National Health Care for the Homeless Council

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604 Gallatin Avenue, Nashville, TN, USA

EIN Number: 62-1475145

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Phone: 615-226-2292

Hours: No Set Business Hours - Call to Inquire

Website: https://nhchc.org/

Email: council@nhchc.org

NTEE Code: R01: Alliances & Advocacy

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Our mission is to build an equitable, high-quality health care system through training, research, and advocacy in the movement to end homelessness.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

Our vision is to eliminate homelessness by ensuring comprehensive health care and secure housing for everyone.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Advocacy and Policy Integration of service and advocacy is the hallmark of the Health Care for the Homeless Council. In addition to informing public policy makers, mainstream health care providers, and the general public about the causes and consequences of homelessness in the United States, we work at the national, state, and local levels to ensure: • Universal access to health care, • Affordable housing regardless of income, • Livable wages for persons able to work, • Public support for persons with disabilities, and • Strong and effective safety net programs until universal solutions are implemented Research NHCHC staff works in collaboration with homeless health care projects, academic institutions, and national homeless and health care organizations to generate new information that will improve our understanding of homeless health problems, health care access, delivery systems, and program effectiveness. Through informal consultation, involvement in workgroups, and implementation of specific program evaluation activities, NHCHC serves as a resource to many federal, state, and local agencies. Training NHCHC offers ongoing training to improve the delivery of health care to people experiencing homelessness. Currently, we offer the following trainings: • Self Management Goal Setting: Helping Clients Set Goals to Improve Their Health. • Documenting Disability: Training for Medical Providers • Shelter Health: Essentials of Care for People Living in Shelter • HCH 101: Orientation for new staff • Integrating Service and Advocacy • Interpretation Skills: Listening, Understanding and Speaking • Involving Consumers in Governance • Motivational Interviewing • Training for HCH Outreach Workers • Training for Supervisors in HCH Setting Clinical Resources The Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians’ Network connects providers from many disciplines who are committed to improving the health and quality of life of our homeless neighbors. The Network fosters networking and professional growth among a diverse membership comprised of nurses, physicians, social workers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, outreach workers, case managers, substance abuse counselors, mental health therapists, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and students. Drawing from the strengths of more than 2,500 individuals, the Network provides a forum for its members to share the latest information and research, review and make recommendations about clinical practice, and network with peers. The Council also has a network of Respite Care Providers and a National Consumer Advisory Board.

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Services Offered

  • Advocacy
  • Disabled Persons' Rights
  • Health Support Services
  • Social Justice Rights

Populations Served

  • People Struggling with Homelessness

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