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SUMMARY:Trans Topic Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Trans Topic Tuesdays are a short\, informal\, weekly learning session dedicated to illuminating complex concepts related to LGBTQIA+ Life\, Health\, and Culture. Sessions frequently explore experiences\, terms\, needs\, treatments\, concepts that are missed in professional education surrounding LGBTQIA+ populations. Target audiences include but are not limited to: healthcare providers and healthcare support staff\, behavioural healthcare providers and their support staff\, education professionals\, government service persons\, human services professionals\, funders\, LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trans-topic-tuesdays/2025-04-01/
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SUMMARY:Self-Care (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare on 4/2/25 from 9:00am – 10:30 am with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this online training. \n\n\n\nThis interactive 90 minute presentation will explore the five domains of self-care and the benefits of implementing self-care strategies within our daily routine. Diving deeper into the concept of self-compassion\, participants gain a better understanding of their personal self-compassion skills by completing an evidence-based assessment. Participants engage in several self-care and mindfulness techniques which can be used throughout the day across multiple settings. \n\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to registrants 1 day prior to the event. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/self-care-online-4/
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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SUMMARY:CHW Strategy Summit
DESCRIPTION:The CHW Strategy Summit will be on April 2\, 2025\, at District Hall in Providence\, where we’ll celebrate the progress of the CHW Roadmap and sustaining CHWs in Rhode Island. RIDOH’s implementation teams will share updates on the key components of the Roadmap: CHW Role\, Agency\, and Leadership; Payment and Sustainability; Person\, Place-based Coordination; and Workforce Development for Supervisors and CHWs. \n\n\n\nTo enquire about participating in this event\, contact Michelle Mooney at mmooney@ctc-ri.org
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-strategy-summit/
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SUMMARY:test
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SUMMARY:Working with Schools to Support Youth Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:April 5 through May 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorking with Schools to Support Youth Mental Health\n\n\n\nThis 30-hour training will prepare you to build effective partnerships to support student mental health in partnership with schools and families. Participants will learn about current issues\, roles and responsibilities\, laws\, policies\, and procedures\, and practices that support strong working relationships between providers in and outside of schools. \n\n\n\nParticipants will work together to develop shared understanding of the role of the various professionals and to develop and share practice strategies that can support their work with youth\, families\, and schools.  It takes place over five sessions\, some in-person at Rhode Island College\, and some over zoom.  You must attend all sessions.   \n\n\n\nCourse Dates: \n\n\n\n\nApril 5th – pre-work begins (remote)\n\n\n\nApril 12 (Saturday) 9AM – 2PM – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\nApril 16 (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nApril 23  (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nApril 30 (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nMay 3 (Saturday)  9AM – 2PM  – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\nShare flyer!\n\n\n\n\nContact Joshua A. Wizer-Vecchi jwizervecchi@ric.edu with questions.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/working-with-schools-to-support-youth-mental-health/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! 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.  \n\n\n\nEste 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. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nEl enlace para la reunión cambiará en enero.\n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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!  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\nThe zoom link will change in January 2025. Email a Wiston Delgado for updates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-11/2025-04-08/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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SUMMARY:Substance Use Disorder (online)
DESCRIPTION:April 9\, 2025  \n\n\n\n9am-10:30am   \n\n\n\nPlease join the Institution for Education in Healthcare online with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange.  \n\n\n\nThis training is designed to provide participants with a brief introduction to the complexities of substance use and overuse. Participants will review concepts such as addiction\, dependence\, and general signs and symptoms of substance use. Learners will have the opportunity to review the four most frequently misused substances\, signs of overdose and useful evidence-based interventions. This training will conclude with sharing information with participants on the stigma and barriers associated with substance use. \n\n\n\nZoom link will be sent 1 day before the class. \n\n\n\nCertificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/substance-use-disorder-online-4/
