Pawtucket & Central Falls CHW Network
2024-05-28 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Pawtucket Family YMCA, 20 Summer Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 02860
Open to Community Health Workers and those serving in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls.

Monthly, in-person network meetings for training, resource sharing, and professional development.

Access to professional network of like-minded local change-makers.

To be held at the Pawtucket Family YMCA the last Tuesday of every month.

Lead by Kinzel Thomas, LCSW, CCHW, LCDP

Contact Kinzel at thomaski@familyserviceri.org for more information and to register!

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Latinx CHW Support Group
2024-05-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-11 17:00 - 17:45, 2024-06-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-09 17:00 - 17:45, 2024-08-06 17:00 - 17:45
EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS

Si! Llego a RI, ahora tendremos la oportunidad de que nuestras voces sean oidas, podamos expresarnos con libertad y lo mas importante, recibir el apoyo que necesitamos.

Este es el Grupo de Apoyo para Trabajadores Latinos que se reúnen vía zoom para compartir sus retos, experiencias, recursos y escuchamos y entendemos tus problemas en tu propio idioma.

Obtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo!

En Abril del 2024, este grupo tratará de reunirse los Martes dos veces por mes, una vez al medio día y otra vez en la tarde, para facilitar que más personas puedan asistir a la misma.

Nuevos horarios en Mayo/ Junio:

Mayo 14, 2024 at 5 pm to 5:45 pm

Mayo 28,2024 at 12:00 to 12:45 pm

Junio 11, 2024 at 5 to 5:45 pm

Junio 25, 2024 at 12 to 12:45 pm

El NUEVO enlace para la reunión

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman, lroman@ric.edu, CCHW, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator.

Latinx CHW Support Group

This support group for Spanish speaking CHWs meets over zoom. CHWs share their challenges in their own language, listen compassionately, and share resources. Get the support you need to do the difficult work you do!

In April of 2024, they will try alternating meeting on Tuesdays during the day and the evening, to make it easier for more to attend.

March/April 2024 Schedule:

May 14, 2024 at 5 pm to 5:45 pm

May 28,2024 at 12:00 to 12:45 pm

June 11, 2024 at 5 to 5:45 pm

June 25, 2024 at 12 to 12:45 pm

Facilitated by Wiston Delgado, CCHW and Lina Roman, lroman@ric.edu, CCHW, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator.

Link to Google Meet Meeting (note -this link changed in March 2024)

EMPOWER: Justice-Involved CHW Support Team Group
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:00
Overview: This support group is designed specifically for community health workers (CHWs) with justice involvement experience, providing a safe space to share challenges, receive support, and enhance skills. Meetings will occur twice a month and will focus on topics related to professional development, self-care, and navigating reentry into the workforce.

The Justice-Involved Community Health Worker Support Group curriculum aims to provide CHWs with justice involvement experience a supportive environment to enhance their skills, build resilience, and navigate the reentry process successfully. Through interactive sessions, peer support, and access to resources, participants will gain valuable tools and insights to thrive in their professional roles and contribute positively to their communities’ health and well-being.

Meetings will be focused on topics including:

Setting Goals

Navigating Reentry Challenges

Building resiliance and coping skills

Effective communication and conflict resolution

Professional Development and Skill Enhancement

Advocacy and Community Engagement

Legal Rights & Resources

Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead

Meeting Frequency: Twice a month. The initial schedule will be every other Thursday at 7pm: April 25th, May 9th, May 23rd, June 6th.

Meeting Duration: 1 hour per session

Register Here

This support group is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and organized by CHWARI, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.

Woonsocket Networking Group
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Woonsocket Public Library, 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 02895, United States
Attention Woonsocket CHWs!

Do you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW, CNA,Case manager, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community!

This group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary. Expect to:

Engage in discussions on community health and well-being

Discover resources to enhance your impact

Learn from other CHWs and their insights

Share your experiences, challenges and successes

Please email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org.

Register!

