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SUMMARY:Jornada de Capacitación y Reconocimiento
DESCRIPTION:Ofrecida por el Centro de Innovación y Bienstar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEsta reunión anual se ha convertido en un espacio valioso donde los Trabajadores Comunitarios de Salud Hispanos de todo el estado se reúnen para celebrar su trabajo esencial\, fortalecer sus habilidades profesionales y construir redes significativas. \n\n\n\nComo parte del evento\, ofreceremos un taller acreditado con 4 horas de Educación Continua\, y el tema de este año será: \n\n\n\n“La defensa no comienza en la Casa de Gobierno… Comienza en la Comunidad” \n\n\n\nUna reflexión y llamado a la acción que destaca el papel vital de los Trabajadores Comunitarios de Salud como defensores que inician su labor a nivel local. \n\n\n\nDetalles del evento: \n\n\n\n\nFecha: Sábado\, 30 de agosto de 2025\n\n\n\nHora: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nLugar: Hampton Inn Pawtucket\n\n\n\nDirección: 2 George St\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860\n\n\n\nCosto: Gratuito\n\n\n\n\n\nFormulario de inscripción\n\n\n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mOd3aAJj6Cc6tIEj1SrOuD3ruR0PorWCCMpewNPDjp8/viewform \n\n\n\nNota: El evento es para Trabajadores Comunitarios de Salud Hispanos y se realiza completamente en español. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Training and Recognition Day \n\n\n\nfrom Centro de Innovación y Bienstar \n\n\n\nThis annual gathering has become a valued space where Hispanic Community Health Workers from across the state come together to celebrate their essential work\, strengthen their professional skills\, and build meaningful networks. \n\n\n\nAs part of the event\, we will offer a workshop accredited with 4 Continuing Education hours\, and this year’s topic will be: \n\n\n\n“Advocacy Doesn’t Start at the State House… It Starts in the Community” \n\n\n\nA reflection and call to action highlighting the vital role of Community Health Workers as advocates starting at the local level. \n\n\n\nEvent details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 30\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: Hampton Inn Pawtucket\n\n\n\nAddress: 2 George St\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860\n\n\n\nCost: Free of charge\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP form\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNote: The event is for Hispanic CHWs and is conducted entirely in Spanish.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/jornada-de-capacitacion-y-reconocimiento/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn Pawtucket\, 2 George Street\, Pawtucket\, Rhode Island\, 02860\, United States
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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-2/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T180000
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SUMMARY:Curso Básico de Trabajador de la Salud Comunitaria
DESCRIPTION:El Centro de Innovación en Salud y Bienestar ofrecerá la próxima sesión de su Curso Básico de Trabajador de la Salud Comunitaria a partir del martes 2 de septiembre de 2025. Este curso se imparte íntegramente en español. Cumple con todos los requisitos de la Rhode Island Certification Board (RICB) y ofrece un total de 100 horas de Educación Continua a través de la Universidad Interamericana\, lo que lo convierte en una excelente oportunidad para quienes buscan desarrollo profesional en el trabajo de salud comunitaria. \n\n\n\nPara obtener información sobre costos\, días y horarios de clases\, las personas interesadas pueden inscribirse a través del siguiente enlace: \n\n\n\n👉 Formulario de Inscripción \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCentro De Innovación Salud y Bienestar will be offering the next session of their Basic Community Health Worker Course beginning on Tuesday\, September 2\, 2025.  This course is offered entirely in Spanish.  It meets all the requirements of the Rhode Island Certification Board (RICB) and provides a total of 100 hours of Continuing Education through the Interamerican University\, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking professional development in community health work. \n\n\n\nFor details regarding cost\, class days\, and times\, interested individuals may register using the following link: \n\n\n\n👉 Registration Form
URL:https://chwari.org/event/curso-basico-de-trabajador-de-la-salud-comunitaria/
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SUMMARY:Working with Schools to Support Youth Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:About the class \n\n\n\nThis 30-hour\, hybrid training is offered by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare.  It 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. \n\n\n\nSchedule:  \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 5th\, Online Work begins\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 (Friday) 9AM – 2PM – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\nSeptember 17 (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nSeptember 19 (Friday) 9AM – 2PM – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\nSeptember 24 (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nSeptember 26 (Friday) 9AM – 2PM – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for individuals working in school-adjacent organizations that serve youth and/or families. Its content is also appropriate for undergraduate or graduate students in education or mental health fields who are interested in working in schools or with youth and families.  \n\n\n\nPDF Flyer \n\n\n\nDocumented completion of this course would count as 30 training hours towards the Rhode Island Certification Board’s Community Health Worker training requirement for certification and recertification.  \n\n\n\n\nLearn more!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/working-with-schools-to-support-youth-mental-health-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Atención CCHWs Hispanohablantes \n\n\n\nLa próxima sección del Curso de Salud Mental y Trastornos por Uso de Sustancias del Centro de Innovación Salud y Bienestar (impartido íntegramente en español) comenzará el sábado 6 de septiembre de 2025. El curso tiene una duración total de 30 horas\, impartidas durante 6 sábados consecutivos de 9:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m. \n\n\n\nEste curso cumple con todos los requisitos para obtener el Endoso en Salud Mental y Trastornos por Uso de Sustancias de la Rhode Island Certification Board (RICB). \n\n\n\nPara inscribirse y obtener información sobre el costo\, las personas interesadas pueden utilizar el siguiente enlace: \n\n\n\n👉 Formulario de Inscripción \n\n\n\nAttention Spanish-Speaking CHWs!  \n\n\n\nThe next section of Centro De Innovación Salud y Bienestar’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Course (taught entirely in Spanish) will begin on Saturday\, September 6\, 2025. The course has a total duration of 30 hours\, held over 6 consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis course meets all the requirements for the Mental Health and Substance Use Endorsement from the Rhode Island Certification Board (RICB). \n\n\n\nTo register and obtain information about the cost\, interested individuals can use the following link: \n\n\n\n👉 Registration Form
URL:https://chwari.org/event/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T170000
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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-19/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:September 10- December 17\, 2025Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nThis application has closed due to the high number of applications received. Please join our newsletter for announcements about upcoming core trainings https://chwari.org/join-chwari/ \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 Wednesday evenings\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm from September 10th to December 17th\, 2025.  *Please note that this training has different weekly hours than some of our past core trainings. This is 3 hours each week of zoom class and 3 hours a week of “homework.”* ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AT ALL ZOOM SESSIONS. \n\n\n\nSpecific Dates: 9/10\, 9/17\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22\, 10/29\, 11/5\, 11/12\, 11/19\, 12/3\, 12/10\, 12/17.  \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 Link: https://forms.gle/yc5zqvgGzkkeatdY6 \n\n\n\nThis training is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and conducted by the Community Health Worker Association of RI housed at the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T123000
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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-2/2025-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T110000
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/\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\nNew Zoom Link 9/25 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=O4iaX1lpbd421xoV8OVFaPvqiWAaKr.1  \n\n\n\nEmail questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-14/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
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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-13/2025-09-23/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop
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. 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\nIf you have any questions\, please email joinchwari@gmail.com.  We have had to change the zoom link for this meeting due to unforseen circumstances.  If you have already registered\, please do so again OR just go straight to the meeting link at 12pm on 9/25/25. \n\n\n\n\nNew Registration Link created 9/24/25!\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Zoom Meeting Link
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-13/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T163000
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SUMMARY:September 2025 HEZ Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 30\, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  Grand Ballroom\, Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, RI 02886Please note: this Learning Community will begin later than previous events. The day begins at 10:30 a.m. with registration\, refreshments\, exhibit tables\, and networking.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRead More and Register\n\n\n\n\nJoin colleagues\, partners\, and allies from across the state for engaging discussions\, action oriented workshops\, networking\, and other community-driven opportunities! Lunch and an afternoon refreshment to be provided. \n\n\n\nThis Learning Community is part of the HEZ Training and Technical Assistance Program (TTAP). The purpose of HEZ TTAP is to provide forums for cumulative learning\, knowledge sharing\, leadership development\, and alignment necessary to support the HEZ initiative’s network of community members\, organizations\, and institutions in their efforts to achieve population and systems-level change to advance equity in RI. