Improving Correctional Health Care

NCCHC's mission is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities. Learn more about how we can support your expertise, your organization, and your community.

Services

Education

NCCHC is the source for continuing education for this complex field. 100+ annual accredited CE hours for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and CCHPs.

Certification

Get recognized for your mastery of NCCHC standards and your dedication to quality patient care based on a foundation of best practices. Become a Certified Correctional Health Professional.

Accreditation

Facilities that achieve NCCHC accreditation demonstrate their commitment to high-quality health care services that are constitutionally appropriate and based on nationally recognized standards.

Consulting

Solutions from the most trusted name in correctional health care! NCCHC Resources’ consultants have unparalleled expertise and experience to handle the most complex challenges.

Standards & More

Standards

NCCHC’s flagship standards provide support for constitutionally appropriate correctional health care for jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, mental health, and opioid treatment programs.

Publications

News, features, opinion, analysis, peer-reviewed research … from the latest correctional health news to groundbreaking academic studies, NCCHC’s publications offer something for every reader.

Position Statements

NCCHC position statements communicate the organization’s consensus opinion and expert guidance on some of the most critical issues in correctional health care.

Blog

Views and news from the organization that's driving the future of correctional health care. Find out how we're moving the field forward.

Education / Webinars

Jul

Correctional Mental Health Care Conference

Attend, sponsor, or exhibit at the field’s largest gathering for correctional mental health care. MORE INFO

Jul

Webinar: Dental Emergencies in Correctional Settings

Discover how early intervention, triage, and communication among medical, dental, and security teams can reduce risk and improve patient outcomes. MORE INFO

Aug

Virtual Correctional Mental Health Care Conference

Up to 20.5 hours of CE and updates and best practices for Correctional Mental Health Care. MORE INFO

Latest News

Jul 2, 2025

Caring for Those in the Shadows

How we treat our most vulnerable is a direct reflection of our nation’s values.

Jul 1, 2025

Thriving Together: NCCHC Foundation Mid-Year Impact Report

Jun 24, 2025

Coming Soon! New Jail, Prison, and Mental Health Standards

Jun 24, 2025

Lifelong Learning: Advancing Excellence in Correctional Health Care Through Education

Jun 13, 2025

CDC and Partners Release Updated TB Treatment Guidelines

Jun 12, 2025

Prioritizing Men’s Health in Corrections – During Men’s Health Week and Beyond

Jun 5, 2025

A Community That Says, “You Belong Here”

The NCCHC Foundation

The NCCHC Foundation’s mission is to champion the correctional health care field and serve the public by supporting research, professional education, scholarships, and patient reentry.