Shalom Free Clinic

Treating the Mind, Body and Spirit

About us

It was the dream of a few key people who thought they could do more for those with physical, mental, and spiritual health issues in our community. They decided that there had to be an alternative to help the sick and needy. As they gathered together others, their dream became a reality. This dream of hope has brought forth the creation of the Shalom Free Clinic.

The Shalom Free Clinic is co-sponsored by the Chico Havurah (a Jewish congregation) and the Congregational Church of Chico (a United Church of Christ congregation).

We wish to help others in a vibrant atmosphere that conveys our attitude of warmth, acceptance and respect for all people.

The Clinic is entirely staffed by volunteers, both medical and non-medical, from Chico and the surrounding communities. Volunteers are our foundation and we cannot function without them.

Some of our volunteers include Nancy, our Executive Director; Cindi Hoover, our Volunteer Coordinator; Silona, our Mental Health Coordinator; and Karen, our Medical Health Coordinator.

Morgan at www.jointheweb.org is our web volunteer.

If you are interested in making a difference in your community by donating your time, knowledge, money, or items to the Shalom Free Clinic, please see our volunteer page or our donations page.

The Shalom Free Clinic has received awards and community support for its work. Thank you to:

• The Laramie Project (fundraiser 2008)
• Chico Peace & Justice Center for The Chico Peace Endeavor Award (2008)
• Chico Women's Club Community Partnership Fund (2009)
• Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award (2009)
• Karen Kushner recognized as the #1 PA in Family Practice in the United States (2009)
• Annie B's Community Drive (2009)

MISSION STATEMENT

The Shalom Free Clinic will:

Provide under insured and uninsured children and adults with health screening, primary care interventions, health service, and education including physical and mental/behavioral health services free of charge.

Welcome and accept people of all sexual orientations, races, genders, nationalities, economic standings, marital status, family configurations, ages, and different mental and physical abilities.