Engaging individuals in meaningful service to Montana through community partnerships to advance sustainable solutions to the state’s most pressing health challenges. 

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What is AmeriCorps 
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CHCM Member Information 
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CHCM Host Site Information

What We Do

Community Health Corps Montana AmeriCorps members support host sites in delivering impactful services in three core areas:

  • Mental Health & Substance Use

  • Chronic Disease Prevention & Management

  • Social Determinants of Health (housing, food security, transportation, and more)

By increasing local capacity, strengthening partnerships, and supporting community-led outreach and education, members help drive long-term improvements in individual and community health.

Program Launch: Winter 2026

We are kicking off our first year of programming with 14 AmeriCorps members. Members will serve from January 12th to August 21st, 2026, at select locations across Montana. 

 

Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve your community, gain real-world experience, and build your leadership skills? This opportunity is open to individuals of all majors and backgrounds— from health and education to communications, social work, and beyond.

AmeriCorps members receive:

  • A biweekly living stipend

  • An education award

  • Ongoing training & professional development

  • Experience serving rural and tribal communities in Montana

Learn more on our member overview page. 

Is your organization working to improve community health?

Hosting an AmeriCorps member can expand your capacity to:

  • Deliver outreach and education

  • Strengthen referral and resource systems

  • Engage harder-to-reach populations

Learn more on our host site overview page. 

CHCM was Built with Montana Communities

This program was designed through extensive outreach across the state, including:

  • Community-level data and input from public health departments, rural hospitals, and nonprofit partners

  • Over 100 stakeholders engaged through discovery calls, focus groups, and community meetings

  • A focus on rural and tribal health equity and community-driven service

Program Goals

    1. Strengthen Mental Health And Substance Use Disorder Services
    2. Improve Chronic Disease Prevention And Management
    3. Address Social Determinants Of Health

 

These goals emerged through collaboration with communities and professionals across the state, ensuring the program is responsive to real needs and challenges.

Program Outcomes

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Expand Organizational Capacity for More Efficient & Impactful Programming.
Participating organizations will demonstrate improved efficiency and effectiveness in delivering their programs, leading to greater community impact.
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Strengthen Community Engagement and Understanding to Reduce Stigma and Improve Health Outcomes.
AmeriCorps members will foster community engagement in substantive educational activities that increase understanding of health topics and reduce stigma. This will contribute to more informed health decisions, reduce barriers to accessing services, and improve overall health outcomes.
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Enhance Collaboration To Drive Sustainable Community Health Impact And Improve Resource Sharing. 
AmeriCorps members will actively foster new partnerships between local organizations, service providers, and community stakeholders. By engaging with and building connections with diverse community players, AmeriCorps members will contribute to a more coordinated and sustainable approach to addressing pressing community needs.

 

By building on existing community strengths and addressing the realities of rural and tribal healthcare, we aim to create long-term, sustainable change that enhances health equity and expands access to critical services across Montana.

 


Questions?

For more information about Community Health Corps Montanaplease contact:

Angela Davis
angela.davis9@montana.edu
406-994-2984