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Woonsocket Networking Group
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Woonsocket Public Library, 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 02895, United States
Attention Woonsocket CHWs!

Do you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW, CNA, Case manager, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community!

This group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary. Expect to:

Engage in discussions on community health and well-being

Discover resources to enhance your impact

Learn from other CHWs and their insights

Share your experiences, challenges and successes

Please email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org.

Register!

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RI CHW Conference 2024
2024-06-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
CHW Conference Mission:CHWs come together to advocate for the profession and pave the way towards a future of health equity in Rhode Island.

Thank you for the wonderful energy and to all the CHW hard work that went into this successful event!

Are you interested in planning next year’s conference! Connect with the CHW Voices for Leadership & Advocacy group to learn about the planning process! Check out other opportunities to connect with CHW on our Networking page! Scroll past pictures for conference presentations and resources.

Survey (Complete to Receive Certificate)

Post conference resources

Collaborative Resilience Presentation

Workshop led by Donna Sennett

Community Resilience Presentation

Workshop led by Ámbar Delgado and Geraldine McPhee

Accompanying Resources:

Community Health Workers: Department of Health (ri.gov)

Rhode Island’s Health Equity Zone (HEZ) Initiative: Department of Health (ri.gov)

Take your ACE Test : Understand your health risks. (stopabusecampaign.org)

Emotional Resilience Presentation

Workshop led by Wiston Delgado and Perla Fernandez

Accompanying Resources:

Dr Maria Sirois website: https://www.mariasirois.com/

Tedx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohGMg-LJCjs&t=372s

Tricounty programs, including yoga

Yoga flyer, free classes offered in Johnston

Professional Resilience Presentation

Workshop led by Swanette Salazar and Rachel Young

Accompanying Resources:

IGLOO Method for Burnout Prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/learning/publichealthburnoutprevention/default.html

https://www.workplacementalhealth.org/employer-resources/infographics/infographic-beating-burnout-at-work

https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/wellbeing/index.html

CHW Communications ToolsWhat is a Community Health Worker (English) (Spanish)Training Videos (English, Spanish, Closed Caption) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS35A8sS2cgaykxgvv4X9lKQSWp8zbQ2c

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Powerpoints from workshops coming soon!

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Did you get photos taken?

They should be emailed to you shortly with a dropbox link. Check your spam folder!

Event Overview

Join Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island College for the Community Health Worker Conference, where we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rhode Island. Dedicated to advocating for the profession and championing health equity, this conference serves as a rallying point for CHWs to connect, collaborate, and pave the way toward the future we want for all in Rhode Island”. Through engaging sessions and dynamic discussions, we’ll elevate the vital role of CHWs and provide a platform to honor our tireless efforts. From professional development workshops to policy discussions that center community voice, attendees will gain invaluable insights aligned with the core competency domain required for Rhode Island CHW certification.

