The Three R's of Hoarding - Hosted by RI Elder Info
2021-12-02 03:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | East Greenwich Veteran Firemen’s Association, 80 Queen Street, East Greenwich, RI, 02818, United States
RI Elder Info Event
December 2nd, 2021
8:30 am-5pm
In-Person OR Zoom
Compulsive hoarding, or “Hoarding Disorder”, is a recognized mental disorder featured in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition). Join RI Elder Info for this In-Person or Zoom Event to learn about The Three R’s of Hoarding: Recognition, Resources and Realistic Actions.
Link to Register
WHERE
Overlooking the beautiful Greenwich Bay at the East Greenwich Veteran Firemen’s Association at 80 Queen St East Greenwich 02818.
Masks will be required. If you would prefer not to wear a mask we are happy to welcome you virtually.
COST
Pre-Registration is required
Cost $75 per person
Continuing Education Units have been applied for in the following professions:
Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Chemical Dependency Professionals, Peer Recovery Specialists, Community Health Workers, Building Inspectors,

¡Grupo de Apoyo Para Promotores de Salud en español!
2022-02-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Rhode Island
(Support group for Spanish speaking CHWs)
el 17 de Febrero de 2022
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, (hora eastern)

MHP Salud los invita a un espacio virtual abase del Covid-19 diseñado para promover apoyo en temas relcionados con sus sugerencias que impactan a un(a) promotor(a) de salud. Un espacio virtual diseñado especialmente para Promotores de Salud por Promotores. Una red de apoyo profesional creando opurtunidades de aprendizaje con el propósito de alinear las mejores practicas en cada sesión virtual.
Unase para la opurtunidad de desaroyar su conosimento y practica sobre el impacto del autocuidado y la salud mental que sostiene y promueve nuestro trabajo en la comunidad.
Platicas/Discusiones sobre:

los desafíos experimentados durante la pandemia (Covid-19)
las mejores prácticas y estrategias de los Promotores de Salud al trabajar con la población de su centro de salud. (opurtunidad de fortlezer y compartir)
el bienestar y beneficios del autocuidado
herramientas y recursos relacionado a los temas de las sesiones

El Grupo de Apoyo programado trimestralmente: 2:00PM a 3:00PM ET
Para registrarse por favor use el sitio web:

registrarse

Alzheimer's Association New England Family Conference
2022-03-03 - 2022-03-05 | Rhode Island
MARCH 4-5, 2022
To register, visit alzfamilyconference.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900
A FREE virtual conference for individuals living with dementia and family caregivers

FEATURING:
March 4th:
A One-Day Conference for Individuals Living with Dementia
Sessions include:
Life After a Diagnosis: A Panel of Individuals Living with Alzheimer’s and
Living with Alzheimer’s Educational Series
March 5th:
A One-Day Conference for Family Caregivers
Sessions include:
Viviendo con Alzheimer: experiencias del cuidado familiar (Presented In Spanish)
Keynote: Caregiver Conversations: Journey of Hope, Panel of Caregivers
Legal & Financial Issues to Consider with Alzheimer’s Disease
Caregiving, Ambiguity and Finding The Tools To Thrive and Flourish
The Journey of Grief Throughout Caregiving: It Begins with the Diagnosis
Click Here To Join Our Family Conference Facebook page!
REGISTER / LEARN MORE
To register, visit alzfamilyconference.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900

CHWs Networking Gathering
2022-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Rhode Island
“What’s On Your Mind?”
CHWs Networking Gathering
Wednesday, March 30
12pm-1pm, via Zoom
Come talk with other CHWs about exciting projects, challenging clients, employment issues, the new CHW Medicaid reimbursement coming down the pike, and whatever else comes up. You decide! This Zoom gathering is hosted by the Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island.
Wednesday March 30, 12pm-1pm
Register here and be sure to answer the question, what do you want to talk about?!:
https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqd-6prDoiE9M2hOQ6rKkrsGe0OxFEu9AN
(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
Challenge and Favor Please! We need to grow CHWARI to bring the full strength of CHWs to help Rhode Islanders ALL shine with good health and well-being. Please bring a CHW along to the gathering who is not yet a member of CHWARI!
See Printable Flyer Here!
Email any questions to joinchwari@gmail.com!
Funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health

Pawtucket & Central Falls Chw Networking Series!
2022-05-31 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-06-28 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-07-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-08-30 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-09-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-10-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-11-29 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-12-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Adams Public Library, 205 Central Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island, 02863, United States
Family Service of RI and LISC RI’s networking series is open to Community Health Workers and those in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls.

Monthly in-person network meetings for training, resource sharing and professional development.Monthly virtual office hours with network facilitator for drop in support.Access to professional network of like-minded, local change-makers.

2022 NETWORK MEETING DATES:

To be held in person at Adams Public Library in Central Falls, from 12:00-1:30PM

May 31June 28July 26August 30September 27October 25November 29December 27

See Flyer here!

