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Your Trusted Partner for Homeless Healthcare Advocacy
Founded on principles of human rights and social justice, we are dedicated to building an equitable, high-quality health care system through comprehensive training, rigorous research, and impactful advocacy. Our mission focuses on ending homelessness by supporting Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) providers, advocates, and consumer leaders across the United States. We deliver critical resources through webinars, courses, regional and national training programs, conferences, and technical support, while our clinical team works to elevate care standards and train HCH staff.Our research initiatives gather and disseminate data from regional and national sources, often in collaboration with governmental and private organizations, to inform policy and practice. Through advocacy, we engage political leaders to drive systemic change and provide materials that empower activists in the fight against homelessness and for improved medical care. With a network of over 200 HCH facilities spanning the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, we serve as a vital hub for health equity and social justice.
Services
Advocacy Tool Kit
Clinical Practice Support
Medical Respite Care
Implementation Research
Consumer Engagement Programs
Highlights and features
- We support over 200 Health Care for the Homeless facilities nationwide.
- Our advocacy team collaborates with political leaders to drive systemic change.
- We provide free access to research dashboards, publications, and expert insights.
- Our clinical team specializes in improving care standards for underserved populations.
- We offer tailored webinars, conferences, and technical support for HCH providers.
Services
Advocacy Tool Kit
Our Advocacy Tool Kit equips activists with actionable resources to influence policy changes and improve healthcare access for homeless populations. It includes templates, research briefs, and campaign strategies. These tools empower advocates to engage effectively with policymakers and drive systemic reforms.
Medical Respite Care
The National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC) sets standards and certifies programs providing short-term recovery care for homeless individuals post-hospitalization. Our services ensure safe recovery environments, reducing readmissions and improving long-term health outcomes through structured care plans.
Clinical Practice Support
We enhance clinical standards through training networks like the HCH Clinicians' Network, offering professional development, best practices, and peer collaboration. Our initiatives focus on addressing complex health needs of homeless populations, including chronic disease management and mental health care.
Implementation Research
Our research team collects and analyzes regional and national data to inform evidence-based practices and policy. By partnering with governmental and private organizations, we identify gaps in care and develop scalable solutions to improve healthcare delivery for underserved communities.
Consumer Engagement Programs
We foster consumer leadership through initiatives like the National Consumer Advisory Board, ensuring homeless individuals' voices shape healthcare policies. These programs promote inclusive governance, empowering communities to co-create equitable health solutions and advocate for their needs.
Questions
What is the National Health Care for the Homeless Council's mission?
Our mission is to build an equitable, high-quality health care system through training, research, and advocacy to end homelessness.
How does the Council support Health Care for the Homeless providers?
We offer technical support, clinical training, research resources, and policy advocacy to over 200 HCH facilities nationwide.
How can I find a Health Care for the Homeless facility near me?
Visit our online HCH Grantee Directory to locate facilities in your area across the U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
What funding sources support the Council's work?
Our work is partially funded by HRSA/HHS and primarily supported by non-governmental sources, ensuring independence in our advocacy and programs.
Does the Council provide educational resources for advocates?
Yes, we offer webinars, online courses, conferences, and publications like Healing Hands and The Mobilizer to empower advocates.
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