Cy Chamberlain, RSS, CHW
Community Health Worker
(she/they)

Cy started their journey of community health work at the Center for Empowerment & Justice. The CEJ was created by the late Jim Chapman. Jim was a civil rights lawyer for over 50 years and a Harvard graduate. Jim started the CEJ as a program to help former inmates re-enter society. In 2021 Cy took over as the executive director for a brief period after Jim's passing. Having a much-needed understanding of the inner workings of the law systems, the CEJ became more of a local resource hub to help people get established with the services they needed to succeed. Cy has helped countless people get connected with resources such as Section 8, Medicaid, food stamps, and other programs that assist low-income individuals. In 2022 Cy passed the torch to the current executive director Jennifer Lampkins and became an employee of Rainbow Cafe and now works at our health clinic (RCHW). They offer HIV testing and consultation for mental health and substance use.

Cy did their Community Health Work and Risk-Based HIV Testing & Prevention training through IPHA and received their certification in October of 2023. Cy completed Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) training program through SIU School of Medicine. This training will help them share their personal experiences with addiction on an even greater level and help others find their path such as they have. They also lead the Transgender support group (Transformations) and Polyamory support group. People 18+ seeking support or connection in those areas are encouraged to contact Cy.​

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Contact Cy

Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 1-5pm Tues-Thurs
120 N Illinois Ave
​Carbondale IL 62901

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