Individuals particpating in the network meetings may be eligible to receive CEU’s for qualifying meetings through the RI Certification Board of Community Health Workers.

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

Organizer:

World Refugee Day
2022-06-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Rhode Island
The celebration will take place Saturday, June 18th, from 10 AM-4 PM at the parking lot of the Refugee Dream Center, 747 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907. Join them in celebrating and honoring the lives of refugees worldwide! You can support their event by forwarding this email to your networks. Bring friends and family! We hope to see you there!

Want to volunteer for WRD 2022 celebration?

Please contact volunteer.refugeedreamcenter@gmail.com or call 401 300 0544

Hunger Elimination Task Force- Healthcare
2022-07-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Rhode Island
July 26: Innovative Partnerships in Healthcare

Mark your calendar for the upcoming quarterly meeting of the Rhode Island Hunger Elimination Task Force.

Join us to:• Meet other Rhode Islanders working to reduce hunger and increase access to healthful, affordable, culturally appropriate food• Join a small, motivated subgroup focused on a critical issue, such as improving delivery services for food insecure homebound people, getting more local food into the emergency feeding system, or improving the way SNAP works in the state• Learn from people who work in healthcare, city government, and community-based organizations across RI about how their work is making an impact

Registered Task Force members will be automatically added to all upcoming meetings. If you’re not already signed up, visit rifoodcouncil.org/HETF to join. Contact info@rifoodcouncil.org with questions and to request translation or closed captioning services.

A Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker
2022-08-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Rhode Island
A workshop for new CHWs or those looking to get hired

Register Here

August 24th, 11am-1pm

Virtual over Zoom

Are you beginning your journey as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or looking to get started? Attend this free, virtual workshop to hear from employed CHWs and ask questions of CHW employers. This two hour, interactive session will be facilitated by staff of the Rhode Island Parent Information Network and feature CHW and CHW employers from a variety of community agencies. Assistance with Spanish translation will be limited and will occur through the chat box feature.

Expect to:

Learn how to share your own personal story about coming to CHW workLearn about interviewing, resume building and onboarding processesHear from employed CHWs who work in a variety of workplacesHear from CHW employers about what they are looking for in CHW applicantsHave a ‘Question & Answer’ opportunity with CHWs and CHW employers; come with questions!

Register Here

Funded by the RI Department of Health and sponsored by CHWARI

“Un Día en la Vida de un Trabajador de Salud Comunitario”

Un taller para nuevos TCS o aquellos que buscan ser contratados

24de agosto, 2022 de 11am-1pmVirtual a través de Zoom

¿Estás comenzando tu viaje como Trabajador de Salud Comunitario (CHW) o estás listo para comenzar? Asiste a este taller virtual gratuito para escuchar a los TCS empleados y hacer preguntas a los empleadores de TCS. . Esta sesión interactiva de dos horas será facilitado por el personal del Rhode Island Parent Information Network, y ofrecido a CHW y varios empleadores de agencias de la comunidad de CHW.Espera lo siguiente:

Aprende cómo compartir tu historia personal cómo empezaste a ser un CHW.Aprenderás sobre los procesos de entrevistas, creación de currículums e incorporaciónEscucharas a los TCS empleados que trabajan en una variedad de lugares de trabajoEscucha de los empleadores de CHW y lo que están buscan en un candidato al aplicarTendrás la oportunidad de hacer “preguntas y obtener respuestas” con los empleadores de TCS; ¡Trae tus preguntas!

Regístrate aquí

Por favor, envía tus preguntas a joinchwari@gmail.com.Financiado por el Departamento de Salud de RI y patrocinado por CHWARI

MEMORY LOSS PREVENTION INFORMATION DINNER
2022-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Rhode Island
Friday, August 26 5:30 pm – 7:00pm

Let’s make a generational impact on Alzheimer’s Prevention in the African-American Community. Join us! Bring your questions on Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & Memory Loss Prevention to our health experts. Hear how you can take action today!

Friday, August 26 5:30 pm – 7:00pmRay Hall Conference CenterButler Hospital 345Blackstone Blvd Providence, RI 02906

Register!

See Flyer!

Grupo de Apoyo para CHW latinas/ Latinx CHW Support Group
2022-09-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-11-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-11-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-11-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Rhode Island
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 grupo de apoyo continuara reuniendose dos veces al mes, cada dos Martes de 5:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m., hasta 27 de Diciembre del 2022. Las clases se realizaran via zoom. Este group estara auspiciado por CHWARI/RIC y dirigido por Lina Roman/Coordinadora Bilingue del Program.

El trabajo que realiza un CHW or Promotor de Salud es vital para nuestras comunidades. Ahora mas que nunca debemos cuidar nuestra salud mental, fisica y emocional para poder hacer un trabajo con excelencia.