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T090000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 4/11/25 from 9:00am – 12pm at Rhode Island College with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training.  \n\n\n\nThis training explores the consequences that exposure to trauma and adverse childhood experiences have on the lives of individuals and families. The presentation focuses on identifying different types of trauma/adversities; understanding common reactions to trauma; learning about the impact of trauma on brain development; and the influence of culture on trauma. Helpful strategies to utilize when working with and interacting with individuals who have been impacted by trauma will be explored. Attention will also be given to the importance of self-care for professionals. \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 attendees though the form may accept more responses.   Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to the first registrants 2 business days prior to the event.  \n\n\n\nCertificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T123000
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SUMMARY:Trans Topic Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Trans Topic Tuesdays are a short\, informal\, weekly learning session dedicated to illuminating complex concepts related to LGBTQIA+ Life\, Health\, and Culture. Sessions frequently explore experiences\, terms\, needs\, treatments\, concepts that are missed in professional education surrounding LGBTQIA+ populations. Target audiences include but are not limited to: healthcare providers and healthcare support staff\, behavioural healthcare providers and their support staff\, education professionals\, government service persons\, human services professionals\, funders\, LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trans-topic-tuesdays-2/2025-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
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SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:The application for this training has closed as we process the many applications we have received. While CHWARI does not have another core training scheduled at this time – please see this page for other training entities in Rhode Island. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 15-July 1\, 2025Tuesdays 6-9pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nGet the training you need to apply for CHW Certification! \n\n\n\nCHWARI’s FREE virtual Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service\, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Its 12 modules are each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board. Each module includes 3 hours of live zoom training plus 3 hours of training activities\, for a total of 72 training hours\, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification. Applicants must be fluent in English.  \n\n\n\nThis CHW Core Training will run over ZOOM on Tuesday evenings\, April 15th through July 1st\, 2025 from 6-9pm.  *Please note that this training has different weekly hours than our past core trainings. This is 3 hours each week of zoom class and 3 hours a week of “homework.”*  There is an orientation on April 8th at 6pm.  \n\n\n\nSee the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here. \n\n\n\nLearn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here. \n\n\n\nApplication deadline is March 28th\, 2025 at noon – but apply ASAP as spots are limited and applications are considered in the order they are received.  If you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Interim Director\, Dr. Tonya Glantz at tglantz@ric.edu. If you believe you are on a waitlist for this training\, you must contact Dr. Glantz to renew your application / confirm your status.  Please do not assume you are already on a waitlist.  Thanks! \n\n\n\n\nApplication Closed
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-11/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! 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.  \n\n\n\nEste 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. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nEl enlace para la reunión cambiará en enero.\n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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!  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\nThe zoom link will change in January 2025. Email a Wiston Delgado for updates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-11/2025-04-22/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
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SUMMARY:Recertification & Specialties Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:See more workshop dates here! \n\n\n\nCHWARI would like to help you get re-certified and /or apply for RICB specialty endorsements like HIV\, Older Adults and CVD/DM.  These workshops are designed to answer questions and help you prepare your materials for submission to the RICB.  We will answer general questions in the main group and then split into breakout rooms for re-certification vs specialties.   \n\n\n\nSee RICB official pages here: \n\n\n\n\nRecertification\n\n\n\nHIV Specialty Endorsement\n\n\n\nSpecialty in Older Adults\n\n\n\nCardiovascular Health & Diabetes Management (CVD/DM)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/recertification-specialties-application-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T133000
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop in English & Spanish
DESCRIPTION:(See other dates here.) \n\n\n\nLearn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your CHW application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nIf 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. English and Spanish workshops will take place a the same time\, in different breakout rooms.  Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree.  Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities\, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.” – Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today!  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave 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)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Project Certification Specialist\, Daniel Dodd\, ddodd@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association of RI\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-8/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
