Congrats, Brown University Health and Crossroads Medical Respite Program, on becoming #NIMRCCertified! Achieving certification means the program completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field.

Looking for strategies to better meet new UDS data requirements around dementia screening in #HealthCenters? Our October webinar exploring that topic is archived in our Resource Library — check it out here: https://nhchc.org/resource/dementia-screening-in-community-health-centers/

Congrats to the Wellness Center Victorville, operated by Symba Center for achieving #NIMRCCertification! Achieving certification means the program has demonstrated a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care.

🧵As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking at a landscape that represents both progress & heartbreak. Last year, the U.S. saw the largest decline in #Overdose deaths ever recorded, a promising 27% drop nationally. That happened because #HarmReduction works. Investing in... bit.ly/NHRCEOYGiving

In case you missed it earlier this week — registration is OPEN for #HCH2026 in Orlando! Early birds get 15% off by using the code EB15 at checkout through Jan. 31, 2026. Register here: https://nhchc.org/trainings/2026-nhchc-annual-conference-and-policy-symposium/

Today at 1 p.m. CST, we'll gather virtually from across the United States to mark the somber occasion of another Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Remember, rage, and rise with us here: https://ow.ly/y2oY50XLBpN

Every year, people lose their lives while living on the streets. They deserve to be remembered. They deserved so much better. Join our Homeless Persons' Memorial Day livestream on Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. CST and help us honor those we've lost. Register here: https://ow.ly/xayI50XKy5Y #HPMD2025

Coming up tomorrow (Dec. 18): Our final Medical Respite Role-Specific Meetup for 2025! Medical and clinical staff, join others in your role for fellowship and a chance to chat about your unique challenges. Register: https://nhchc.org/join-others-in-roles-like-yours-at-our-medical-respite-meetups/

This Thursday, Dec. 18, we'll gather virtually for our annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day livestream, and we'd be honored if you'd join us to memorialize those who lost their lives while unhoused. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/GuJo50XKq0F #HPMD2025

Registration is OPEN for #HCH2026 in Orlando! Our conference is the country’s largest gathering of practitioners of homeless health care, medical respite care, advocates, people with lived experience, and researchers about homelessness. Take 15% off with code EB15! https://ow.ly/Lhss50XJXON

You're invited to join us in early 2026 for an End-of-Life Care Community of Practice. Whether your program is just getting started or is well established, this collaborative four-session series will provide new perspectives that support your work. Apply here by Dec. 31: https://ow.ly/g0pK50XFOLB

Congratulations to Butte Recuperative Care for becoming #NIMRCCertified! Achieving certification means the program has completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care.

Congratulations to Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Medical Respite Program for achieving #NIMRCCertification! Our team has certified nearly 30 programs across the country. Find them and learn more about certification here: https://ow.ly/2BYS50XFR8f

The connection between housing and homelessness is generally intuitive, but the equally strong link between health and homelessness is often overlooked. Take a look at the facts here: https://nhchc.org/resource/homelessness-and-health-whats-the-connection/

Got some stockings left to stuff? There's still time to grab goodies that make a bold values statement and support the Council's work! 👉 nhchc.org/shop

Yesterday, HUD temporarily revoked a controversial policy change that would significantly cut permanent housing funding for people experiencing homelessness. See the latest here: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/08/hud-temporarily-pauses-homelessness-funding-overhaul-00682015

Congrats to Good Samaritan Recuperative Care Program for becoming #NIMRCCertified! Achieving certification means the program has completed a rigorous process demonstrating a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care.

A least 170,000 people across the U.S. are expected to lose their supportive housing because of sudden federal policy and funding shifts. Speak up and speak out to fight these changes! More on A Closer Look, our policy blog: https://ow.ly/bv7i50XFOaW

Our voluntary certification process for medical respite care programs launched in April 2025. Since then we've certified 28 programs — and counting! Learn more and see the current crop of NIMRC Certified programs here: https://ow.ly/tHgn50XE5kr

The nights grow longer the closer we get to the winter solstice. This time each year we make a point to pause and honor the untold lives lost to homelessness. You're invited to join us Dec. 18 for our Homeless Persons' Memorial Day ceremony livestream: https://ow.ly/CXO150XE4Su #HPMD2025

Congratulations to Edward Thomas House for becoming #NIMRCCertified! This program has demonstrated a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Slyn50XC9Xq UW Medicine

Everyone, regardless of housing status, deserves access to equitable, high-quality health care. NHCHC is committed to making that happen by providing critical training, research, and advocacy to those working on the front lines of homelessness. Donate here to help: nhchc.org/donate #GivingTuesday

Limited availability of adequate end-of-life care facilities is a growing problem, and there's even more concern about the lack of resources available within the homeless services continuum. Join us in Jan. and Feb. for a 4-session Community of Practice to talk about it! https://ow.ly/JHlG50XxHKN

Join us Jan. 29. 2026, for a virtual symposium where we'll take a deep dive into data and outcomes in recuperative care. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/7n6N50Xxb8n

Congrats to Haywood Street Respite for becoming #NIMRCCertified! Achieving certification means the program has completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gVXM6FPr#NIMRCCertified

Congrats to Christ House for becoming #NIMRCCertified! Achieving certification means the Residential Recovery Program has completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care.

Join NHCHC and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. CST to talk about smoking cessation programs and delivery models that Health Centers can implement to improve outcomes for their patients. Register: https://ow.ly/eBE150XvUL5

Congrats to Golden State Recuperative Care for achieving #NIMRCCertification! Becoming NIMRC Certified means this program has completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care.

Happening today, Nov. 20 — Medical respite case managers and care coordinators are invited to join us to talk about the unique challenges of their roles at our monthly role-specific meetup! Register here: https://nhchc.org/join-others-in-roles-like-yours-at-our-medical-respite-meetups/

Join us Dec. 18, 2025, from wherever you are to rage, remember, and rise for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Learn more and register to view the livestream here: https://nhchc.org/join-us-dec-18-2025-for-homeless-persons-memorial-day-ceremony-livestream/ #HPMD2025

Is your #RecuperativeCare or #MedicalRespiteCare program ready to apply for certification? There's still time left! Learn more and express interest here by Nov. 24: https://nhchc.org/medical-respite/nimrc/certification/interest-form-medical-respite-certification/

Changes in federal funding will force more than 170,000 stably housed people back into homelessness and cut off access to the health services they depend on: https://nhchc.org/take-action-new-hud-continuum-of-care-funding-restrictions-will-increase-homelessness/

Congrats to The Inn Between for achieving #NIMRCCertification! The INN Between provides compassionate medical and end-of-life care for individuals experiencing homelessness, ensuring dignity, safety, and healing when it’s needed most.

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

Coming up Nov. 13: NCAB's monthly meeting! This is a virtual gathering for people with lived experience of homelessness, as well as advocates and supporters of lived experience leaders. Register here: https://ow.ly/NSy650XmUe8

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

Calling all members of the Respite Care Providers' Network! The next All Member Meeting is coming up Nov. 19. Register here: https://nhchc.org/join-us-on-nov-19th-for-the-rcpn-all-member-meeting/

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

Nov. 13: Join the monthly membership meeting of the National Consumer Advisory Board, a membership network of NHCHC. This is a virtual gathering for people with lived experience of homelessness who are passionate about improving health care access. Register: https://ow.ly/xSv150XmUe5

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

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...