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Join Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island College for the Community Health Worker Conference, where we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rhode Island. Dedicated to advocating for the profession and championing health equity, this conference serves as a rallying point for CHWs to connect, collaborate, and pave the way toward the future we want for all in Rhode Island”. Through engaging sessions and dynamic discussions, we’ll elevate the vital role of CHWs and provide a platform to honor our tireless efforts. From professional development workshops to policy discussions that center community voice, attendees will gain invaluable insights aligned with the core competency domain required for Rhode Island CHW certification.​This conference is more than just a gathering—it’s a catalyst for positive change, empowering CHWs to drive impactful interventions, advocate for their communities, and shape the landscape of health in Rhode Island. Join us as we come together to celebrate the past, present, and future of the CHW profession, united in our shared commitment to fostering healthier, more equitable communities across the state.What to ExpectDuring this day-long conference, you’ll connect with fellow CHWs and explore interactive workshops and networking activities with partners. CHW leaders will facilitate the conference using content based on nationally recognized best practices. The conference has been designed around four key pillars to address the most pressing needs CHWs are facing :1. Self-care: Practice self-care in the face of structural challengesIdentify steps needed for self-care amidst the challenges that we face as CHWs. Find peace and balance through community grounding and protective practices. Address trauma using effective resources and principles that you can apply to your role as a community health worker.2. The CHW Profession: Amplify the value of the CHW RoleDevelop your confidence and storytelling skills to amplify the value of the community health worker role. Discover how to recognize and leverage existing community resources to strengthen your impact and effectiveness.3. Resources: Collaborate to realize community resources more fullyExplore the practice of authentic collaboration to ensure consistent access to essential community resources. Map community assets and find champions to understand the wrap-around systems needed for comprehensive care.This Event is Free!We want this conference to be accessible to all community health workers in Rhode Island. As such, the event is entirely free for attendees.MEALS:Breakfast & Lunch will be provided. TRANSPORTATION:​​Arrival by Bus: This venue is on a RIPTA bus route. Plan your trip here. Here is a campus map – you will also see the bus stop highlighted in “golden” yellow and this is a short walk over to John Lincoln Alger Hall, 110.​​Arrival by Car: Parking lot B, near Roberts Hall, is recommended for anyone attending the full conference as Lot C and D fill up quickly. Here is a campus map. Here are directions from Google Maps.​​Certificate of Attendance: Upon request, we can provide this after you complete the session’s evaluation.

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Conference Planning Committee

These CHWs and allies planned this conference for you! Many will facilitate individual workshops. We will add their bios as they come in!

Felix A Colon Jr, LCSW, CHW

Director of Family and Strengthening, Connecting for Children and Families

Felix will facilitate the Networking Session

About Felix

Felix Colon’s decade-long tenure at Connecting for Children and Families (CCF) has been marked by remarkable professional ascent and impactful contributions. Starting as a Family Engagement Coordinator, he rose to become the Director of Family Strengthening, overseeing both the community health worker team and the Front St Family Center. Alongside his tenure, Felix pursued academic advancement, earning a Master’s in Social Work with a Macro focus.In 2017, Felix seized the opportunity to transition into a Diabetes Prevention coach role, igniting a trajectory of leading various Diabetes Prevention programs (DPP), including workshops on Chronic Disease and Chronic Pain Management. Outside CCF, Felix’s commitment to community well-being extended to clinical work with youths aged 11-21 at Jamat Housing: Turning The Corner group home. Here, his focus on Mental Health and Wellness and the Abuse Reactive Treatment Program showcased his exceptional ability to guide individuals through trauma and abuse-related challenges. Felix’s ability to integrate clinical insights into community health initiatives reflects his versatility and dedication to family-centered practice. He is for driving positive change and fostering healthier communities through his advocacy and leadership at CCF and beyond. Felix also co-facilitates monthly Woonsocket Community Health Worker Network meetings with Linda Brunetti from the Autism Project.

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Ámbar Delgado, CCHWManager | Advocacy | Tobacco Free Rhode Island

Ámbar will facilitate the Community Resiliency Worshop

About Ámbar

Ámbar Delgado obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico. In 2018 she relocated to Rhode Island after been accepted at Brown’s University Neuroscience Post-Bac Program. However, it was her innate passion for population-based interventions and moral duty that led her to join the non-profit sector during the heightened of the SARS-19; while also working at nights as a Neuroscience Research Assistant at Brown. While fulfilling her duties as a Project Coordinator for the 02907 Health Equity Zone (HEZ); Ámbar had the opportunity to witness first-hand the impact and importance of Community Health Workers (CHWs) when delivery evidence-based approaches to increase Health Equity. The former been what led her to become a certified CHW. Ámbar’s innate curiosity for learning; led her to apply and being accepted at a summer Global Public Health Program at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2023, centering her final paper manuscript around asthma and air pollution in RI.During her time at West Elmwood Housing 02907 HEZ, Ms. Delgado had the opportunity to address a battery of socio-economic determinants of health such as exacerbated asthma rates, indoors and outdoors air quality, housing and food insecurity, social and emotional resiliency, and health literacy among 02907 demographic. Ámbar is passionate about climate justice, lung health, Policy and Systems changes and Social and Emotional resiliency. Ámbar’s educational background, professional goals, asthma lived experiences and organic interest in lung health, recently led her to join The American Lung Association of RI as the Manager of Advocacy for Tobacco Free RI Network. In her free time, she enjoys using her CHW to serve as a volunteer case worker for the Rhode Island Medical Navigator Partnership with Brown Medical School, spending time with her cat, weightlifting and reading.