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SUMMARY:Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes Management
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025 CHW CVD/DM Virtual TrainingApril 25 – June 27\, 2025\, Fridays\, 9am -12pm (no class 5/23 & 6/6) \n\n\n\nThis training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and aligns with the Rhode Island Certification Board’s (RICB) educational requirements for this specialty CHW certification in Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes. The training is conducted by the Community Health Worker Association of RI housed at the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College. \n\n\n\nTo qualify for this training\, you must already hold your CHW certification or be in the process of applying. \n\n\n\nTrainings run weekly on Friday mornings from 9am-12pm. Please be sure to fill out all parts of the application.  The deadline for the application is Thursday 4/24/25. If you have any questions\, please email Tonya Glantz at tglantz@ric.edu. Click here for REGISTRATION
URL:https://chwari.org/event/cardiovascular-health-diabetes-management/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T123000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED CHW Voices
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s CHW Voices meeting will be cancelled due to CHW Voices presenting at the RIPHA summit! Please stop by and say hi if you see us there! We hope you can join us!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Link\n\n\n\n\nThis link was updated on 9/19/24 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW Voices participants can always expect to:  \n\n\n\n\nMeet other CHWs \n\n\n\nContribute to policy discussions\n\n\n\nStrengthen community connections\n\n\n\nJoin networking groups\n\n\n\nKeep up to date on CHW news\n\n\n\n\nDid 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.  \n\n\n\nThis zoom link will be the same for each month’s session:https://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/99461656622?pwd=RjVhT05jWmZjaHY1eWlobXdPMDk0UT09
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-11/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T113000
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SUMMARY:Law & Policy Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Are you a CHW dealing with a complex client issue that might benefit from legal problem-solving?Are you looking for more information on clients’ rights and legal protections?Would you like to hear updates on key law and policy impacting Rhode Islanders?If you answered “yes” to any of these\, please join Legal Key (formerly MLPB) at our next Law & Policy Community of Practice meeting on April 29th at 10:00AM. It’s an opportunity for CHWs to get important policy/legal updates and bring “tough questions/cases” for problem-solving (for example\, housing\, food and income security\, utilities\, criminal systems involvement\, or something else.) \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cD39-SL2QpevDJT5tWIV0A
URL:https://chwari.org/event/law-policy-community-of-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250422T160757Z
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SUMMARY:Pawtucket & Central Falls CHW Network
DESCRIPTION:New Location:  \n\n\n\nPawtucket Public Library – Caidin Room \n\n\n\n13 Summer St\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860 \n\n\n\nPlease note: Parking is available but limited. Additional street parking is nearby. \n\n\n\nOn April 19th\, we’re excited to welcome Sheryl Parente\, a Health and Wellness Coach\, who will be sharing effective strategies for behavior change.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there and continuing to build our CHW community!Open to Community Health Workers and those in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls. \n\n\n\n\nMonthly in-person network meetings for training\, resource sharing and professional development.\n\n\n\nAccess to professional network of like-minded\, local change-makers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo be held at the Pawtucket Public Library – Caidin Room\, 13 Summer St\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860\, mostly on the last Tuesday of every month. \n\n\n\nLead by Cristy Romero\, CHW \n\n\n\nContact Cristy at romerocr@familyserviceri.org for more information and to register!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/pawtucket-central-falls-chw-network-6/
LOCATION:Pawtucket Public Library\, 13 Summer St\, Pawtucket\, RI\, 02860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250428T160512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T160514Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Topic Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Trans Topic Tuesdays are a short\, informal\, weekly learning session dedicated to illuminating complex concepts related to LGBTQIA+ Life\, Health\, and Culture. Sessions frequently explore experiences\, terms\, needs\, treatments\, concepts that are missed in professional education surrounding LGBTQIA+ populations. Target audiences include but are not limited to: healthcare providers and healthcare support staff\, behavioural healthcare providers and their support staff\, education professionals\, government service persons\, human services professionals\, funders\, LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trans-topic-tuesdays-2/2025-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250305T200851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T200853Z
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SUMMARY:Substance Use Disorder (Online)
