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Coming Together for Compassionate Care: Region 3 HMCC Hosts Conference to Address Homelessness Through Collaborative Action
By: Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager
June 11, 2025 – Haverhill, MA — During the week of May 30, the Massachusetts Region 3 Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (Region 3 HMCC) brought together leaders, practitioners, and advocates from across public health, healthcare, and social services for a pivotal event: the Collaborative Approaches to Support Unhoused Individuals Conference. Held at Northern Essex Community College’s Hartleb Technology Center, the event underscored a central truth: supporting individuals experiencing homelessness requires a whole-community approach rooted in compassion, coordination, and shared responsibility.