CHCACT operates an AmeriCorps program called Service to Improve Community Health (STICH), funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and Connecticut Commission on Community Service (CCCS). STICH members serve 10-month terms at one of the following Federally Qualified health centers, as well as other locations:
- Charter Oak Health Center
- Community Health & Wellness Center of Greater Torrington
- Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
- Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center
- Fair Haven Community Health Clinic
- Family Centers
- First Choice Health Centers
- InterCommunity
- Norwalk Community Health Center
- Southwest Community Health Center
- StayWell Health Center
- United Community & Family Services
STICH members provide a variety of services in health centers and out in the community, in English and other languages (depending upon community need). Member activities include, but are not limited to:
- organizing community-specific service projects
- educating individuals on how to understand and utilize health insurance
- empowering people to take charge of their health through education
- coordinating health care and other services
- removing barriers to health care access
- raising awareness of health centers and the services available to people in the community.
The STICH AmeriCorps program presents great opportunities for recent graduates, individuals taking a gap year, young professionals or individuals looking make an impact within their communities while gaining valuable work experience and learning about a new career. We are looking forward to putting together our STICH AmeriCorps Team for the upcoming year, beginning this Fall! Learn more here!
