Welcome to the New England Rural Health Association!

Improving the health and wellbeing of rural communities throughout New England.

The New England Rural Health Association (NERHA), previously known as the New England Rural Health Roundtable, was established in 1997, with funding from the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of rural communities throughout the six New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. 

NERHA is unique as the only regional rural health association in the country, enabling sharing of learning and best practices across all six states. We have a wide variety of members across all sectors of healthcare professions, stakeholders, and the community including Rural Health Clinics, , Critical Access Hospitals, community health centers, behavioral health and substance use, oral health/dental, social services, community-based organizations, academic institutions, and individuals who are passionate about rural health. 

Please see our membership page to learn more about the benefits of joining NERHA and how you can become involved. We would love to have you join us!

In support of rural health across New England we provide:

  • Training

  • Technical Assistance

  • Education

  • Advocacy

  • Consulting Services

  • Contractual Expertise in Rural Health Project Management

  • Program Management

  • Community Engagement

  • Strategic Planning

  • Analysis

  • Research

  • Evaluation

…and other services to states and grantees. 

Membership

Begin or renew your New England Rural Health Association (NERHA) membership! Receive REDUCED rates at the NERHA Annual Conference in November and show your support for NERHA. Gain access to member-exclusive opportunities to network, learn, and impact policy. Our Member Exchange community is a great place to connect, learn, and collaborate with your colleagues throughout the New England region and beyond!

Want to learn more about what we do? Sign up for a free profile that will give you access to our monthly newsletter, organization news, and the public side of our Member Exchange community. Try out our organization and what we can offer you and, when you're ready, take the plunge and sign up to become a full member and gain access to conference discounts, full community offerings, and endless networking opportunities!

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“Through our participation in the organization, we have a regional partner for our state and national policy work. They make our voice louder.”

— Rural Hospital Program Coordinator