Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program http://www.bhchp.org

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.

As we prepare the final touches for our annual Medicine That Matters Gala, we want to highlight some key sponsors who ar...
04/26/2026

As we prepare the final touches for our annual Medicine That Matters Gala, we want to highlight some key sponsors who are helping to make this a successful fundraising event!

Our sincere gratitude to our Legacy sponsors – Bank of America, Biogen, Boston Bruins Foundation, Suffolk Construction, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals – and Champion sponsors – Boston.com, Cramer, Highland Street Foundation, Jean C. Tempel, and The Boston Globe.

If you haven’t already, please consider supporting this year’s event! Your generosity will make a profound impact, especially as we continue our 40-year legacy of innovative and compassionate "medicine that matters" and prepare for challenging shifts in funding over the coming year.

To learn more about the Gala and see a full list of sponsors, please visit our website. https://bit.ly/3ZmeFKa

Who run the world?! BHCHP volunteers! This National Volunteer Week, we want to give a special shout-out to our amazing v...
04/24/2026

Who run the world?! BHCHP volunteers! This National Volunteer Week, we want to give a special shout-out to our amazing volunteers who generously share their time, energy, ideas, and spirit with our community. Your work makes a big dent in our ability to provide the highest quality health care to our patients, and we’re profoundly grateful for your devoted care and enthusiasm.

Our volunteers step up whenever and wherever they are needed across the program – from running a diverse array of patient activities, to organizing donation drives at their school or workplace, to assisting our clinical teams with patient care coordination, to rallying their networks to attend/donate to our events, and so much more. And of course, we can’t forget our four-legged friends who visit us every Thursday from the Healing Pups program at Boston Medical Center.

Thank you for making BHCHP a place of hope and healing for everyone!

A super-charged high-five to our marathon runners, Pat Breen and Fr. John Predmore, on successfully completing the 130th...
04/22/2026

A super-charged high-five to our marathon runners, Pat Breen and Fr. John Predmore, on successfully completing the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America! This year’s team has inspired the support of so many people, raising over $68,000—and counting! —to support BHCHP and the patients we serve.

Thanks to our partnership with the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program, BHCHP is able to field a marathon team that not only raises critically needed funds, but also compassion and support for our patients, as they take part in one of the most iconic sporting events that unites our beautiful city with the rest of the country and world. It’s such an honor to be a part of this historic event, and to cheer on our Team BHCHP runners each year!

There is still a chance to support the heroic efforts of our Team BHCHP runners and make a difference in the lives of our patients--just follow this link! https://bit.ly/4bm9fUQ

Join us in sending wishes for good health and gentle tailwinds for our 2026 Marathon team as they take on the world’s fo...
04/19/2026

Join us in sending wishes for good health and gentle tailwinds for our 2026 Marathon team as they take on the world’s foremost 26.2 miles tomorrow! Our staff came out in force to cheer on this year’s Team BHCHP (Pat Breen, a longtime volunteer from Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Fr. John Predmore, running his 4th Boston Marathon for us!) at our annual Pep Rally on Friday.

And although we’re sad to report that our third runner will be missing her debut at the Boston Marathon due to an injury, this selected trio have raised a high bar with their fundraising efforts! There’s still time to support them with a meaningful gift to BHCHP, if you’re able. Please click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4bm9fUQ

Recently, we brought back the annual Employee Recognition Event and celebrated our staff’s 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, an...
04/14/2026

Recently, we brought back the annual Employee Recognition Event and celebrated our staff’s 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and even 40-year anniversaries alongside other outstanding individual achievements! It’s our version of the Academy Awards, but even more inspiring, and our heartiest congrats to the 100+ staff who were honored at this festive event!

For four decades, BHCHP has remained a trusted provider of lifesaving health care to our patients, and that’s been made possible by the dedicated people who choose to work here. We’re immensely appreciative of our amazing staff who go above and beyond for those we serve and the partners we work alongside.

If BHCHP sounds like a good fit for your professional and personal growth, check out our job openings on the website! https://bit.ly/3Rizz7S

BHCHP nurse Madeline King has been nominated to throw the first pitch during the Boston Red Sox Nurse Night event on May...
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

Immense gratitude to everyone who joined us at The Winter Walk last Sunday! The grey and chilly weather couldn’t dampen ...
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

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at BHCHP? As an AmeriCorps fellow, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to l...
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

Last call to join us at the 2026 Winter Walk! 📣 https://bit.ly/4jtNG8H This year's winter has been especially brutal fo...
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

The finish line of the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America seems to be getting closer by the day for our ...
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

We couldn’t let National Dentist’s Day and National Dental Assistant Appreciation Week go by without a heartfelt shoutou...
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!

Are you interested in dedicating a year to service while gaining valuable hands-on work experience in the public health ...
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

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