2023 VISTA State Opioid Response Grant Coordinator

DHHS Primary Care & Rural Health

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) *Office of Primary Care & Rural Health (PCRH) was established in 1991,and serves as Utah s primary health resource for rural and underserved communities. In support of our mission to collaborate with statewide partners to improve access to quality health care in rural and underserved communities. PCRH recruits health care professionals,identifies sources of funding,and implements other projects related to decreasing disparity and increasing access to primary,oral,and behavioral health care services across the state.  Our vision is *to elevate the capacity of rural and underserved communities to deliver quality health care." AmeriCorps VISTA

Founded in 1965,Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is an anti-poverty program designed to provide needed resources to nonprofit organizations and public agencies to increase their capacity to lift communities out of poverty. 

AmeriCorps VISTA provides opportunities for Americans 18 years or older from a diverse range of backgrounds to dedicate a year of full-time service with an organization ( sponsor ) to create or expand programs designed to empower individuals and communities in overcoming poverty.

AmeriCorps VISTA s mission is to improve lives,strengthen communities,and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.

Get Healthy Utah's VISTA member will work with school,workplace,healthcare,and community leaders to advocate for healthy policies statewide. They will plan events,including a 2024 summit hosted by Get Healthy Utah and other partnering organizations to facilitate discussion on strategies to improve healthy lifestyle behaviors in all Utahns. They will also create a funder database and promotional materials designed to encourage partners to engage in the Healthy Utah Community Designation.  Apply on the VistaCorps program website,click here{target="_blank"}