“NO FALTES, TE ESPERAMOS Y AYUDANOS A CORRER LA VOZ”

Calendario de Reunions (5pm-6pm): Junio 28, Julio 12, Julio 26, Agosto 9, Agosto 23, Sep 6, y cada dos Martes hasta 27 de Diciembre del 2022

El enlace para la reunión

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687160716?pwd=[REDACTED]

Preguntas? Envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman: lroman@ric.edu

SUPPORT GROUP FOR LATINX COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

Yes! It’s finally here in Rhode Island. We will have the opportunity to have our voices heard, express ourselves freely and most importantly—receive the support we need as community health workers.

This ongoing support group is being hosted by CHWARI and facilitated by its new CHW Bilingual Program Coordinator, Lina Roman (CCHW). It will meet twice a month, every other Tuesday 5pm-6pm, through December 2022. Meetings will happen via ZOOM.

The work done by CHWs is vital for our communities! Now more than ever, we should take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health so that we can serve with excellence.

“DON’T MISS IT! WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU. HELP SPREAD THE WORD!”

Meeting Schedule (5pm-6pm): Jun 28, Jul 12, Jul 26, Aug 9, Aug 23, Sep 6 and every other Tuesday until December 27, 2022

Link to Join Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687160716?pwd=[REDACTED]

Questions? Please email Bilingual Program Coordinator, Lina Roman: lroman@ric.edu

West Warwick Community Conversations
2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Rhode Island
Virtual West Warwick community conversations with CHWs and public health workers.

CHWs that work around West Warwick and South County meet monthly for community conversations. This may be a great opportunity to connect with CHWs and organizations outside of the urban core and locate potential supports and collaborations.

The next session will be November 17th from 1pm – 2pm. Below you will find additional details.

Please feel free to join CCHW Michele Mitchell and other CHWS at this month’s conversation.

On the agenda this month will be introductions, sharing of any challenges/issues for problem-solving support, event sharing, and a self-care close.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6542803200?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 654 280 3200 | Passcode: [REDACTED]

Pawtucket & Central Falls CHW Network
2023-01-24 11:30 - 13:00 | 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!

A National Overview and History of CHWs
2023-01-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Rhode Island
Please join the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) in a four-part webinar series aimed at demonstrating how regions, states, tribal nations, and territories are advancing the CHW workforce by moving toward sustainability. This series will cover a range of topics from a national overview and history of CHWs to tools and resources that are being developed by and with Community Health Workers and allies from across the country. This multi-region webinar series is hosted by OASH Regions 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7.

Register for session one, here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_q1gZDMnkTU-LJH8EslC1gQ [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com]

This session will provide a historical overview of the CHW workforce and provide examples of the various ways in which they have engaged in the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

Presenters:

Denise Smith, Executive Director, National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)

Honey Yang Estrada, Director, North Carolina Community Health Worker Association

Felecia S. Barrow, Director of Operations, ConnectHealth

For more information, please contact Roshunda Ivory at roshunda.ivory@hhs.gov_______________________________________________

The Community Health Worker Workforce – Getting to Sustainability is a four-part series aimed to demonstrate how regions, states, tribal nations and territories are advancing the CHW workforce by moving towards sustainability. This webinar series is hosted by OASH Regions 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7.

Goals/Objectives for the Series include:

Increase awareness of the professional CHW workforce among federal and state agencies, organizations, community partners, employers and allies represented in the regions.

Disseminate and have considered the adoption/adaptation of various CHW sustainability related tools and resources by multiple other states in the country.

Save the Dates

Session 1: January 26th

A National Overview and History of CHWs

Session 2: February 23rd

Early Implementation Strategies: Building the Infrastructure for the CHW Workforce

Session 3: March 30th

CHW Sustainability Strategies: Advancing Practice and Policy

Session 4: April 27th

Sustaining Efforts for the Long-term: The Implementation of Resources and Tools from Across the Regions

All sessions will be held on the 4th Thursday of the month from 3:00PM to 4:30PM ET.

Latinx CHW Support Group
2023-01-31 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Rhode Island
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 grupo de apoyo continuara reuniendose dos veces al mes, cada dos Martes de 5pm a 6pm. Las clases se realizaran via zoom.

El enlace para la reunión

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado wdelgado@progresolatino.org , CCHW / Promotor de Salud – Rhode 2 Equity

Latinx CHW Support Group

This support group for Spanish speaking CHWs will meet every other Tuesday via ZOOM.

Facilitated by Wiston Delgado of Progreso Latino. CCHW / Promotor de Salud – Rhode 2 Equity, wdelgado@progresolatino.org

Link to Zoom Meeting

Latinx CHW Support Group
2023-01-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Rhode Island
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 grupo de apoyo continuara reuniendose dos veces al mes, cada dos Martes de 5pm a 6pm. Las clases se realizaran via zoom.

El 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 will meet every other Tuesday via ZOOM.

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

Link to Zoom Meeting