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Wiston Delgado Ortegano (he/him/el), CCHW

Community Health Worker, Point32Health

Wiston will facilitate the Emotional Resilience Workshop

About Wiston

Wiston Delgado is a born and raised Venezuelan, who has been living in the United States since 2013. Since that time, he developed real estate projects in Miami – Orlando, Florida, Rhode Island and Massachusetts for 7 years. In 2020 he decided to move to Rhode Island where he certified as a Community Health Worker/ Promotor de Salud.He has worked in different organizations like Progreso Latino, Gateway, and the My Gente program through Lifespan. He was a member for Rhode 2 Equity in Pawtucket and Central Falls area, and currently he is part of the staff at Point32Health/Tufts Health Plan in Rhode Island under Katie Beckett Program to support Parent living for Children with Special needs. There he is a big collaborator because he fully understands the importance of the Latinx community and how to make it more visible.Wiston Currently is Co-lead with Lina Roman the Latinx CHW support Group in Rhode Island. CHWs share their Challenge, listen compassionately and share resources, and get support we need to do the difficult work we do.He is also interested in arts and dancing; He attends a local theater where he’s been part of a few plays.

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Steffany Dejesus (she/her), MPH, CCHWCHW Advocate Supervisor, BosWell Health

Conference Planning Committee

About Steffany

As a certified Community Health Worker, I aim to address social determinants of health surrounding underserved and socioeconomically impacted communities to maintain, protect and improve the health status and wellbeing of our Neighbors. I graduated from Boston University in Massachusetts with my Master of Public Health degree with a specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on bringing social justice and health equity into communities through advocacy and community capacity building. I have experience in program implementation, health education, and environmental health among others public health topics and areas. As a CHW, I hope to continue to address health disparities and the barriers to healthcare and services that are essential to achieve the best possible health outcomes in low-income communities in Rhode Island.

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Daria Diaz (she/her), CHWCommunity Health Worker, Connecting Children & Families

Conference Planning Committee, Event MC

About Daria

Daria Diaz has served the community of Woonsocket as a Community Health Worker for Connecting for Children and Families for about 2 and a half years now. She started as a parent utilizing the services from PAT then became a parent educator. She is a Certified medical interpreter and her goal is to become an immigration specialist and provide those services to those who are documented and undocumented in the city of Woonsocket. She will serve as the MC for the conference.

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Perla Fernadez, BSW, CCHWCommunity Health Worker, TriCounty Health Equity Zone

Perla will facilitate the Emotional Resilience Workshop

Claudia Hincapie, CCHWResident Service Coordinator, One Neighborhood Builders

Conference Planning Committee

Marimir Lora (she/her), BA, CCHW

Community Outreach Advocates SupervisorProvidence Community Health Centers

Marimir will be co-facilitating the Collaborative Resilience Workshop

About Marimir

Marimir is the Community Outreach Advocate’s supervisor at Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC). She has worked in the CHW field since 2019 when she was recruited by PCHC and joined the first CHW apprenticeship program in RI. She was promoted to the Senior CHW position at PCHC in 2021, and later transitioned to supervisor of the community health worker team. She is a CHW board certified with a specialty in Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes Endorsement and holds a bachelor’s degree in Organization Leadership and Change from College Unbound.Marimir was born and raised in The Dominican Republic and moved to the U.S. 9 years ago. She was previously working as a Certified Nursing Assistant taking care of predominantly Hispanic patients who were homebound in their home and in need of supports and services; that’s when she realized she needed to do more for her community based on what she had seen her patients experience such as a lack of support, knowledge, and awareness of needs.She has worked with many Health Equity Zones to address socioeconomic and racial inequities, bringing personal and professional experiences to the discussion. She has participated in many events such as the Unity Conference with the NACHW; bringing awareness on the impact of CHWs and the role they play in improving access to healthcare, helping connect support systems, and increasing access to social services.

