The National Institute of Medical Respite Care launched on July 15, 2020, as a special initiative of the National HCH Council. Established to advance best practices, deliver expert consulting services, and disseminate state-of-field knowledge in medical respite care, NIMRC has in three years regranted $6.5 million to 54 unique medical respite programs in the […]
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Are you a person with lived experience of homelessness/lived expertise who is a passionate advocate for human rights and justice for people experiencing homelessness? The work is vital — AND it is ongoing with demands that can be all-consuming and overwhelming. Self-care is extremely important for wellness and to avoid burnout. Please join the Ellen
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The June edition of the National HCH Council’s monthly policy action alert newsletter is live! Here’s what’s in it: Want to receive Mobilizer in your inbox each month? Sign up here!
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by Barbara DiPietro, PhD, NHCHC Senior Director of Policy Last month, I reflected on the death of Jordan Neely in New York City and how our society kills people three different ways: through direct physical violence (Murder #1), through indirect policy violence (Murder #2), and through silent ascent violence (Murder #3). This month, I’m struck
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While it is clear that federal law and regulation allow health centers to provide syringe services as SSPs, the process of providing syringe access is regulated by state laws. In some areas an organization must first apply to become an SSP before being able to offer syringe access, while in other areas this step is
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If you couldn’t join us for the 2023 Annual National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium in Baltimore, or if you just want to revisit and enjoy the opening, closing, and award ceremonies again, check out the videos below! Opening Plenary and Keynote: May 16, 2023 The Opening Plenary video features: Awards
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In recent years, HCH health centers across the country have reported an increase in the number of violent incidences on their campuses. Join us for a webinar on June 27 at noon CDT to discover lessons learned from a variety of HCH health centers, plus promising practices developed to increase the safety and security of
The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), in partnership with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC), is seeking the input of people with lived experience to help inform our upcoming activities. We will host focus groups on two topics: 1) outreach services for people who are unsheltered and 2) supporting transition out of
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