The novel coronavirus has reached every state in the U.S. As testing becomes more widely accessible, it is inevitable that more cases will be reported and the burden on the health care system will continue to increase. People experiencing homelessness are especially susceptible to COVID-19, and the Council is working to keep the Health Care for the Homeless community up to date with the latest information from the field and a continuously updated resources page.
The COVID-19 Town Hall & Coffee Chat series consists of one-hour sessions with presenters from the HCH front lines bringing health care providers and homeless advocates a chance to hear best practices, ask questions, and engage in discussions on this fast-moving pandemic.
Upcoming COVID-19 Coffee Chats
COVID-19 Coffee Chats are interactive discussions that cover a variety of topics relevant to supporting the needs of people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics and registration links will be posted as they are scheduled.
Town Hall and Coffee Chat Archives
Trust or Trustworthiness: Which Comes First (Series) | April 2021
Antigen Testing in Congregate Shelters: Process Outline and Implementation Playbook | April 23, 2021
Increasing Access to COVID-19 Vaccines Among Homeless Populations: Successful Partnerships Series | April 2021
Discussion Forum: Using Health Center Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to Improve Care for People Experiencing Homelessness | April 19, 2021
Supporting Peer Work During a Pandemic | April 12, 2021
Homeless Mortality and the Impact of COVID-19 | January 15, 2021
COVID-19 & the HCH Community: Vaccines for Clients & Staff | December 18, 2020
Winter is Coming: Evictions & Social Upheaval | November 20, 2020
Winter is Coming: Cold Weather & Disasters | November 13, 2020
Winter is Coming: Flu & COVID-19 | November 6, 2020
Organizing Showers & Hygiene Access for People Living Outside | October 9, 2020
Building the Plane While Flying It: Health Care for the Homeless, Telehealth and COVID-19, Part II | September 29, 2020
How to Be a Single-Payer Advocate During a Pandemic | September 25, 2020
Voting Series Part Two: Mobilizing People Experiencing Homelessness to Turn Out and Vote | September 18, 2020
Medicaid & Managed Care Financing Strategies that Support Medical Respite Care Programs | September 15, 2020
Voting Series Part One: Registering People Experiencing Homelessness to Vote | September 11, 2020
Anti-Racism Advocacy & Consumer Perspectives | August 14, 2020
Building the Plane While Flying It: Health Care for the Homeless, Telehealth, and COVID-19 | August 7, 2020
Testing for COVID-19 in Homeless Shelters & Encampments: Discussing CDC’s New Health Department Guidance & NHCHC’s Newest Issue Brief | July 10, 2020
Consumer Experiences in Isolation and Quarantine | May 29, 2020
Compounding Oppression: Anti-Racism in COVID-19 Response | May 26, 2020
Building Resilience for Front Line Providers: What Does “Self-Care” Really Look Like? | May 22, 2020
Organizational Strategies for Supporting the Mental Health & Wellness of Providers & Staff | May 19, 2020
Addressing the Pandemic in Rural Communities | May 15, 2020
Continuity of Care for Residents in Permanent Supportive Housing | May 12, 2020
Using Telehealth Services for Patient Care | May 8, 2020
Structuring I/Q Sites for People Experiencing Homelessness: Examples and Guidance from Alameda County’s Project Roomkey | May 5, 2020
Testing for COVID-19 in Homeless Shelters | May 1, 2020
Avoiding Civil Detention: Responding to Clients Who Violate Isolation Orders | April 24, 2020
Supporting Clients’ Mental Health During Isolation and Quarantine | April 17, 2020
The Role of Medical Respite Care in COVID-19 Response | April 10, 2020
Reaching Unsheltered People | April 3, 2020
Clinical Pandemic Response for People Without Homes—Insights from Seattle & King County | March 27, 2020
Related:
Safer at Home? COVID-19 and Domestic Violence
COVID-19: Rapid Response Strategies for Vulnerable and Underserved Participants | April 14, 2020
Coronavirus and the HCH Community: Status Updates, Available Guidance, Local Preparations, and Outstanding Issues | March 20, 2020