Welcome to the National Health Care for the Homeless Council

Quality. Access. Justice. Community.

The Council is a membership organization that connects you with peers, specialists, and resources to eliminate homelessness through health care and housing. Join us if you believe that no one deserves to be homeless, and that we can do something about it.

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New Healing Hands: Treatment Models for Non-Opioid Substance Use Amongst Populations Experiencing Homelessness

The Council’s latest Healing Hands examines treatment models for non-opioid substance use amongst people without homes. A follow-up to our previous issue on the relationship between non-opioid substance use disorder, mental health, and homelessness, this edition focuses on treatment models and pharmacological interventions for non-opioid substance use, including alcohol, methamphetamines, and cocaine. 
This issue of Healing Hands also provides tools … More

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New Resource Examines Health Equity through Health and Housing Partnerships

Health centers and supportive housing providers are uniquely positioned to advance health equity among underserved populations. Our new publication, developed in partnership with the Corporation for Supportive Housing, examines health disparities, especially amongst people of color, and strategies to realize the goal of health equity for people experiencing homelessness.
Learn more about how health centers and supportive housing … More

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Archived #HCH2019 Session Materials and Videos Now Available

Were you unable to attend the 2019 National HCH Conference or missed a session in Washington, D.C.? You can now view archived slides and materials from HCH2019’s workshops, Pre-Conference Institutes, and Learning Labs, as well as videos from keynote speakers, award presentations, and our social justice rally.
Presenters may send any remaining materials to Hannah Sadler, Technical Education Coordinator.… More

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Celebrate Those Who Have Overcome Homelessness on the Summer Solstice

Please join the National HCH Council on June 21, 2019, the Summer Solstice—the first day of summer and the longest day of the year—as we celebrate individuals who have overcome incredible challenges to gain housing and affirm our continuing mission to eliminate homelessness.
The Council’s National Consumer Advisory Board (NCAB) is dedicating this Summer Solstice to honor the consumer … More

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