Policy & Advocacy
Our work supporting the HCH movement — where integration of service and advocacy is the hallmark of health care for the homeless.
HCH Statement of Principles(opens in new tab)
Our core values and policy commitments in the movement to end homelessness, expand access to health care and housing, and uphold the dignity and rights of all people
Federal Policy Priorities(opens in new tab)
A concise overview of our 2025–2029 federal policy priorities, the nonpartisan advocacy focus areas that support health care, equity, and the movement to end homelessness
Policy Issues
The principles of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council encourage homeless service providers and their clients to engage in advocacy to prevent and end homelessness.
We strive to accomplish this goal by educating public policy makers, mainstream health care providers, and the general public about the causes and consequences of homelessness in the United States.
Take Action
Read the latest Policy & Advocacy news on our blog, A Closer Look, and subscribe to our Mobilizer action alert newletter to have new Closer Look articles, activism alerts and other updates delivered directly to your inbox!
The Mobilizer(opens in new tab)
The Mobilizer is a monthly action alert newsletter developed by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council’s policy and advocacy team.
Advocacy Tool Kit(opens in new tab)
Help educate policymakers so that myths and stereotypes can give way to better-informed decision-making and resource allocation.
Share Your Story(opens in new tab)
Share your story, so we can help tell your story to a larger audience—whether it's nationwide legislators, local lawmakers, news media, social media or other advocates.
Resource Library(opens in new tab)
Browse the Policy & Advocacy online resource library to find fact sheets, issue briefs and more to help you advocate for the unhoused and the HCH community.
A Closer Look
Read the latest Policy & Advocacy news on our blog, A Closer Look, and subscribe to our Mobilizer action alert newletter to have new Closer Look articles, activism alerts and other updates delivered directly to your inbox!
