Consumer

Need Help Now?

Are you homeless? If so, you are not alone. Resources are available to help you with shelter, health care and other needs. Read more.

National Consumer Advisory Board

The National Consumer Advisory Board (NCAB) is made up of homeless and formerly homeless persons who have been clients of Health Care for the Homeless projects across the country and who are involved in the governance of those HCH projects. NCAB is a standing committee of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, and NCAB’s elected Chairperson sits on the National Council’s Board of Directors. Read more.

Ellen Dailey Award 2013

Ellen Dailey was one of the founders of the Health Care for the Homeless consumer movement and the National Consumer Advisory Board. The award bearing her name honors her memory and the continuing work of consumers across the country.  Nominate a consumer now to receive the Ellen Dailey Award at the 2013 National HCH Conference! Read more.

Participation Outreach

NCAB is engaged in an ongoing project, Consumer Participation Outreach, to increase the capacity of Consumer Advisory Boards and other consumer groups to participate effectively in the governance of Health Care for the Homeless projects. Read more.

Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

The National Coalition for the Homeless, the National Consumer Advisory Board and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council encourage communities to conduct public events on December 21 remembering your neighbors who have died homeless in the past year. Read more.

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