Save the date for 12/18/25, when we'll gather virtually across the country to rage, remember, and rise for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day 2025. Learn more and register here: https://nhchc.org/join-us-dec-18-2025-for-homeless-persons-memorial-day-ceremony-livestream/

#HPMD2025

Today's the day! The application window is officially OPEN for recuperative and medical respite care programs ready to go for #NIMRCCertification!

Apply here through Nov. 24: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/

This tip sheet outlines strategies that community health centers can adopt to positively influence youth health and wellness:
https://nhchc.org/resource/youth-centered-health-care-practical-modern-strategies-for-meeting-the-needs-of-adolescent-and-young-adult-patients/

Nov. 12: The Health Center Emergency Preparedness & Response Forum kicks off with a discussion on how health centers can prepare for extreme weather.

Register here: https://ow.ly/WBMf50Xoxug

Congratulations to The Bridge, operated by Phoenix Community Development Services, on becoming #NIMRCCertified! On Monday, Nov. 10, we'll open up the next round of applications for medical respite care program certification! Learn more about how to apply here: https://nhchc.org/certification

What are the federal grants most important for HCH programs, the current threats to financial stability, and actions policymakers can take during the Fiscal Year (FY) 26 budget process to avoid negative health outcomes and system disruptions? Check out our fact sheet: https://ow.ly/BJEh50XmUkT

Congrats to the Residential Recovery Program operated by Micah Ministries for becoming #NIMRCCertified!

Applications open Nov. 10 for the next round of certification. Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/certification

Our recent policy brief outlines state-level advocacy options the Health Care for the Homeless community should pursue to offset the impact of Medicaid cuts in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/4RAx50XmUkg

Happening Wednesday, Nov. 5: Join us for a webinar where we'll hear from programs working to make buprenorphine more accessible to their patients. Register here:
https://lnkd.in/g4AFhCmp

Just one week left before we'll open up round 2 of applications for NIMRC Certification! #MedicalRespiteCare programs are invited to apply between Nov. 10-24, 2025. Learn more here: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/

Health center staff members need to continually build and evolve their competence, skills, and knowledge regarding emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. The '25-'26 Health Center Emergency Preparedness & Response Forum series kicks off Nov. 12 to help! Register: https://ow.ly/s3j050XkCyi

Join us Nov. 5 for a webinar where we'll hear from programs working to make buprenorphine more accessible to their patients. Register here: nhchc.org/upcoming-web...

This fact sheet describes the health insurance mix and annual revenue for HCH programs and illustrates why the ACA’s Medicaid expansion is critical to meeting the health care needs of an unhoused population. Download it here: https://ow.ly/uKNU50Xbi68

Friday is the deadline to apply for our upcoming Community of Practice exploring health center and homeless shelter partnerships. Learn more and apply here: https://nhchc.org/apply-now-foundations-of-creating-health-center-and-shelter-partnerships-community-of-practice/

Exciting news for recuperative and medical respite care (MRC) programs: The next round of NIMRC Certification applications will be open between Nov. 10-24, 2025! Learn more and sign up for alerts here: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/

On Oct. 23 we'll be joined by staff from Central Health, based in Austin, Texas, to explore how providers can assess and address health literacy barriers that are potentially harmful to patients seeking medical respite care. Register to join us here: https://ow.ly/HpSR50XaITx

On 10/28 the Council will join Health Outreach Partners and other organizations to talk about strengthening communication skills in the community health center workforce. Learn more and register here: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZIlZrRM_RzGbWpavLMtpQw#/registration

Each year, communities come together on or around Dec. 21 — the longest night of the year — to honor those who died while experiencing homelessness. Does your community observe Homeless Persons' Memorial Day? https://ow.ly/eOfN50XbO5b

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The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act requires significant policy and funding changes to state Medicaid programs over the coming years that will disproportionately harm people experiencing homelessness. What can you do about that? Check out our fact sheet here: https://ow.ly/GBYG50XbNqs

Looking for a way to forge stronger connections between health center and shelter teams serving people experiencing homelessness, so they better meet their clients' unique needs? Join us for a Community of Practice in November and December: https://ow.ly/Hbyy50XaJ3e

Today at 2 p.m. Central — medical respite program directors will gather to talk about the unique challenges of their roles at our monthly #MedicalRespite Role-Specific Meetup! Join us virtually by registering here: https://nhchc.org/join-others-in-roles-like-yours-at-our-medical-respite-meetups/

Be loud and proud in your support for health care, housing, and dignity — shop the Council's merch section and support our programs and outreach! Browse shirts, hats, mugs, and more here: nhchc.org/shop

Looking to make a career change? Check out our the careers page on our website to see job openings at the Council and our member organizations: http://nhchc.org/careers

Today! Join us to hear from a panel of street medicine and policy experts to talk about the vision for the future of street medicine. Register here:
https://nhchc.org/register-now-for-the-u-s-street-medicine-agenda-a-living-roadmap-webinar-on-oct-15th/

Join us Oct. 23 to explore how providers can assess and address health literacy barriers that are potentially harmful to patients seeking medical respite care. Register here: https://nhchc.org/register-now-health-literacy-in-medical-respite-care-on-oct-23rd/