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\, Exhibit Tables\, Networking\, Refreshments……………10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nLunch and Exhibit Tables…………………………………………………….……………….12:00-1:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n120-minute Workshop……………..……………………………………………………………………1-4 p.m.\n\n\n\n90-minute Workshops……………..………………………………………………………………..1-2:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nTravel…………………………………………………………………………..…………………………2:30-2:40 p.m.\n\n\n\n90-minute Workshops………………………………..…………………………………………2:40-4:10 p.m.\n\n\n\nTravel…………………………………………………………………………..…………………………4:10-4:20p.m.\n\n\n\nClosing………………………………………………………………………………………….……….4:20-4:30p.m.\n\n\n\n\n**Please note this Learning Community will start later than previous events. \n\n\n\nWorkshops\n\n\n\n120-minute Workshop……………..………………………………………………………………..1-4 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nBeloved Community: What is it and how do we build it?\n\n\n\n\nWhile aspirational\, the concept of the Beloved Community is intended to be practical rather than utopian. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. made the term popular and gave it a deeper meaning by making it the overarching goal of nonviolence. It is a community where the level of relationships are raised to a higher level and where issues can be dealt with jointly in a constructive manner and objectives can move forward in a more efficient way due to the heightened sense of belonging and ownership. We are all members of many communities where we live\, work\, and spend leisure time. During this session we will assess the communities we belong to and discuss how we can be deliberate about strengthening our organizational community for the betterment of our workforce and the clients that we serve. \n\n\n\n90-minute Workshops……………..……………………………………………………………1-2:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nKidding Around: Supporting Teen ParentsTeen parenthood is often regarded as an unplanned phase of life resulting in an unwanted child. In this session\, we will invite participants to consider a radical new way of thinking about family planning to acknowledge conscious teen parenting. In this workshop\, we will review local data on rates and risks of teen parenthood. We will move from theory to practice by acknowledging stigmatizing attitudes and exploring the gaps in services that create greater challenges for young parents. Furthermore\, we will share innovative strategies to more intentionally integrate teens into parenting and maternal health services.\n\n\n\nEfficient Housing for All Community of Practice: CHW Weatherization Ambassadors are the Key to Improving Home and Human Health in RI’s Underresourced CommunitiesFact #1: Energy efficient\, weatherized homes are healthier\, more comfortable\, and cost less to heat and cool. Fact #2: Rhode Island has programs in place for income-eligible residents to weatherize their homes at no cost. Fact #3: Participation in weatherization programs by income-eligible ratepayers is very low.\n\n\n\n\nThe Efficient Housing for All Community of Practice (EHACoP) brought community-based workers and residents together to brainstorm ways to increase participation in RI’s income eligible weatherization programs from April-July 2025. In this session\, EHACoP participants and staff from the University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension will a) share the results from the EHACoP\, b) provide information about future CHW training available in 2026\, and provide an opportunity for session participants to earn incentives for signing up for and completing a home energy assessment of their own! The goal? To make energy efficiency accessible to all and improve human and environmental health in the process. Join us! \n\n\n\n\nOptional – Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) Grantee Meeting\n\n\n\n\nJoin this optional session to meet and receive updates from CODE Project Managers and meet with other community facing professionals working to address the overdose crisis. Audience: HEZ CODE Grant receipients and their community partners. \n\n\n\n90-minute Workshops………………………………..…………………………………….2:40-4:10 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nI’m Gonna Need to See Some ID: Moving Towards Racial HealingRaise your consciousness! In this workshop\, participants will be motivated to continue pursuing equity in the wake of the current socio-political climate. Participants will strengthen their Self-knowledge by examining and distinguishing their own attitudes towards race and racism. They will be introduced to the Hoffman Integrated Racial Identity Development Model. With this model\, they will be equipped with a powerful tool to continue their process of unlearning our racial conditioning. They will also develop insights to better understand and engage people who are in different places in their journey towards racial understanding.\n\n\n\nIt’s Not Beautiful but it’s Reality: Addressing the Budget Reconciliation with Empathy\, Compassion\, and Practical Options\n\n\n\n\nPolicy change is coming- let’s face it together. This session blends updates on federal budget reconciliation with space for collective reflection and pragmatic strategies for navigating open enrollment 2025-2026.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/september-2025-learning-community/
