U.S. Map of CHW organizations
National Organizations
National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)
A unifying force for CHWs nationwide, providing resources, policy advocacy, and a platform for collaboration. Website: nachw.org American Public Health Association (APHA) – CHW Section Advocates for CHWs within public health, offering leadership development and policy engagement opportunities.
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
Provides resettlement, education, workforce development, and anti-trafficking support.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Offers resettlement services, job training, healthcare access, and legal services in dozens of U.S. cities.
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS)
Supports refugee resettlement, family reunification, and services for unaccompanied children.
Church World Service (CWS)
Provides refugee and asylum resettlement, housing, legal aid, and congregational support nationwide.
HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society)
Focuses on legal protection, trauma-informed services, and resettlement for refugees of all faiths.
Catholic Charities USA, Refugee & Migration Services
Offers national and local resettlement support, employment services, and family reunification.
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Advocates for low-income immigrants and supports immigrant-inclusive policy change.
Immigration Advocates Network (IAN)
Hosts a national legal services directory and offers training and technical assistance.
Refugee Council USA (RCUSA)
A coalition of U.S.-based organizations advocating for fair refugee resettlement policy and support.
National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA)
Supports immigrant integration through policy advocacy and organizing at the national and local level.
State-Based Organizations
Alabama
CHW Organization:North Alabama Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
Refugee/Immigrant Services:
Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership (ALIRP)
Alaska
CHW Organization:
Alaska Primary Care Association – CHW Apprenticeship Program
Refugee/Immigrant Services:
Catholic Social Services – Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS)
Arizona
CHW Organization: Arizona Community Health Workers Association (AzCHOW)
Refugee/Immigrant Services:
International Rescue Committee (IRC) – Phoenix Office
Catholic Charities Community Services – Refugee Resettlement Program