Request for Applications (RFA) Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies AmeriCorps Program
Issued By: Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC)
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) is seeking applications from organizations that provide SUD services and/or prevention to host an AmeriCorps member for a period of eleven months. The RFA is limited to positions that would allow AmeriCorps members to provide one or more of the following direct services to populations in SUD treatment and/or recovery or at high risk for SUD:
- Case Management
- Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance
- Anti-Stigma Education
- Prevention Education
SUD Allies is made up of a cohort of twelve AmeriCorps members that will be placed in up to twelve eligible organizations for eleven months to support projects that align with SUD Allies goals, objectives, and/or strategies. Five member positions are still available. Applicants may request more than one AmeriCorps member. Funding for this AmeriCorps program is made available by the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, a part of the Illinois Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Eligibility Information:
Applicants must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) public or private nonprofit organization; institution of higher education; government entity within a state or territory; Indian Tribe; or a partnership/consortium
- Provide substance use disorder services and prevention within the City of Chicago or Suburban Cook County
- Provide a cash contribution in the amount of $13,500 per member
Application Submission:
All applications and required documents must be submitted electronically to SUDallies@phimc.org. Hard copies of the application will not be accepted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Organizations that are interested in applying are required to contact Clare Healy, Program Coordinator — Substance Use Disorder Allies at c.healy@phimc.org to establish an application timeline.
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Description:
SUD Allies supports prevention, treatment, and recovery agencies throughout Chicago and suburban Cook County. SUD Allies AmeriCorps members engage clients, youth, and providers through a variety of comprehensive services, including case management, health insurance enrollment assistance, prevention education, and anti-stigma education. Administered by Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), SUD Allies increases resources to combat substance use disorder for individuals, families, and communities. PHIMC provides the members with the training and professional development necessary to successfully enter the public health workforce.
For any questions related to this RFA, please contact Clare Healy, Program Coordinator — Substance Use Disorder Allies at c.healy@phimc.org.
