Community Health Connections

Community Health Connections CHC is mission-driven, providing compassionate, quality health care regardless of income or health insurance status. CHC welcomes everyone as a patient.

Nonprofit Community Health Centers-Leominster, Fitchburg & Gardner, Massachusetts
Medical, Urgent Care, Dental, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Podiatry, Optometry & Optical Shops, Pediatrics and Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care,

preventative and restorative dental care, oral surgery, mental & behavioral health services for children and adults, Psychiatry, Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance, substance use disorder treatment, and specialty services including optometry eye care, optical shops, nutrition consultations, podiatry, TMS Clinic, Spravato Clinic and Outpatient Day Treatment. CHC has five sites within Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster with decades of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving 36 communities in North Central Massachusetts. All CHC health centers are located on the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority bus line. Community Health Connections was established in 2002 and is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Community Health Connections (CHC) is a mainstay for compassionate care, regardless of income or insurance status. Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable health care in our community. Our vision is to be the leading health care center, committed to eliminating barriers to care and building a healthier tomorrow for the communities we serve; Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Baldwinville, Barre, Boxborough, Clinton, Devens, East Templeton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Gilbertville/Hardwick, Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, New Braintree, Pepperell, Phillipston, Princeton, Orange, Royalston, Rutland, Shirley, Sterling, South Lancaster, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, West Townsend, and Winchendon. Our community of patients includes insured, underinsured, uninsured, low income, publicly housed, and homeless populations.

Proud moment! Here is a photo from Narragansett Regional School District  Templeton/Phillipston, MA Narragansett Middle ...
06/02/2026

Proud moment! Here is a photo from Narragansett Regional School District Templeton/Phillipston, MA Narragansett Middle School National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony featuring Jonah Jovanovic (left) and Andrew Richard (right). Both students completed their community service hours at the Greater Gardner Community Health Center, where they worked alongside our team and gained hands-on experience. They learned how to check blood sugar and blood pressure, stocked and cleaned exam rooms after patient care, checked expiration dates on supplies, practiced proper glove techniques, and helped front desk staff sort and file faxes and paperwork. They both did a wonderful job, learned so much, and were a pleasure to have with us. - Shawna Jovanovic, LPN, Nurse Manager, CHC ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ A big thank you to Andrew and Jonah and congratulations on this well-deserved honor! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Thanks to additional funding CHC received through the Linkages to Care Grant from RIZE Massachusetts Foundation CHC will...
06/01/2026

Thanks to additional funding CHC received through the Linkages to Care Grant from RIZE Massachusetts Foundation CHC will continue its important work alongside our local hospital partners, supporting individuals who are dealing with substance use.

Linkages to Care funding helps bridge the gap between crisis and care, allowing our Certified Addiction Recovery Coaches to meet patients in our local emergency departments, bedside, or in home settings-providing compassionate support and assistance with connection to treatment, recovery resources and hope.

"We are incredibly grateful for this additional funding. It allows us to build upon the strong foundation, partnerships and connections we have established over the past few years and will assist us in continuing and expanding this lifesaving work throughout our communities here in north central Massachusetts. Thank you, Rize Foundation, for investing in recovery, hope, and second chances." - Sureya Myles, RN, Interim Chief Nursing Officer.

Learn more about Community Health Connections www.chcfhc.org/substance-use-disorder-treatment

CHC offers free, weekly, open to the public, Recovery & Addiction Support Groups, please visit our website for details or give us a call 978-878-8484.

Pictured: Annie Belmer, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, Community Health Connections

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and support is available at all Community Health Connections locations.

Recovery starts with support, and support starts here at Community Health Connections! CHC offers free, weekly Addiction...
06/01/2026

Recovery starts with support, and support starts here at Community Health Connections! CHC offers free, weekly Addiction & Substance Use Support Groups, open to everyone in our community. You're welcome just as you are. If you have questions, you can call our team direct 978-878-8484 during regular business hours or leave us a message after hours. Learn more about us https://chcfhc.org/Substance-Use-Disorder-Treatment

It may not feel like summer today, but the warm weather will be here soon enough! Summer schedules fill-up fast, and bef...
06/01/2026

It may not feel like summer today, but the warm weather will be here soon enough! Summer schedules fill-up fast, and before you know it, camp forms, sports physicals and back-to-school requirements are due. Now is the perfect time to get ahead and make sure your family is ready for a healthy, stress-free summer!
Need a medical exam, dental visit, eye appointment or support from a mental health counselor or psychiatrist? CHC is here for you, and new patients are always welcome! www.chcfhc.org/become-a-patient

Soon it will be summer vacation! Are you ready for camp forms, sports physicals and back-to-school requirements? Now is ...
05/27/2026

Soon it will be summer vacation! Are you ready for camp forms, sports physicals and back-to-school requirements? Now is the perfect time to get ahead and use your MyChart app to self- schedule your appointments today. https://www.mychart.chcfhc.org/CHCMyChart/Authentication/Login

๐Ÿ’™ If you need to establish care for yourself or your family CHC is here for you and new patients are always welcome! Visit our website and fill-out an online new patient form, call 978-878-8100 or visit any of our health centers in person. Our friendly front desk teams in medical, dental, behavioral health and optometry are happy to help you establish care and book your appointments.

Not feeling well? Weโ€™re here for you. ๐Ÿ’™ Did you know that Community Health Connections offers same-day sick appointments...
05/26/2026

Not feeling well? Weโ€™re here for you. ๐Ÿ’™ Did you know that Community Health Connections offers same-day sick appointments for all CHC medical patients? What that means is that if you wake up not feeling well or something suddenly comes up thatโ€™s not an emergency, you can:
โœ” Call us to schedule a same day sick visit, 978-878-8100.
โœ” Walk into any of our health centers and request a sick visit.
โœ” Visit one of our urgent care locations after hours.

Every day, we reserve "sick day" appointments specifically for our patientsโ€™ last-minute healthcare needs. As a CHC patient, your medical information is already in our secure electronic health record system, MyChart. That means when you visit one of our health centers or urgent care locations, your care team has the information they need to provide smooth, coordinated, and compassionate care.

Using the MyChart app? You can let us know youโ€™re on your way to urgent care right from the app. https://www.mychart.chcfhc.org/CHCMyChart/Authentication/Login

Whether itโ€™s during the day or after hours, weโ€™re here to care for you in the most efficient and compassionate way possible.

Taking care of you, means taking care of our community. Whether it's a sudden illness, a minor injury or just peace of m...
05/23/2026

Taking care of you, means taking care of our community. Whether it's a sudden illness, a minor injury or just peace of mind our Urgent Care team is here for you-ready to provide excellent, compassionate, convenient care. www.chcfhc.org/urgent-care

CHC is hiring nursing staff! Apply to one of our openings on our careers page: www.chcfhc.org/careersLPN: $27-$33.50 hou...
05/20/2026

CHC is hiring nursing staff! Apply to one of our openings on our careers page: www.chcfhc.org/careers

LPN: $27-$33.50 hourly
RN: $34-$42 hourly
Nurse Manager: $45.67-$56.49 hourly
Medical Assistant: $20.50-$26.50 hourly

05/19/2026

Happening this week, Thursday, May21st at CHC Fitchburg.

Address

Fitchburg, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19788788100

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