NHSC Support Network
As an NHSC member, you will be supported throughout your service commitment by a variety of resources aimed at helping you succeed.
Resources on this page
NHSC Support
Headquarters staff
Staff located in the Washington, DC, area support the needs of Corps members.
Regional office staff
Ten regional offices provide dedicated contacts who know your area of the country.
| Region I – Boston: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT |
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| Region II – New York: NJ, NY, PR, VI |
| Region III – Philadelphia: DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV |
| Region IV – Atlanta: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN |
| Region V – Chicago: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI |
| Region VI – Dallas: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX |
| Region VII – Kansas City: IA, KS, MO, NE |
| Region VIII – Denver: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY |
| Region IX – San Francisco: AS, AZ, CA, CNMI, FM, GU, HI, MH, NV, PW |
| Region X – Seattle: AK, ID, OR, WA |
Customer Care Center – 1-800-221-9393
Web site – NHSC.hrsa.gov
Customer Service Portal – Access your information and complete transactions online—at any time!
You can:
- View payment and W-4 information
- Ask NHSC a question
- Submit customer service requests (i.e., update contact information)
Resources in Your Community
Primary Care Offices (PCOs)
PCOs are State-level offices that work to improve access to health care services for residents of their State. They know providers and sites in their State—including NHSC-approved sites.
PCOs can help you:
- Identify available jobs at NHSC-approved sites
- Learn about primary health care needs in your State
Primary Care Associations (PCAs)
PCAs are nonprofit organizations located in States that provide training and technical assistance to safety-net providers.
PCAs can help you:
- Identify available jobs at NHSC-approved sites
- Answer questions about the NHSC
Area Health Education Centers (AHECs)
AHEC programs help recruit, train, and retain a health professions workforce committed to underserved populations.
AHECs can help you:
- Link to community and academic educational partnerships
- Connect to educational opportunities, continuing education, and rotations for residents
State Offices of Rural Health (SORHs)
SORHs work to improve access to health care in rural and underserved areas to reduce health disparities.
SORHs can help you:
- Access tools and resources for those serving in rural areas
- Find out about job opportunities at rural NHSC-approved sites
- Access networking opportunities with other rural providers
NHSC Ambassadors
Ambassadors mentor NHSC providers and help recruit students and providers to the National Health Service Corps.
Ambassadors can help you:
- Navigate the scholarship program
- Answer any questions you have about the NHSC
- Connect with potential Corps members to share your experiences
Find Ambassadors in your community.
Train and Connect
Corps Connections
Read about what is happening with your fellow Scholars and the NHSC SP in the latest issue of Corps Connections. View past issues.
NHSC Community Connections
NHSC Community Connections are ongoing and informal regional networking events where NHSC Scholars and other NHSC members have the opportunity to come together in person to share resources, best practices, and new ideas, and to connect with:
- Area Health Education Centers
- Primary Care Offices
- State Offices of Rural Health
- Primary Care Associations
- Student Experiences and Rotations in Community Health (SEARCH) grantees, and more.
Free to participate; RSVP requested. Please note that NHSC is unable to provide travel reimbursement to attend.