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Geraldine McPhee, CCHWPolicy & Systems Specialist, RIPIN

Community Health Worker Consultant, Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)

Geraldine will facilitate the Community Resilience Workshop

About Gerry

Geraldine McPhee has over 45 years of experience building community with people with disabilities and learning differences. She is a CCHW and a recognized facilitator of family and community engagement at RIPIN, Inc. With support from the Rhode Island Department of Health, she co-founded RI CHW Voices with Swanette Salazar. She finds resiliency in relationships with others, in nature, and through the arts.

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Lina Roman (she/her), CCHW

Community Health Worker, Integra

Bilingual Coordinator, Community Health Worker Association of RI

Lina will provide the opening words to the conference

About Lina

Lina Roman, holds an Associate Certificate in Computer Office Technology from New England Tech, a Certificate in Social and Human Services from Rhode Island College, and certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) from RIC/CHWARI. Over the years, she has dedicated herself to serving the Hispanic community, leveraging her skills and expertise to ensure access to vital health programs and resources.As the Bilingual Program Coordinator at CHWARI, she leads training sessions in Spanish for our CHWs, empowering them to effectively serve Spanish-speaking populations. At Integra Care of New England, she has spent 6 ½ years as a CCHW in a complex care program, assisting patients in addressing both medical conditions and social needs, particularly those frequenting emergency rooms.“My passion lies in advocating for the Hispanic community, with a focus on preventing and managing chronic illnesses. I have been a staunch advocate for lead poisoning prevention, striving to protect families from this pervasive threat. Additionally, my involvement as a Board Director at CLAP underscores my commitment to addressing disparities, particularly concerning the homeless population.In 2023, I served as an ambassador for the 1st Conference for CHWs in RI, furthering my dedication to advancing the field. Currently, I lead a Latinx Support Group for CHWs in RI, providing mentorship and support to new CHWs while fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.I participated this year as a Panelist on the Summit for RIPHA 2024, Innovative Approaches to Advance Health Equity; my topic was talk in regards to “Bridging Communication Gaps in Marginalized Communities as Latinx”.Looking ahead, I am committed to continuing my education and expanding my impact within the Hispanic community and the most important is educating them how to prevent chronic conditions and be healthier. Whether through further certifications, innovative initiatives, or policy advocacy, I am determined to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve. I do want to explore other areas and used all my experience and expertise as a CHW to help our communities.”

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Swanette Salazar (she/her), CCHW

Lead Community Health Worker Consultant, CTC-RI, Community Health Worker Supervisor, FSRI

Swanette will facilitate the Professional Resilience Workshop

About Swanette

Swanette Salazar is the RI Community Health Worker Ambassador for the National Association of Community Health Workers and the Lead Community Health Worker for the First Connection Program at the Family Service of Rhode Island non-profit organization. In her role, she serves new families, foster youth, and families with children. She also serves as the Lead CHW Consultant for the Rhode Island Equity Initiative, where she actively supports CHWs as an engaged partner for multidisciplinary teams, valuing their contributions and advancing community and clinical linkages. Swanette has been recognized as part of the Governor’s Team Rhode Island and was recently named the 2024 Elizabeth Burke Bryant Hero Award recipient from Brown University’s Hassenfeld Institute for her work with children and families in RI.

