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Since its founding in 1985, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program has been guided by a simple mission - to provide and assure access to the highest quality health care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. BHCHP is an integrated team of over 600 medical and behavioral health staff, social service providers and support staff committed to ensuring and delivering equitable and dignified access to comprehensive, high-quality health care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Boston and beyond. At our 30+ clinic sites in shelters and hospitals, our medical respite program and on the streets, we provide medical care, behavioral health care, youth and family services and case management to nearly 10,000 individuals (adults and children) every year. And we serve as an innovator and thought leader at the intersection of health care and homelessness, and share our research and model of care with hospitals, medical and other allied health professional schools, public agencies and other homeless programs, locally and nationally.

04/02/2026

BHCHP nurse Madeline King has been nominated to throw the first pitch during the Boston Red Sox Nurse Night event on May 13 – and she needs your vote to make it happen!

Madeline first volunteered at BHCHP while in nursing school and joined us as a per diem staff last year, covering shifts primarily at our flagship (and largest) outpatient clinic located in the South End. She’s set to complete her nurse practitioner studies soon, and we hope she’ll stay with us to continue serving a patient population she admires.

Visit this website to vote for Madeline by April 5th and help us spread the good work of all BHCHP nurses! https://bit.ly/4clUhzQ

03/28/2026

Immense gratitude to everyone who joined us at The Winter Walk last Sunday! The grey and chilly weather couldn’t dampen your spirits. Your firm presence and generous support were truly uplifting.

This year, BHCHP had over 175 registrants and ten teams, and altogether we raised nearly $45,000 in essential funding for BHCHP. It was truly wonderful to meet so many new faces and reconnect with old friends - a special shoutout to fundraising powerhouse COPE and longtime champion Notre Dame Club of Boston for their exceptional contributions.

At a time when BHCHP faces threats to critical funding streams, every dollar raised through the Winter Walk is a meaningful contribution to advancing our mission. We sincerely appreciate your commitment to the wellbeing of our patients. If you haven’t been able to donate to our Winter Walk effort and would like to, please make a gift by March 31. https://bit.ly/4jtNG8H

03/22/2026

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at BHCHP? As an AmeriCorps fellow, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn, serve, and be part of the lifesaving work that happens here every day.

Though our fellows have different stories as to how they came to BHCHP, they share a common goal to make sure our patients have access to the highest quality health care, imbued with respect, dignity, trust, and healing. If you’re looking for an opportunity to dedicate 10 months of service to learning more about how to serve the unhoused community and be part of a community of creative doers, consider applying for this position.

To learn more and to apply, please visit our website. The deadline to apply is March 24. https://bit.ly/3SwV5Xt

03/21/2026

Last call to join us at the 2026 Winter Walk! 📣 https://bit.ly/4jtNG8H

This year's winter has been especially brutal for Bostonians, and we’re still not cleared from unpredictable weather conditions. Imagine having to brace for the cold, a snowstorm, chilly rain, or frightening wind, day after day without a safe home to go to.

The Winter Walk invites us to recognize the struggles and health threats that winter brings for our most vulnerable (yet resilient) neighbors. When you register with BHCHP, you’re helping us raise essential funds to ensure that we can bring the highest quality health care to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Boston.

Our sincere gratitude to everyone who has registered so far, with special shoutouts to the 10 teams: COPE, Notre Dame Club of Boston, Team Coverys, Joe’s Team, Dragon Tram, Team 4 Walls for All, Dexter Southfield, Team Blizzard, First Parish Youth Group, and Farrell. We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow at the Boston Common!!

Photo credit: The Winter Walk

03/12/2026

The finish line of the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America seems to be getting closer by the day for our three runners! We can’t wait to see their hard work pay off, as they complete a milestone sporting event while raising critical funds for BHCHP.

Private donations from individuals, companies, and foundations are vital to help us strengthen and innovate our services for the 11,000 patients served yearly by our program. This Boston Marathon Giving Day, can you help Pat, Sofia, and Father Predmore reach their fundraising goals? https://bit.ly/4bm9fUQ

Please know that no amount is too small or too big, and we deeply appreciate your support as we cheer on our Team BHCHP. You can learn more about our runners on the website! https://bit.ly/4llEwvM

03/07/2026

We couldn’t let National Dentist’s Day and National Dental Assistant Appreciation Week go by without a heartfelt shoutout to our dedicated Dental Team! We appreciate all that you do to make sure our patients smile more confidently, alleviate their pain, and improve their oral health.

Located inside Jean Yawkey Place, our multi-service homebase, our full-time dental clinic provides comprehensive oral health services, including exams, cleanings, cavity restorations, dentures, and crowns. Our Dental Team sees patients five days a week, via scheduled appointments, as well as during specific walk-in hours.