DESCRIPTION:April 30\, 2025  \n\n\n\n9am-10:30am   \n\n\n\nZoom link will be sent 1 day before the class. \n\n\n\nPlease join the Institution for Education in Healthcare online with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange.  \n\n\n\nThis training is designed to provide participants with a brief introduction to the complexities of substance use and overuse. Participants will review concepts such as addiction\, dependence\, and general signs and symptoms of substance use. Learners will have the opportunity to review the four most frequently misused substances\, signs of overdose and useful evidence-based interventions. This training will conclude with sharing information with participants on the stigma and barriers associated with substance use. \n\n\n\nCertificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/substance-use-disorder-online-5/
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250421T182710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T182711Z
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SUMMARY:Intimate Partner Violence Training
DESCRIPTION:Intimate Partner ViolenceApril 30 – June 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nWednesdays\, 6pm-9pmIN-PERSON AT RICThe training covers a range of essential topics\, including ethical considerations\, the role of an advocate\, understanding trauma\, safety planning\, and recognizing the dynamics of IPV. Participants will learn about the dynamics of interpersonal violence including domestic violence\, sexual violence\, and human trafficking\, as well as define and identify human trafficking including labor and sex trafficking. The training explores challenges faced by advocates\, including the ability to recognize vicarious trauma and signs of burnout and to identify three things they can do for self-care. This course meets in-person every Wednesday 6pm-9pm starting April 30 through June 11. In addition to the in-person classes\, there is weekly asynchronous homework.  \n\n\n\nSpace is limited. We will accept the first 30 people who register and the registration deadline is Monday 4/28.  If you have questions\, please contact Tonya Glantz at tglantz@ric.edu or 401-456-4626. Click here for REGISTRATION
URL:https://chwari.org/event/intimate-partner-violence-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250305T193815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T203158Z
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Suicide: Screening\, Prevention and Response Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screen Version \n\n\n\nEvery 11 minutes\, someone in the United States dies by suicide. Suicide is a preventable public health problem and prevention depends in large part on appropriate screening and response. In order for school districts to meet the guidelines set forth within the Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act\, The Bradley Learning Exchange has developed the Suicide: Prevention\, Screening and Response training specifically geared to-wards educational settings for individuals who do not have a background in behavioral health.  \n\n\n\nPlease join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 5/2/2025 from 9am – 12pm on the RIC campus as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training. \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 trainees though the form may accept more responses. Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 1 day prior to the event.  \n\n\n\nCertificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/suicide-prevention-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250507T133301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T133302Z
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SUMMARY:Test Event
DESCRIPTION:aldkj
URL:https://chwari.org/event/test-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250428T152315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T160431Z
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! 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.  \n\n\n\nEste 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. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nEl enlace para la reunión \n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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!  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado  with questions \n\n\n\nZoom link: El enlace para la reunión \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-14/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250305T202150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T202152Z
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SUMMARY:Autism Thinking (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Autism Thinking: Understanding the Core Challenges of ASD and How to Support an Individual Across the Day \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare on 5/7/25 from 9:00am – 10:30 am with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this online training. \n\n\n\n“Autism Thinking” is designed to inform participants of the neurodevelopmental characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Topics include\, but are not limited to: Executive Functioning\, Context Blindness\, Theory of Mind\, Central Coherence\, Joint Attention\, and One-Channel Processing. An understanding of these characteristics and challenges arms participants with the knowledge required to support individuals with ASD in their daily lives (in the classroom\, in the home\, or in the community). This presentation ends with a discussion of the methods used to support individuals with ASD. These practical tools and strategies will help participants be proactive and confident in their efforts to support individuals with autism in a variety of settings. \n\n\n\nZoom link will be sent 1 day before the class. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/autism-thinking-online-4/