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Donna Sennett (she/her), CHW

Lead Community Health Worker, Thundermist Health Center

Donna will facilitate the Collabortive Resilience Workshop

About Donna

Donna Sennett is a resident of Wakefield, Rhode Island and has been serving Washington County for the past 20 years, originally as an Elementary School Principal in Matunuck and then as the Education and Training Manager for the Exeter Job Corps Academy. Following her work at EJCA, she served as an Outreach Case Manager for ten years in a community mental health center. Wanting to be able to work with patients drawing on her own lived experiences, Donna became trained as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, helping to open the Hope Recovery Center in Westerly through her work with Parent Support Network. While there, she trained as a Certified Community Health Worker and is now a Lead CHW at Thundermist Health Center in South County where she specializes in working with older populations, those who are unhoused and those with co-occurring disorders.Donna also serves on the RI Certification Board Board of Directors where she is active in support of CPRS and CCHW training programs and for whom she assisted in updating the standards for CHW Certification. She also serves on the Galilee Mission Board of Directors, an organization that serves those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders.Donna is the proud mother of two children and the nana of one grandson, and has been happily married for 33 years.

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Rachel Young (she/her), CHW

Engagement Coordinator, Alliance for Community Health Worker Employers, Health Initiatives, RIPIN

Rachel will facilitate the Professional Resilience Workshop

About Rachel

Rachel Young, Engagement Coordinator for the Alliance for CHW Employers, is passionate about a holistic approach to promoting health and wellness, focusing not only on individual behavior change but also on building organizational capacity and community support systems. As a facilitator of wellness workshops, she believes strongly that sharing evidence-based practices, enables individuals to make informed decisions about their health and equips them with the knowledge and tools to make positive lifestyle changes.

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keynote speaker – Kurt Faustin

Kurt Faustin, (he/him), BBA, BS

Founder & Keynote Speaker for the Dropout Academy, Executive Director EforAll Roxbury

info@kurtfaustin.com

Kurt Faustin is a father, entrepreneur, coach, storyteller, success strategist, and New England Resident. He is a former writer for HuffPost and Forbes and has worked with organizations like Harvard University, Chase Bank, and United Way. He founded the Dropout Academy, a career development organization that helps bridge the gap between mental health and performance, emphasizing emotional intelligence, goal setting, and stress management. Kurt has lived experience and understands many of the struggles we face as professionals and in our communities. He has goals to redefine success, works towards breaking down systems, and helps strengthen his communities one individual, group, or organization at a time.

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2024 Schedule

8:00 – Registration & Breakfast9:10 – Welcome9:30 – Keynote Speaker10:45 – Resilience Workshops12:00 – Lunch1:00 – Group Energizer1:30 – Resource Tabling & Soapbox1:45 – Networking Session & Bingo!2:30 – Affinity Groups3:00 – Closeout & Raffle

parking & Bus

Rhode Island College is located at 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908.

Parking lot B, near Roberts Hall, is recommended for anyone attending the full conference as Lot C and D fill up quickly. Plan your trip here. Here is a map – you will also see the bus stop highlighted in “golden” yellow and this is a short walk over to John Lincoln Alger Hall, 110 (google map)600 Library Road, North Providence, RI 02908, USA

Photo Booth

Get Professional Photos Taken!

Are you a CHW interested in networking with other professionals? Stop by our photobooth for a free professional headshot. The booth will run from 12-4pm in room 106

Get Your Photos

In the week(s) following the conference, our photographer will share your photos with you via the email address provided at the time of sign-up. A link to Dropbox will be provided in the email, which you can follow to find high-resolution copies of the images available for you to download.

Use Your Photos

Once downloaded, you can use your new professional headshots as a networking tool to help other professionals in the field recognize you. You can use the headshot as a profile photo on LinkedIn, your resume, or business card for better visibility in the professional world.

