Certification Application Workshop
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Woonsocket Networking Group
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
2024-07-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-04 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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Latinx CHW Support Group
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)

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)

Register!

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]

CHW Voices
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]

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!

CHW Voices In Person Networking
2024-08-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Rochambeau Community Library, 708 Hope St, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
Join us for the special edition of CHW Voices Community Health Worker (CHW) Networking on August 26 @ 2:30pm as we move our virtual meeting to an in-person gathering in celebration of the 2nd annual Community Health Worker Awareness Week! This week of collaboration and action brings together CHWs and allies from diverse backgrounds—across race, ethnicity, gender, geography, experience, and identities—to connect, share, and unite. Enjoy pizza, drinks, and the chance to network and socialize with fellow CHWs. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our community and strengthen the bonds that drive our important work!

We will be hosting this meeting at the Rochambeau Community Library at 708 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906 in the Community Room on August 26, 2024 from 2:30 – 4:00pm. Parking is mostly street parking on Hope Street and the surrounding neighborhoods, but there is usually plenty of parking! After the meeting, stay and check out the neighborhood – Hope St. has plenty of lovely stores, a cute ice cream shop and of course, a wonderful library!

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/242265527174155

Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge for CHWs
2024-08-31 10:00 - 14:00
¡Invitación Especial para los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud Hispanos (Community Health Workers/CHW)!

Como parte de la Semana del Trabajador Comunitario de la Salud que se celebra del 25 al 31 de agosto 2024 (última semana de agosto), Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina complace invitarlos a participar en la Jornada de Capacitación y Reconocimiento del Trabajador Comunitario de la Salud.

Este evento especial se llevará a cabo el:

Día: Sábado, 31 de agosto de 2024

Hora:10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Durante la jornada, se ofrecerá el taller:

Importancia del Conocimiento en Salud Mental y Adicciones para los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud (Con horas de Educación Continua)

El evento es TOTALMENTE GRATIS, pero se requiere registración previa para asegurar su lugar.

¡No se pierda esta oportunidad única de aprendizaje y reconocimiento!

Inscríbase hoy mismo presionando en el enlace y únase a nosotros en un día de crecimiento profesional y celebración de su valioso trabajo.

Enlace

Special Invitation for Hispanic Community Health Workers (CHW)!As part of National Community Health Worker Appreciation Week, August 25-31, Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina is pleased to invite you to participate in the Community Health Workers Training and Recognition Day.

This special event will take place on:Day: Saturday, August 31, 2024Time:10:00 AM – 2:00 PMDuring the day, the workshop will be offered:Importance of Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge for Community Health Workers (With Continuing Education Hours)The event is TOTALLY FREE, but pre-registration is required to secure your spot.Don’t miss this unique opportunity for learning and recognition!Register today by clicking on the link and join us for a day of professional growth and celebration of your valuable work.

Register

Latinx CHW Support Group
2024-09-03 17:10 - 17:50
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 Zoom Meeting (note -this link changed in August, 2024)

Latinx CHW Support Group
2024-10-01 17:00 - 17:50
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.

El NUEVO enlace para la reunión

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envia un correo electronico a joinchwari@gmail.com

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.

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

Link to Zoom Meeting (note -this link changed in August, 2024)

Nonviolence Institute: Everything You Need to Know
2024-10-08 12:00 - 13:00
Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors

Virtual LectureTuesday October 8, 2024 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm

The Nonviolence Institute: Everything You Need to Know

Presented byShane Lee, Director of training & special projects at the Nonviolence Institute

Join us as we explore the issues that necessitated the birth of the Nonviolence Institute. We will reflect on the state of human relationships within the community and how a beloved culture is the antidote to violence and brokenness.

Attendees will gain a better understanding of:

the mission and vision of the Nonviolence Institute

the 4 core areas of focus in the Nonviolence Institute’s work

how community is able to partner and interact with the organization

Location: This lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture.

Register

CHW Voices
2024-10-28 11:00 - 12:30
For Leadership and Advocacy

CHW Voices will NOT be meeting in October. They encourage you to register and attend the HEZ Learning Community Wednesday where Communities of Practice will be forming.

Register for HEZ Learning Community Oct 30

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]

Latinx CHW Support Group
2024-10-29 17:00 - 17:50
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!

El enlace para la reunión cambiará en enero.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado.

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! .

Facilitated by Wiston Delgado, CCHW and Lina Roman, CCHW.

The zoom link will change in January 2025. Email a Wiston Delgado for updates.

HEZ Learning Community
2024-10-30 08:00 - 16:30 | Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, United States
October 30, HEZ Learning Community

“Reimagining Power”

Registration is now open for the October 2024 HEZ Learning Community. Join colleagues and partners from across the state for a day of shared learning, relationship-building, networking, and collective impact! Free breakfast and lunch are included. Register for the October 2024 Learning Community. “Select Reserve a Spot”

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
