Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies is a state AmeriCorps program supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery agencies throughout Chicago and suburban Cook County. SUD Allies carries out the commitment to not only reduce the incidence of opioid and prescription drug use disorder and other substances, but also increase the quality of healthy lives. Read More

• About Us
  SUD Allies AmeriCorps members provide 11 months of service to Chicago and suburban Cook County communities in a full-time capacity. SUD Allies AmeriCorps members come from varying social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. This service opportunity is open to any U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident. PHIMC expects Host Sites to follow Equal Employment Opportunity policies when recruiting and selecting AmeriCorps members.
  
  Full-time members will serve 1,700 hours each over an 11-month period called a ‘term of service’. The full-time term of service begins in late October with member orientation. SUD Allies AmeriCorps members are placed at local organizations providing SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery services. SUD Allies will address locally identified needs through direct service to the organization and community. At least 80% of the member’s hours are spent in service for the Host Site and fulfilling other SUD Allies AmeriCorps program requirements. The remaining hours may be dedicated to training and professional development opportunities. Members attend SUD Allies AmeriCorps and Serve Illinois Commission sponsored trainings and activities, participate in National Days of Service, attend monthly team trainings, and have the opportunity to participate in optional development and service activities.
• Our Impact
  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, 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.