CHW resources

self-Care

Self-Care for the Chronic and Demoralizing Stress of Racism

4 self-care questions to ask yourself this semester

Understanding Vicarious Trauma

Self-Care Toolkit for Employer & Supervisor

Profession

The C3 Project Roles & Competencies

The Six Pillars of Community Health Workers

“We are born, not made” CHW Anthem

Community health workers bring value and deserve to be valued too:” Key considerations in improving CHW career advancement opportunities

Resources

Pathways to Population

Community Health Care Resource

Search: 101 Conversation Goals & Reflections

Contact Info

Contact Michelle Mooney for conference questions at mmooney@ctc-ri.org

Tabling Partners:

These partners will be onsite to talk about the services they offer to support CHWs and their clients:

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) CHW Program is excited and proud to join other local partners in supporting this new initiative through its federal grant award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CDC CCR Grant 2109). Other supporting partners providing technical assistance and logistical support include RIPIN,

Vision Impairment CHW Networking Gathering
2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:30
Have you found yourself in the dark trying to provide resources to a legally blind person?

Register for CHWARI’s next networking gathering to get an overview of how vision impairments affect daily social and professional life, and how CHWs can best help!

Presenter Arlene Fernandez (she/hers), CCHW, Bilingual Consumer Resource Specialist at RIPIN, has been legally blind since birth. She will share her personal experience with having an IEP, reading through braille, and later, navigating professional life with a vision impairment. She is excited to share how limited vision should not limit your life!

Expect to learn about:

Effective methods of orientation and mobility

Accessibility apps for smartphone and computer

Effective ways to provide assistance to people with visual impairments

Her presentation will be followed by a Q & A and then 30 minutes of CHW Networking! Bring links to resources you’d like to share!

Bring links to resources you’d like to share!

Register!

CHW Voices
2024-06-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-26 11:00 - 12:30
For Leadership and Advocacy

Join us!

Zoom Link

This link was updated on 9/19/24

CHW Voices participants can always expect to:

Meet other CHWs

Contribute to policy discussions

Strengthen community connections

Join networking groups

Keep up to date on CHW news

Did you participate in the 2023 RI CHW Conference – or wish you had?Join other CHWs to share your ideas and play a part in planning for the next CHW Conference in 2024. Email questions here.

This zoom link will be the same for each month’s session:https://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/99461656622?pwd=[REDACTED]

Certification Application Workshop
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:30
Learn How to Apply for Certification!

Begin preparing your CHW application, including portfolio, for submission to the RI Certification Board.

Virtual over ZoomIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. In that light, this workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions.

Certification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services, so register today!

This workshop is open to those who:

Have completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count, but we will have other workshops in the future)

Are employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years

Have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years

If you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities.

Register for this workshop ASAP!

Register!

If you have any questions, please email CHWARI’s Project Certification Specialist, Daniel Dodd, ddodd@ric.edu. Alternatively, CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant, Dimaura Tavares, at dtavares@ric.edu.

Leadership for the Future CHW Networking Gathering
2024-07-11 12:00 - 13:30
Are you interested in building a powerful and diverse network?

Would you like to learn about an intensive leadership program for diverse leaders from community groups and labor unions?

Join your fellow CHWs at a networking gathering to learn about the “Leadership for the Future” program. Haley De La Rosa, Workforce Development Labor Liasion at the RI Institute for Labor Studies and Research will present.

Leadership for the Future is an intensive leadership development program that gathers diverse leaders from community groups, labor unions, and religious communities to forge relationships and networks that will forever benefit them, their organizations, and their communities. It generates a powerful, committed, and diverse network of graduates that learn from each other and take action together to achieve the shared goals of economic and social justice for ALL Rhode Islanders. Participants examine the process and impact of social influence and leadership on the many issues facing Rhode Islanders today.

Expect to learn about their:

Participatory Workshops

Community Action Projects

Application Process (their application opens in the fall)

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About the Presenter

Haley De La Rosa is the Workforce Development Labor Liaison at Rhode Island’s premier worker center, the Institute for Labor Studies and Research (ILSR). Originally from the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas, Haley moved to Rhode Island in 2013 with a vision to expand opportunities for multilingual learners in the workforce and create new pathways to family sustaining jobs for recent immigrants and historically underrepresented groups. She is a Commissioner on the Rhode Island Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission, Secretary for the Coalition for Labor Union Women Rhode Island chapter, and a board member of the Rhode Island Committee on Occupational Safety & Health.

