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National Health Care for the Homeless Council Since 1986 we have been the leading organization to call for comprehensive health care and secure housing for all.

Grounded in human rights and social justice, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s mission is to build an equitable, high-quality health care system through training, research, and advocacy in the movement to end homelessness. The National Health Care for the Homeless Council is a network of more than 10,000 doctors, nurses, social workers, patients, and advocates who share the mission to eliminate homelessness. We produce leading research in the field and provide the highest level of training and resources related to care for persons experiencing homelessness. We collaborate with government agencies and private institutions in order to solve complex problems associated with homelessness. Additionally, we provide support to more than 200 public health centers and Health Care for the Homeless programs in all 50 states. Your contribution supports leading research and advocacy around the country to ensure comprehensive care and secure housing for all.

People who are unhoused experience barriers to accessing higher levels of care, including skilled nursing facilities, de...
10/07/2026

People who are unhoused experience barriers to accessing higher levels of care, including skilled nursing facilities, despite often needing this level of health care and support. Medical respite care programs are unable to safely serve clients who have skilled nursing care level needs, resulting in gaps in care and worse outcomes for those who need this level of care. In response to this challenge, many communities have established partnerships and pathways to address this gap and increase access to appropriate levels of care.

We've partnered with CommonSpirit to assess current practices for developing pathways and access to care, and to develop promising practices and recommendations that can be applied across communities. Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/resource/using-community-collaboration-to-increase-access-to-skilled-nursing-facilities-and-medical-respite-care/

NHCHC is looking for community advisors to serve as mentors for the REACH scholar fellowship. REACH is national training...
10/06/2026

NHCHC is looking for community advisors to serve as mentors for the REACH scholar fellowship. REACH is national training program for early-career researchers who want to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of substance use disorder (SUD), HIV, and homelessness. Community advisors will provide support to scholars to ensure that research projects are grounded and informed by community and practice.

To apply to be a community scholar or learn more, please visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a03964e0d07ea9b74d143b0f2a9079

Employees of NHCHC's Organizational Members are invited to join A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studi...
10/05/2026

Employees of NHCHC's Organizational Members are invited to join A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS) on Oct. 6 for a virtual Fall Career Night!

📅 October 6 at 7 p.m. CDT, via Zoom
Featuring Dr. Phyllis Doulaveris, Executive Advisor for Healthcare Transformation, Clinical Innovation, & Leadership

Dr. Doulaveris will draw from decades of healthcare leadership and her work as an executive advisor to share insights on how to recognize the value of your education and professional experiences, translate your skills and expertise into new opportunities, identify possibilities for growth and advancement, and connect your experiences to where you want to go next.

Whether you're looking to advance in your current field, explore a new direction, or simply think differently about what's possible, this conversation can help you look beyond the degree and toward your next opportunity. Learn more and join here: https://www.atsu.edu/college-of-graduate-health-studies/career-services/networking-events

The second and final part of our webinar series on space planning guidelines for medical respite care facilities is comi...
10/05/2026

The second and final part of our webinar series on space planning guidelines for medical respite care facilities is coming up Oct. 14. Watch (or review) the recording of part one and register for part two here 👉 https://ow.ly/E08Y50ZUElZ

There is a growing need for more focused work at the intersection of health care, homelessness, and youth engagement. Wh...
10/02/2026

There is a growing need for more focused work at the intersection of health care, homelessness, and youth engagement. While many resources exist on youth engagement more broadly, far fewer address how to authentically engage youth leaders within health care spaces. Our new resource guide, "Elevating Youth Voice," is one step toward naming and beginning to address that gap.

Get the guide here: https://nhchc.org/resource/elevating-youth-voice-a-resource-guide/

Abstracts for 🦀 are due Friday, Oct. 2, at the end of the day! The 2027 conference theme is Grounded in Purpose, Growin...
10/01/2026

Abstracts for 🦀 are due Friday, Oct. 2, at the end of the day! The 2027 conference theme is Grounded in Purpose, Growing in Impact. Learn more about the requirements and submit your proposal by Friday, Oct. 2 👉 http://nhchc.org/hch2027

Weather emergencies hit differently when you live outside. Yet unhoused people are frequently excluded from community di...
10/01/2026

Weather emergencies hit differently when you live outside. Yet unhoused people are frequently excluded from community disaster planning efforts.

The 2026 Consumer Participation Outreach Survey, conducted by work groups formed within the National Consumer Advisory Board (a membership network of NHCHC), gathered input directly from individuals who are unhoused about what they consider essential to understanding their needs and challenges during extreme weather.

Since 2005, NCAB has led this community-based survey to better understand what is working well and what improvements are needed in homeless health care. The CPO survey is both designed and carried out by leaders with lived experience of homelessness.

The 2026 survey asked 122 people experiencing homelessness in Boston, Cincinnati, and Denver how health centers can better support them before, during, and after weather emergencies. Nearly all respondents reported experiencing extreme cold, and their responses point to the importance of shelter, warm clothing and supplies, and timely, reliable communication about weather alerts.

Access the full study report here: https://nhchc.org/resource/weather-emergencies-and-homelessness-findings-from-the-2026-consumer-participation-outreach-cpo-survey/

General election season is practically here! How much do you know about the people looking to represent you and your com...
09/30/2026

General election season is practically here! How much do you know about the people looking to represent you and your community? How will they make health care and housing more accessible to low-income people? How will they address homelessness?

We've compiled three important questions to ask candidates running for federal, state, and local elections, so you can think critically about who to support. Check out A Closer Look, our policy blog, for more: https://nhchc.org/ask-political-candidates-these-three-questions/

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