CATEGORIES:HEZ Learning Community
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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-2/2025-09-30/
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\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-20/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
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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-2/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000
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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-13/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T123000
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices- Career Closets
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\nIn October we highlighted the important work of community and career closets across Rhode Island\, including opportunities to connect\, collaborate\, and support families in need of clothing and career resources. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nResources Shared: \n\n\n\n\nTabitha’s Closet – Founded in 2023\, located in Peacedale – low cost suggested-donation clothing for families. Open Saturdays 9:30am – 12:30pm and by appointment. \n\n\n\nClothes to Kids – Founded in 2016\, located in Johnston\, serving the 16 towns in Providence County. Provides a school-appropriate wardrobe\, every six months\, free of charge. By appointment.  Must be able to prove financial need or have referral. By appointment. \n\n\n\nYouth Pride Inc – Founded in 1992  Providence\, Basic Needs Pantry – Food\, clothes\, toiletries\, and/or school supplies available to youth up to age 24 through drop in hours or by appointment. No qualifiers needed. Gave away over 5000 lbs in clothing and food last year. \n\n\n\nHolly’s Closet – Founded in 2024\, creating closets in High Schools of new items that can be accessed anonymously for all to use. Locations: Exeter West Greenwich\, Pilgrim\, Toll Gate & Coventry. \n\n\n\nJohnnycake Center\, Westerly\, Low-cost thrift store (7\,000 sq ft) is open to the public\, offering a wide range of items: clothing\, furniture\, household goods\, electronics\, kids’ items\, multimedia\, décor\, and more.\n\n\n\nDorcas International Clothing Collaborative\, Providence & Multiple Locations. Free work and professional attire (clothes\, shoes\, belts) and personal hygiene products to low-income individuals who are completing job training\, education programs\, or seeking employment. Referral needed.\n\n\n\nDress for Success\, Providence. Empowering women to achieve economic independence through professional attire\, development tools\, and a network of support\n\n\n\nSuccess Wear- Professional Clothing from Connecting with Children & Familes\, Woonsocket.  A free service providing work-appropriate clothing to job seekers and individuals already in the workforce. CCF works one-on-one with clients to create a wardrobe tailored to the specific work environment\, ensuring they feel confident and professional.\n\n\n\nPretty Care Clothing Closet\, Woonsocket. Free\, gently used & brand-new clothes and shoes for men\, women\, and children. Blankets\, hats\, gloves\, and scarves. By appointment only. 401‑497‑0348\n\n\n\nEBCAP Career Closet\, East Providence and Newport. Provides free\, work-appropriate clothing—including suits\, shirts\, pants\, shoes\, and accessories—to individuals seeking employment or in job training.\n\n\n\nChristian Hill Clothing Closet\, West Warwick.  Free clothing for all ages. Also Available:Food pantry (nonperishable food\, baby items\, toiletries)\, Household goods and toys. \n\n\n\n\nAs always\, CHW Voices brings together individuals from across RI who are working directly with communities through health\, social service\, nonprofit\, and grassroots organizations. These sessions are a space to learn\, share\, and strengthen our network of support for community health. \n\n\n\n📅 Date: Monday\, October 27🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Location: Zoom \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/\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\nNew Zoom Link 10/17 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=O4iaX1lpbd421xoV8OVFaPvqiWAaKr.1  \n\n\n\nEmail questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-16/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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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-21/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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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-2/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop
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. 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\nIf you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-14/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T093000
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SUMMARY:RI Food Access Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:New Zoom link:  \n\n\n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95157696130?pwd=HWzZNjEavJaH6TbXbsQQQuhOpIUcmM.1
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-food-access-office-hours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T101500
