Vibrant discussion on excellence in CHW supervision, lessons from Massachusetts on their CHW sustainability path forward, and training on supporting employees in recovery. That and energetic networking permeated today’s CHWARI’s conference, “CHWs and Sustainability in RI.” Email joinchwari@gmail.com today to learn how hiring CHWs can positively impact your organization!
Announcements
January Newsletter- CHW Super-Employer Featured!
“You won’t hit your targets if you don’t hire CHWs….”
Lifespan’s Community Health Institute Director details vital role of CHWs in reaching patients/clients and connecting the dots for care teams, plus new training schedules and DOH service information!
January Newsletter- CHW Super-Employer Featured!January Newsletter- CHW Super-Employer Featured!New email went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
December Newsletter
Moving up the CHW Ladder, Recertification, and Conference Dates…
Learn from December’s CHW in the Spotlight, you don’t have to leave your treasured CHW tools behind as you move into different roles…
NIH Funding Opportunity
TITLE:
“Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes and to Reduce Disparities in Rural Populations”
See Details HERE.
This Research Project Grant is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Nursing Research. This RFA encourages research to promote a greater understanding of the challenges faced by rural population groups, for the development (or adoption/adaptation) of evidence-based interventions that can reduce health risks faced by rural Americans. Both prevention and treatment interventions are needed to address rural health issues.
Application Due Date December 13th
(letters of intent due sooner)
NatCon20 Accepting Nominations!
NatCon20, is now accepting nominations for the following award categories:
- National Council Innovation Award: In a complex health care landscape, mental health and addiction treatment organizations are thinking “outside of the box” for creative solutions to challenges faced by staff, patients, families and communities. This award recognizes their innovation and achievements.
- Peer Specialist of the Year Award: Great things happen when passion meets purpose. This award recognizes an individual with lived experience who works in a health care organization and uses his or her strengths to help peers on their road to recovery from mental illness.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is in recognition of an individual whose tireless efforts, far-reaching impact and commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable Americans living with mental illnesses and addictions is unmatched.
If you or someone you know has improved the behavioral health of clients or communities by creating and implementing an innovative product, partnership or solution – or by changing an existing program, practice or policy – we want to hear from you! All nominations are due by December 4.
We look forward to honoring a diverse array of game-changers, innovators and thought leaders this April. To celebrate with us, register for NatCon20. For award details, contact us.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINING PROGRAM
FREE
Behavioral Health Specialist
Training Program
*Earn 12 Rhode Island College Credits*
Bilingual Participants Needed!!!
Link to Printable Flyer
The Workforce S.T.A.T Program is offering a Behavioral Health Specialist Training Program with Bradley Hospital and Rhode Island College. The Behavioral Health Training will start in January and will be 15 weeks at RIC and a 6 week internship at Bradley Hospital.
Earn college credits and a behavioral health certificate!!
Attending an information session is required.
2019 Info Session Dates:
November 6 & 13, 2019 at 1:00pm 335R
Prairie Ave Suite 1B Providence, RI 02905
November 20, 2019 at 12:00pm
(Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 – Building 8)
RSVP to (401) 444-8490
See website for details.
CHW Gathering at Newport’s HEZ!
October 24, 2019 : 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Let’s Build Capacity!
This month’s CHWARI Gathering is at Newport’s HEZ!
CHW Leaders like Jazmine Wray and Neyda DeJesus have cultivated a well-balanced effort toward health equity in Newport that utilizes both grassroots actions and speakers’ platforms!
Come discuss with them how they do it, and share what you are doing to promote health equity!
Date: October 24, 2019 (Thursday)
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Florence Gray Center
1 York Street, Newport, RI 02840
(Parking available on street)
RSVP to Sarah Lawrence at joinchwari@gmail.com!
New Recertification Process! Attention CHWs!
New Recertification Process! Attention CHWs!New Recertification Process! Attention CHWs!New email went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
