Welcome to the CHAMPS Special Populations Overview webpage. CHAMPS developed this online resource to support Region VIII health centers in finding technical assistance and training regarding special populations. If you have questions about this page, please contact CHAMPS Programs Coordinator, Population Health.

In order to better understand Special Populations, please click or scroll down for:
CHAMPS Special Populations Webpages
Other Related CHAMPS Resources
Annual National and Region VIII Special Populations Trainings
Health Center Resource Clearinghouse

CHAMPS SPECIAL POPULATIONS WEBPAGES

Homeless and Public Housing Resources
Fact Sheets, Reports, Statistics, Provider Resources, Continuing Education and Conferences, State Specific Organizations, Outreach and Enrollment, and Other Online Resources

Veterans Resources
Terms, Acronyms, Fact Sheets, Reports, Statistics, Provider Resources, Workforce Resources, State-Specific Organizations, Outreach and Enrollment, and Other Online Resources

Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking Resources
Introduction, Articles, Reports, Education and Training, Provider Resources, Patient Resources, State-Specific Organizations, and Other Online Resources

Victims and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Resources
Introduction, Articles, Reports, Education and Training, Provider Resources, Patient Resources, LGBTQ-Specific Resources, State-Specific Organizations, and Other Online Resources

OTHER RELATED CHAMPS RESOURCES

Cultural Competency
Definitions, Why It’s Important, Applications to Healthcare Setting, Resources for Healthcare Professionals

Online Region VIII Health Center Directory (Members Only)
Searchable by health center funding type

Quarterly Newsletter
Includes a Special Populations section with resources and trainings

Region VIII BPHC UDS Summary
Includes Special Populations patient demographics

Spanish Language
Classes and Tutorials, Online Language Learning Tools, Medical Reference, Translation, and Interpretation Products and Services, Patient Education Tools, Disease/Condition Specific Patient Education Handouts

ANNUAL SPECIAL POPULATIONS TRAININGS

Health Center and Public Housing National Symposium
National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHP)

Midwest Stream Forum for Agricultural Worker Health 
National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH)

National Conference for Agricultural Worker Health
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

National Health Care for the Homeless Conference
National Health Care for the Homeless Council

HEALTH CENTER RESOURCE CLEARINGHOUSE

Special & Vulnerable Populations Resources