Providing dental care alongside our largest primary care clinic and 24/7 medical respite program makes a big difference for our patients who face so many barriers to this important level of care. Not only does our Dental Team create easy access to services, but they collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary primary care and respite teams, helping us deliver high quality, coordinated health care.

To all the individuals, companies, and foundations who give to strengthen this vital service, we’re truly indebted for the difference you are making—one smile at a time. Thank you so much!

02/27/2026

Are you interested in dedicating a year to service while gaining valuable hands-on work experience in the public health field? BHCHP is accepting applications for the 2026-27 AmeriCorps cohort. The deadline to apply is March 24.

What do our AmeriCorps fellows do? They are embedded across our program, helping staff with vital tasks such as case management, health education, project coordination, and more. This is a full-time position with a start date in early September 2026.

Visit our website to learn more about the opportunity and read some testimonials. If you know of someone who would benefit from this experience, please spread the word. https://bit.ly/3SwV5Xt

02/25/2026

Recently, our HER clinic celebrated its 9th anniversary with a special Galentine's themed event. The lobby of our main facility was beautifully decorated, and patients were welcomed with sweet treats, goodie bags, and fun activities like making charms for their phones. It was a joy-filled and heartwarming gathering!

HER (health, empowerment, and resources) clinic was started in 2017 to create an innovative pathway to health care for a historically underserved population. It creatively blends the services of a traditional primary care clinic with a pop-up style community space that provides additional supports for homeless women, such as a clothing shop, nail and hair care, group exercise and games, and more. This unique program has proven effective, drawing as many as 100+ patients each week...

Thank you to the dedicated staff and volunteers who bring their A-game to make HER clinic what it is today - you are making a huge difference in the lives of our patients!

02/09/2026

It was a delight to host Patrick Lucey, President, Northeast and National Centers of Excellence of Suffolk, for a tour of BHCHP’s flagship facility in the South End. He was joined by Dr. Jim O’Connell, our President, and Dr. Denise De Las Nueces, our Interim CEO and Chief Medical Officer. We deeply appreciate Pat and his team at Suffolk Construction for taking the time to see our work in-person and learn more about how companies can stay engaged with BHCHP.

Additionally, our heartfelt gratitude to John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk, and Pat for co-chairing this year’s Medicine That Matters Gala! In addition to providing such incredible leadership for this year’s event, the Suffolk team does so much to support BHCHP—from volunteering to making our respite program a more dignified space for our patients to heal. Just last week, thanks to their support, our Serenity Deck got a beautiful new privacy screen!

To learn more about the Gala and see how you can support our mission through ticket sales, event sponsorship, or a donation, please visit our website. We can’t wait to see you soon! https://bit.ly/3ZmeFKa

02/07/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Winter Walk has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 22 due to external factors that were beyond the organizing team’s control, specifically the impacts of the recent snowstorm and sustained frigid temperatures. We appreciate your flexibility and hope that this extension can bring more people to sign up for the event!

Our sincere gratitude to everyone who has registered already, raising critical funds for BHCHP and other organizations providing essential services to the unhoused community. Your support and belief in our mission are immensely appreciated, and we can’t wait to walk together with you soon.

Register with your friends, family, colleagues, or bring a furry pet along. If you’re not able to walk with us, you can still make a donation to support BHCHP. For details, click here. https://bit.ly/4jtNG8H

01/28/2026

There is still time to join BHCHP for this year’s Winter Walk - and a huge “thank you” to those who have already registered!

You might be marking 2/8 to cheer on the Patriots during this year’s Super Bowl, but you can start the day by making a difference and standing with those who often suffer the most during Boston’s chilly winter months.

The recent storm and cold emergency have highlighted the grave dangers of winter weather for all, but for folks experiencing homelessness, these situations can be a matter of life and death. We are grateful to everyone who shows up in solidarity with the community we serve.

Join us with your friends, family, colleagues, or furry pets! We look forward to being together on the Common with you soon. Register here. https://bit.ly/4jtNG8H

Photo credits: The Winter Walk

01/23/2026

The City of Boston has declared a cold emergency this weekend, and the inclement weather poses a particular threat to people experiencing homelessness. Extreme weather events like this can have fatal consequences, especially among our rough sleepers who primarily live on the streets.

Some helpful tips to help those in need:

First, you can encourage them to access warming centers that can be found across the city (see link below), or consider using emergency shelter services at either Southampton Shelter or Woods Mullen Shelter (for men and women respectively).

Second, you can offer essential items like gloves, hats, scarves, or gift cards to buy a warm drink or meal somewhere inside.

Third, if someone is unresponsive and needs medical attention, please call 911. If it’s a non-medical emergency, call 311, which enables the city’s outreach team to respond to the situation.

For more info, please read the City’s guidelines on the cold emergency. A little kindness during this challenging time can go a long way! https://bit.ly/49Q0e5M

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
	5pm - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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