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SUMMARY:RI Food Access Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:*This meeting typically happens monthly\, but in light of the current state of emergency\, it has been moved to weekly\, on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 am.  * \n\n\n\nRI Food Access Office Hours (monthly)\n\n\n\nThis monthly meeting creates space for community members and organizations to hear from—and ask questions of—state agencies and each other. Staff from state agencies and community organizations provide updates on food access programs and share information about any upcoming program changes. All are welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Zoom. \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95157696130?pwd=HWzZNjEavJaH6TbXbsQQQuhOpIUcmM.1  \n\n\n\nEmail Sarah Blau with any issues:  Sarah.Blau@health.ri.gov
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-food-access-office-hours-2/2025-11-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000
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SUMMARY:Emergency CHW Medicaid Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nThis important gathering has been organized by RI Independent Community Health Works and the RI Support Network. Attend to make your voice heard!   \n\n\n\nEMERGENCY COMMUNITY MEETING\n\n\n\nPROTECT RHODE ISLAND’S COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWs) \n\n\n\nEOHHS is proposing to eliminate the CHW Medicaid benefit\, a decision that would wipe out the entire CHW workforce across Rhode Island. If this cut passes\, billing stops\, jobs vanish\, and community care collapses. \n\n\n\nWHEN & WHERE: \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University222 Richmond St\, Providence\, RI 02903 \n\n\n\nWHO’S COMING:State Officials · State Representatives · Healthcare Providers · Community Leaders · CHWsThis is the one time we will all be in the same room united to defend the CHW program and fight for what we all believe in: equity\, access\, and the right to care. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S AT STAKE \n\n\n\n\n$23.4 million in Medicaid funding and $16.6 million in federal match\n\n\n\nThe jobs of hundreds of CHWs statewide\n\n\n\nThe health and stability of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable communities\n\n\n\n\nWe’re standing together across sectors and across titles to make sure CHWs remain a permanent\, protected part of Rhode Island’s healthcare system. \n\n\n\n\nGet Your Free Ticket\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer\n\n\n\n\nQUESTIONS? CONTACT US \n\n\n\n\n\nKoren Carbuccia \n\n\n\nCEO/FOUNDER \n\n\n\nEmail: ceo@riichw.com \n\n\n\nPhone: 401.477.0660 \n\n\n\nWebsite: www.riichworks.com \n\n\n\n\n\nFranyelys West \n\n\n\nCEO/FOUNDER \n\n\n\nEmail: Fw@risupportnetwork.org \n\n\n\nPhone: 401.699.1750 \n\n\n\nWebsite: www.risupportnetwork.org \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour voice and support are crucial in this fight for community health workers!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/emergency-chw-medicaid-advocacy-meeting/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172505
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices- Food Access
DESCRIPTION:CHW Voices For Leadership and Advocacy- Food Access Session \n\n\n\nIn response to changes and delays in SNAP\, CHW Voices will focus this month on food access resources! No stigma\, no shame — we’re in this together. \n\n\n\nIf you’re working to address food insecurity — whether you’re hosting events\, looking for partners\, or just want to connect — this session is for you!   \n\n\n\nCome hear what others are doing\, meet potential partners\, share ideas\, and take action to support our communities — and ourselves.  \n\n\n\n\nLink to Presentation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/\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\nNew Zoom Link 10/17 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=O4iaX1lpbd421xoV8OVFaPvqiWAaKr.1  \n\n\n\nEmail questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-18/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172505
CREATED:20251031T145509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T150601Z
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SUMMARY:Latinx 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-support-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172505
CREATED:20251015T102557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T183826Z
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop
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. 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\nIf you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-15/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172505
CREATED:20250707T161542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T161729Z
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SUMMARY:CTC-RI Conference: Advancing Primary Care: Innovating for a Sustainable Future”
