-practical-modern-strategies-for-meeting-the-needs-of-adolescent-and-young-adult-patients/
https://nhchc.org/resource/youth-centered-health-care-practical-modern-strategies-for-meeting-the-needs-of-adolescent-and-young-adult-patients/
Nov. 12: The Health Center Emergency Preparedness & Response Forum kicks off with a discussion on how health centers can prepare for extreme weather.
Register here: https://ow.ly/WBMf50Xoxug
Register here: https://ow.ly/WBMf50Xoxug
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Nov. 12: The Health Center Emergency Preparedness & Response Forum kicks off with a discussion on how health centers can prepare for extreme weather.
Register here: https://ow.ly/WBMf50Xoxug
Register here: https://ow.ly/WBMf50Xoxug
Congratulations to The Bridge, operated by Phoenix Community Development Services, on becoming #NIMRCCertified! On Monday, Nov. 10, we'll open up the next round of applications for medical respite care program certification! Learn more about how to apply here: https://nhchc.org/certification
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Congratulations to The Bridge, operated by Phoenix Community Development Services, on becoming #NIMRCCertified! On Monday, Nov. 10, we'll open up the next round of applications for medical respite care program certification! Learn more about how to apply here: https://nhchc.org/certification
Calling all members of the Respite Care Providers' Network! The next All Member Meeting is coming up Nov. 19. Register here: https://nhchc.org/join-us-on-nov-19th-for-the-rcpn-all-member-meeting/
Join Us on Nov. 19th for the RCPN All Member Meeting
All Member Meetings provide an opportunity to join together with other medical respite program providers and administrators to discuss key issues affecting medical respite care. We will provide updates on NIMRC, resource, and policy issues.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Calling all members of the Respite Care Providers' Network! The next All Member Meeting is coming up Nov. 19. Register here: https://nhchc.org/join-us-on-nov-19th-for-the-rcpn-all-member-meeting/
What are the federal grants most important for HCH programs, the current threats to financial stability, and actions policymakers can take during the Fiscal Year (FY) 26 budget process to avoid negative health outcomes and system disruptions? Check out our fact sheet: https://ow.ly/BJEh50XmUkT
November 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
What are the federal grants most important for HCH programs, the current threats to financial stability, and actions policymakers can take during the Fiscal Year (FY) 26 budget process to avoid negative health outcomes and system disruptions? Check out our fact sheet: https://ow.ly/BJEh50XmUkT
Nov. 13: Join the monthly membership meeting of the National Consumer Advisory Board, a membership network of NHCHC. This is a virtual gathering for people with lived experience of homelessness who are passionate about improving health care access. Register:
https://ow.ly/xSv150XmUe5
https://ow.ly/xSv150XmUe5
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NCAB Membership Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
You’re invited to our NCAB Membership Meeting. This is a virtual gathering for people with lived experience of homelessness, as well as advocates and supporters of lived experience leaders who are passionate about improving health care for the homeless community. It’s a great chance to connect with others across the country, share your experiences, and learn from one another. We’ll talk about the National Consumer Advisory Board (NCAB) - a network of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council – and how you can get involved. Whether you’re new or have been with us for a while, we’d...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Nov. 13: Join the monthly membership meeting of the National Consumer Advisory Board, a membership network of NHCHC. This is a virtual gathering for people with lived experience of homelessness who are passionate about improving health care access. Register:
https://ow.ly/xSv150XmUe5
https://ow.ly/xSv150XmUe5
Congrats to the Residential Recovery Program operated by Micah Ministries for becoming #NIMRCCertified!
Applications open Nov. 10 for the next round of certification. Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/certification
Applications open Nov. 10 for the next round of certification. Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/certification
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Congrats to the Residential Recovery Program operated by Micah Ministries for becoming #NIMRCCertified!
Applications open Nov. 10 for the next round of certification. Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/certification
Applications open Nov. 10 for the next round of certification. Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/certification
Our recent policy brief outlines state-level advocacy options the Health Care for the Homeless community should pursue to offset the impact of Medicaid cuts in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/4RAx50XmUkg
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Our recent policy brief outlines state-level advocacy options the Health Care for the Homeless community should pursue to offset the impact of Medicaid cuts in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/4RAx50XmUkg
Happening Wednesday, Nov. 5: Join us for a webinar where we'll hear from programs working to make buprenorphine more accessible to their patients. Register here:
https://lnkd.in/g4AFhCmp
https://lnkd.in/g4AFhCmp
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Happening Wednesday, Nov. 5: Join us for a webinar where we'll hear from programs working to make buprenorphine more accessible to their patients. Register here:
https://lnkd.in/g4AFhCmp
https://lnkd.in/g4AFhCmp
Just one week left before we'll open up round 2 of applications for NIMRC Certification! #MedicalRespiteCare programs are invited to apply between Nov. 10-24, 2025. Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Just one week left before we'll open up round 2 of applications for NIMRC Certification! #MedicalRespiteCare programs are invited to apply between Nov. 10-24, 2025. Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/
Health center staff members need to continually build and evolve their competence, skills, and knowledge regarding emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. The '25-'26 Health Center Emergency Preparedness & Response Forum series kicks off Nov. 12 to help! Register: https://ow.ly/s3j050XkCyi
October 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Health center staff members need to continually build and evolve their competence, skills, and knowledge regarding emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. The '25-'26 Health Center Emergency Preparedness & Response Forum series kicks off Nov. 12 to help! Register: https://ow.ly/s3j050XkCyi
Join us Nov. 5 for a webinar where we'll hear from programs working to make buprenorphine more accessible to their patients. Register here: nhchc.org/upcoming-web...
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Join us Nov. 5 for a webinar where we'll hear from programs working to make buprenorphine more accessible to their patients. Register here: nhchc.org/upcoming-web...
This fact sheet describes the health insurance mix and annual revenue for HCH programs and illustrates why the ACA’s Medicaid expansion is critical to meeting the health care needs of an unhoused population. Download it here: https://ow.ly/uKNU50Xbi68
October 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This fact sheet describes the health insurance mix and annual revenue for HCH programs and illustrates why the ACA’s Medicaid expansion is critical to meeting the health care needs of an unhoused population. Download it here: https://ow.ly/uKNU50Xbi68
Join us Nov. 5 for a webinar where we'll hear from programs working to make buprenorphine more accessible to their patients. Register here:
nhchc.org/upcoming-web...
nhchc.org/upcoming-web...
Upcoming Webinar: Increasing Buprenorphine Access and Overdose Prevention Responses
Join us for a webinar to hear from programs who are working to make buprenorphine more accessible to their patients. After presenting on core components of their program, the webinar will feature a pa...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Join us Nov. 5 for a webinar where we'll hear from programs working to make buprenorphine more accessible to their patients. Register here:
nhchc.org/upcoming-web...
nhchc.org/upcoming-web...
Looking to connect with other people who've experienced homelessness? Join the October membership meeting of the Council's National Consumer Advisory Board! Today -- 10/23 at 2 p.m. CDT. Learn more: nhchc.org/youre-invite...
October 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Looking to connect with other people who've experienced homelessness? Join the October membership meeting of the Council's National Consumer Advisory Board! Today -- 10/23 at 2 p.m. CDT. Learn more: nhchc.org/youre-invite...