Black Maternal Mental Health Summit
2024-07-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
The Urban Perinatal Education Center is hosting a Black Maternal Mental Health Summit: Action Planning; The Conversation Continues at Rhode Island College on July 24, 2023 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

This event is the follow up from RI BMMHW23 feedback to re-design and re-imagine quality, dedicated, safe, perinatal mentally healthy families.

Envision Webinar- Program Showcase
2024-07-25 13:30 - 14:30
Envision Equity Webinar

July webinar – July 25th1:30pm ESTCHW Program Showcase featuring State, Tribal, Local and Island Nation Health Departments

Presenters will highlight how CCR-2109 supports the development of their CHW programs with an emphasis on CHW voice and leadership. We will be celebrating the successes of local, tribal, state and Island Nation health departments. envision will demonstrate how myenvision, an online community platform, is strengthening the CHW workforce by creating sustainable connections across the country, island, and sovereign nations.

Read more and register here

Asylum INfo Session
2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00
Are any of your clients seeking Asylum (safe refuge) in this country?

Together, Students for Immigrant Justice (SCIJ) and ONA are co-organizing an asylum legal clinic info session on July 25th from 6-8pm at SouthSide Cultural Center. This is the first step towards our Asylum Legal Clinic taking place on August 10th. They are seeking volunteers to help us make this possible.

This free public event will cover the asylum immigration process, including eligibility, benefits, and risks. The session will be available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese. Cick language for flyer.

Event Registration

Volunteer Registration

Questions? Folks can reach out to Anna Johnson (ajohnson@scijimmigration.org) or Yuselly Mendoza (yuselly@ona-providence.org)

CHW Voices
2024-07-29 11:00 - 12:30
For Leadership and Advocacy

This session has been cancelled due to the HEZ Learning Community! See you IN August!

Zoom Link

CHW Voices participants can always expect to:

Meet other CHWs

Contribute to policy discussions

Strengthen community connections

Join networking groups

Keep up to date on CHW news

Did you participate in the 2023 RI CHW Conference – or wish you had?Join other CHWs to share your ideas and play a part in planning for the next CHW Conference in 2024. Email questions here.

This zoom link will be the same for each month’s session:https://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/99461656622?pwd=[REDACTED] [ctc-ri.zoom.us]Meeting ID: 994 6165 6622Passcode: [REDACTED]

RIDOH CHW Staff Appreciation Luncheon
2024-08-20 12:00 - 14:00
In advance of National CHW Appreciation Week, the Rhode Island Department of Health is holding a luncheon for its valued staff and contracted CHWs. This is an internal event but we wanted to put it on the calendar to show how one employer is Celebrating Community Health Workers!

NACHW Unity Conference
2024-08-22 08:00 - 17:00
The NACHW 2024 Annual Unity Conference will be held online using the Zoom platform on August 22. This year’s conference theme is Our Voices Heard, Our Leadership Respected. Agenda just released! The Annual Meeting will be held the day before 8/21.

Renew your NACHW Membership now or join, then register for the conference for FREE!Learn more and Register for the Annual Meeting and Unity Conference.

Lead Prevention for CHWs Networking Gathering
2024-08-22 12:00 - 13:30
Lead poisoning is a serious environmental justice, tenants’ rights, and public health issue. Lead exposure at any level can cause permanent effects in children and adults. The good news is that it’s preventable!

Since 1992, the Childhood Lead Action Project has worked to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island through parent support, community education, and advocacy.

Laura Brion, Executive Director, Childhood Lead Action Project will speak to how CHWs can inform their clients about lead and connect them to the services that can prevent lead poisoning!

Register!
