A Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker
A workshop for new CHWs or those looking to get hired 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 ...
MEMORY LOSS PREVENTION INFORMATION DINNER
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, ...
CHWs Forging Partnerships & Building Community
Virtual over Zoom Is your organization as effective as it could be? Are you tapped into the full power of your community? CHWs and CHW supervisors should attend this free, virtual, two hour, interactive networking workshop to learn how to better forge partnerships with community organizations. It will be facilitated by Geraldine McPhee and Emily ...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Wed, September 14, 2022 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT Virtual Did you know? You’re more likely to encounter someone experiencing a mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn about the common warning signs and risk factors and how to help someone who is experiencing a crisis through Mental Health First Aid Training. The City of Providence is offering a FREE ...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Rhode Island Parent Information Network 300 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, Rhode IslandRegister for this IN-PERSON training! LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILYAND NEIGHBORSMental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond tosigns of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to thosewho are struggling. You’ll also learn ...
Personal Finance 101
Join CHWARI for a brief workshop on how to manage personal finances! This workshop is sponsored by CHWARI and delivered by Joan Ayotte, Certified Financial Educator, Education & Job Development Specialist at Community Action Partnership of Providence (CAPP). Learn to take charge of your money Overcome anxiety about your finances Make a plan for you ...
Advanced Navegante Training Program (Bilingual)
Bilingual CHW Course Starts October! This training is full. Email Virgilio Lopez virgiliol@aplacetobehealthy.org to be alerted to future trainings. Clinica Esperanza's Advanced Navegante Training Program is BACK! This class is offered bilingually, English/Spanish. If you’re interested in becoming a Certified Community Health Worker and Medical Interpreter, this class may be perfect for you.Applications are open! ...
CHW Certification Application Workshop
Español en la siguiente página Become Certified as a CHW! Begin preparing your application, including portfolio, for submission to the RI Certification Board Virtual over Zoom. Spanish help available in chat! If you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI, this workshop is for ...
Promoting Oral Health Equity Across the Lifespan
Lifespan Community Health AmbassadorsVIRTUAL LecturePresented bySamuel Zwetchkenbaum, DDS, MPH, Dental Director, Oral Health Program, Rhode Island Department of Health and Dental Director, Medicaid Program, Executive Office of Health and Human Services Oral health is integral to both quality of life and as increasingly realized, systemic health. Yet all Rhode Islanders do not have similar access ...
Utilities Protections Training
Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for Unlocking Access: Utilities Protections on Thursday October 13th from 9:00AM -10:30AM. During this foundational training, you will learn to: Recognize the primary stakeholders in accessing utilities and enforcing utility rights.Identify key benefits and legal protections to get service, restore service, and avoid ...