DESCRIPTION:Join Care Transformation Collaborative of RI on Wednesday\, November 19th\, at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick Rhode Island for “Advancing Primary Care: Innovating for a Sustainable Future”. This in-person event promises enriching learning opportunities across key topics such as: health equity\, population health\, best practices in behavioral health (IBH)\, technology\, addressing workforce shortage\, improving child/family health and more! As we delve into these critical areas\, attendees can expect to gain invaluable insights and strategies to improve patient outcomes by leveraging the strengths of the team\, the system of care and patient voice. \n\n\n\n​​In addition to our engaging educational sessions\, our conference will feature an exciting exhibitor hall\, showcasing community-based organizations\, partners\, and health care agencies and their services. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore and meet with  a diverse range of exhibitors\, network\, and access cutting-edge industry and local resources. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to connect with colleagues\, learn from experts\, and discover ways to advance primary care and health equity. \n\n\n\n​​Target Audience\n\n\n\n​​All CTC-RI practices\, learning collaborative participants and partners\, past and present\, are welcome to attend. We invite practice leadership\, providers\, nurses\, nurse care managers\, care coordinators\, behavioral health staff\, practice managers\, pharmacists\, medical assistants\, community health workers\, and CTC-RI stakeholders to come learn as a team! \n\n\n\n​​Registration Information\n\n\n\n​​Registration will begin at 8:00am EST with a light breakfast. Our welcome address will begin at 9:00am. \n\n\n\n​​CME Accreditation\n\n\n\n​​CME’s/CEU’s and certificates of attendance will be available after the conference. CHW certificates of attendance will also be available. \n\n\n\n​We gratefully acknowledge the support of:\n\n\n\n\n​Advance-CTR\n\n\n\n​Equip Health\n\n\n\n​​Rhode Island Health Center Association\n\n\n\n​URI Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center\n\n\n\n​Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation\n\n\n\n​​Rhode Island Health Plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI\, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI\, Point32Health and UnitedHealthcare\n\n\n\n\n​​For additional questions contact Michelle Mooney\, MPA\, Program Coordinator\, CTC-RI: mmooney@ctc-ri.org
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ctc-ri-conference-advancing-primary-care-innovating-for-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172505
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SUMMARY:RI Food Access Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:*This meeting typically happens monthly\, but in light of the current state of emergency\, it has been moved to weekly\, on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 am.  * \n\n\n\nRI Food Access Office Hours (monthly)\n\n\n\nThis monthly meeting creates space for community members and organizations to hear from—and ask questions of—state agencies and each other. Staff from state agencies and community organizations provide updates on food access programs and share information about any upcoming program changes. All are welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Zoom. \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95157696130?pwd=HWzZNjEavJaH6TbXbsQQQuhOpIUcmM.1  \n\n\n\nEmail Sarah Blau with any issues:  Sarah.Blau@health.ri.gov
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-food-access-office-hours-2/2025-11-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172505
CREATED:20251030T134202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T184038Z
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SUMMARY:Medicaid Billing Training for Independent CHWs
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island Independent Community Health Works (RIICHW) is the BIPOC-led hub funded in partnership with RIDOH\, existing to support Independent CHWs with innovative tools that help them launch\, bill compliantly\, and sustain long-term business practices. \n\n\n\nIn response to demand\, RIICHW will be offering a six hour CHW Medicaid Billing Training on 11/20.  The billing practices that will be provided in this training have been tested by RIICHW and should reflect the current best practices.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is intended for Independent CHWs. Bring specific questions and/or confusing claims if you have them. \n\n\n\nWHEN: Thursday 11/20\, 9-3pmWHERE: Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond St\, ProvidenceLunch will be provided by Beautiful Day \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://chwari.org/event/medicaid-billing-training-for-independent-chws/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172505
CREATED:20251107T172530Z
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SUMMARY:RI Food Access Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:*This meeting typically happens monthly\, but in light of the current state of emergency\, it has been moved to weekly\, on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 am.  * \n\n\n\nRI Food Access Office Hours (monthly)\n\n\n\nThis monthly meeting creates space for community members and organizations to hear from—and ask questions of—state agencies and each other. Staff from state agencies and community organizations provide updates on food access programs and share information about any upcoming program changes. All are welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Zoom. \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95157696130?pwd=HWzZNjEavJaH6TbXbsQQQuhOpIUcmM.1  \n\n\n\nEmail Sarah Blau with any issues:  Sarah.Blau@health.ri.gov
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-food-access-office-hours-2/2025-11-26/
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