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250305T195142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T195144Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 5/9/25 from 9:00am – 12pm at Rhode Island College as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training.  \n\n\n\nThis training explores the consequences that exposure to trauma and adverse childhood experiences have on the lives of individuals and families. The presentation focuses on identifying different types of trauma/adversities; understanding common reactions to trauma; learning about the impact of trauma on brain development; and the influence of culture on trauma. Helpful strategies to utilize when working with and interacting with individuals who have been impacted by trauma will be explored. Attention will also be given to the importance of self-care for professionals. \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 attendees though the form may accept more responses.   Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to the first registrants 2 business days prior to the event.  \n\n\n\nCertificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-person-5/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250428T160512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T160514Z
UID:10001083-1747139400-1747141200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Trans Topic Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Trans Topic Tuesdays are a short\, informal\, weekly learning session dedicated to illuminating complex concepts related to LGBTQIA+ Life\, Health\, and Culture. Sessions frequently explore experiences\, terms\, needs\, treatments\, concepts that are missed in professional education surrounding LGBTQIA+ populations. Target audiences include but are not limited to: healthcare providers and healthcare support staff\, behavioural healthcare providers and their support staff\, education professionals\, government service persons\, human services professionals\, funders\, LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trans-topic-tuesdays-2/2025-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250421T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T171432Z
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\nSince our regular session in May falls on Memorial Day\, we are moving it up one week to Monday\, May 19. \n\n\n\nThis session will focus on accessing social determinants of health (SDOH)\, with a spotlight on transportation and food access—resources and strategies CHWs can use and share in their communities. \n\n\n\nJoin us!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Link\n\n\n\n\nThis link was updated on 9/19/24 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW Voices participants can always expect to:  \n\n\n\n\nMeet other CHWs \n\n\n\nContribute to policy discussions\n\n\n\nStrengthen community connections\n\n\n\nJoin networking groups\n\n\n\nKeep up to date on CHW news\n\n\n\n\nDid 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.  \n\n\n\nThis zoom link will be the same for each month’s session:https://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/99461656622?pwd=RjVhT05jWmZjaHY1eWlobXdPMDk0UT09
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-12/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250428T150146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T144554Z
UID:10001179-1747740600-1747746000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Pawtucket & Central Falls CHW Network
DESCRIPTION:New Location:  \n\n\n\nPawtucket Public Library – Campbell Auditorium\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n13 Summer St\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860 \n\n\n\nPlease note: Parking is available but limited. Additional street parking is nearby. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there and continuing to build our CHW community! Open to Community Health Workers and those in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls. \n\n\n\n\nMonthly in-person network meetings for training\, resource sharing and professional development.\n\n\n\nAccess to professional network of like-minded\, local change-makers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo be held at the Pawtucket Public Library – Caidin Room\, 13 Summer St\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860\, mostly on the last Tuesday of every month. \n\n\n\nLead by Cristy Romero\, CHW \n\n\n\nContact Cristy at romerocr@familyserviceri.org for more information and to register!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/pawtucket-central-falls-chw-network-7/
LOCATION:Pawtucket Public Library\, 13 Summer St\, Pawtucket\, RI\, 02860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20250428T145643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T133937Z
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! 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.  \n\n\n\nEste 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. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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!  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado for the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-13/2025-05-20/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235518
CREATED:20241025T153510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T153556Z
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SUMMARY:HEZ Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this HEZ learning community!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTTAP organizes HEZ Learning Communities\, the HEZ initiative’s primary shared learning forum. These quarterly\, conference-style events are planned and led in partnership with HEZ community leaders. Learning Communities bring HEZs and stakeholders together across sectors to address inequities and cultivate collective impact. \n\n\n\nIf you know of any large gatherings or events that may conflict with any Learning Community dates\, please email morgan.duffney@health.ri.gov or Deb.Golding@health.ri.gov.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-learning-community-7/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:HEZ Learning Community
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