Why Join the Council?

  • Affiliation with a community that knows where you stand
  • Have your voice heard through Governing Membership & Committee Service
  • Annual National HCH Conference & Annual Governing Membership Meeting
  • Listing on Organizational Membership page of the website
  • Visibility in e-publications, newsletters, and social media
  • Eligible for members-only awards
  • Training and technical assistance
  • Webinars, toolkits, standards, and best practices
  • Research collaboration opportunities
  • Advance interests of the HCH community
  • Consumer voice in public policy
  • Receive The Mobilizer (our monthly action alert) and policy updates

There are three options for Council membership:

Organizational Membership Tiers and Rates

Membership dues are calculated on a sliding scale based on 330h funding or annual budget for homeless programs. Organizational Membership is good for one year from the date of payment receipt. (Note: Organizational Membership is restricted to nonprofit entities whose missions align with the Council’s. For-profit organizations may join the Council as Corporate Affiliates.)

Click your organization type below for more information, examples and the link to join.

Tier 1 organizations are federally-funded Health Care for the Homeless Centers that receive 330h funding (including sub-contractors). Membership dues for this tier are based on the amount of the 330h grant or the amount of the sub-contract.

Tier 2 organizations have homeless health programs, but do not receive direct 330h funding. Membership dues for this tier are based on the homeless health program budget.

Examples of Tier 2 organizations include:

  • Health Care Centers that do not receive 330h funding
  • Medical respite/recuperative care programs
  • Community health centers providing homeless services
  • Hospitals

Tier 3 organizations provide non-health care homeless services and do not receive 330h funding. Membership dues for this tier are based on the homeless services budget.

Examples of Tier 3 organizations include:

  • Nonprofits that provide services (non-health) for people experiencing homelessness
  • Primary care associations
  • Advocacy organizations
  • Continuum of care
  • Government entities that provide services (non-health) for people experiencing homelessness

Tier 4 organizations have never been members or have not been members for at least two years. First-time members pay only $500 for the first year. Commit to a second year of membership within 45 days and pay only $500 for the second year as well.

Are you a first-time organizational member

First-time organizational members (those who have never been members or have not been members for at least two years) pay only $500 for the first year. Commit to a second year of membership within 45 days and pay only $500 for the second year as well. Contact the Council’s Membership Team for more information about this special offer!

Questions? Not sure if your organization is already a member?

Contact the Council’s Membership Team with questions.

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