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SUMMARY:Public Health Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:12/3\, 5:30-8pmBrown University\, Providence \n\n\n\nGet advocacy training and insights into public health priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Central theme will be climate change and health. Hybrid event.  Dinner provided for in-person attendees.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/public-health-advocacy-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T090000
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SUMMARY:Self-Care (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education Health Care is proud to partner with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange to offer this free online training.   \n\n\n\n\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 one day before. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/self-care-online/
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T173000
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SUMMARY:Free Vaccine Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Conexion Latina and Brown University Health are making it convienent for you to keep your family healthy this season.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/free-vaccine-clinics/2024-12-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195254
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:In-person at Rhode Island College \n\n\n\nSuicide: Screening\, Prevention and ResponseColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screen Version \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhode Island College’s Institute for Education Health Care is proud to partner with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange to offer this free training. \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\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nThe room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 1 day before. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/suicide-prevention-in-person/
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:20241206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T130000
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CREATED:20240923T150036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T150038Z
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SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs!   \n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\, Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary.  Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-4/2024-12-06/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195254
CREATED:20241115T101812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T101815Z
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SUMMARY:RI LGBTQIA+ Needs & Experiences Assessment Data Reveal Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 9\, 8:30-10:30amRhode Island College \n\n\n\nDid you know that this summer\, the RI LGBTQIA+ community rated our state’s medical providers a 6.4/10 on average level of LGBTQIA+ Competence? Or that 71% of those surveyed reported the last year’s political discourse on LGBTQIA+ rights worsened or significantly worsened their mental health? Come learn more about the needs\, experiences\, priorities\, challenges\, and joys of the LGBTQIA+ community right here in Rhode Island! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish flyerVolante en Espanol \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-lgbtqia-needs-experiences-assessment-data-reveal-breakfast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T130000
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CREATED:20241115T103421Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Competent Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Brown University Health Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture \n\n\n\nPalliative Care is whole person medical care for those with serious illness. Discrimination\, racism and bias have been shown to have significant impacts on healthcare outcomes in those who experience it. This presentation will explore impacts on health\, outcomes and discuss barriers to care. Presented by Karina Santos\, NP\, ACHPN\, Hope Health \n\n\n\nTuesday December 10  | 12 to 1 pm \n\n\n\nLearn more     |     Register
URL:https://chwari.org/event/culturally-competent-palliative-care/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T103000
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CREATED:20241122T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T151757Z
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SUMMARY:Substance Use Disorder (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education Health Care is proud to partner with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange to offer this free training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual 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\nThe Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 1 day before. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/substance-use-disorder-online/
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
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SUMMARY:Autism Thinking (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education Health Care is proud to partner with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange to offer this free training. \n\n\n\nAutism Thinking: Understanding the Core Challenges of ASD and How to Support an Individual Across the Day.  \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\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom link will be sent 2 days before the class. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/autism-thinking-online-2/
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000
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CREATED:20241112T144637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T152609Z
UID:10001019-1734008400-1734012000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Legal Problem-Solving 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? \n\n\n\nIf you answered “yes” to any of these\, please attend the next MLPB Community of Practice meeting on December 12th at 1:00PM.  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
URL:https://chwari.org/event/legal-problem-solving-community-of-practice/
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
LOCATION:https://chwari.org/event/legal-problem-solving-community-of-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241115T102716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T102833Z
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SUMMARY:Free Vaccine Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Conexion Latina and Brown University Health are making it convienent for you to keep your family healthy this season.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/free-vaccine-clinics/2024-12-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241115T102716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T102833Z
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SUMMARY:Free Vaccine Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Conexion Latina and Brown University Health are making it convienent for you to keep your family healthy this season.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/free-vaccine-clinics/2024-12-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241209T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T163822Z
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Originally we wrote the wrong time! This party is from 3-5pm!  \n\n\n\nThis event is the annual in-person celebration of the Latinx CHW Support Group. Space is limited. Email Wiston Delgado if you do not normally participate in the group but would like to be put on the waitlist to attend.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-support-group-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Tri County HEZ\, 1126 Hartford Ave\, Johnston\, Rhode Island\, 02919\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy your holiday!  See you in January! \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-8/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241216T170343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T145320Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Care (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare presents this FREE self-care training\, led by instructors from the Bradley Hospital Learning Exchange. \n\n\n\n\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\nPlease join us on 1/8/25 from 9:00am – 10:30 am on Zoom as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this online training. \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\nRegister ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/self-care-online-2/
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241126T143753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T144559Z
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SUMMARY:Manejo del Trauma en Trabajadores de Primera Línea Hispanos en la Crisis de Opioides
DESCRIPTION:¿Trabajas en la primera línea abordando la crisis de opioides en la comunidad hispana?El Instituto de Educación Continua y Desarrollo Profesional de Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina le invita a participar en la capacitación:“Manejo del Trauma en Trabajadores de Primera Línea Hispanos en la Crisis de Opioides” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📚 DETALLES DE LA CAPACITACIÓN:✅ Duración: 16 horas de Educación Continua✅ Modalidad: Clases presenciales✅ Inicio: Miércoles\, 8 de enero de 2025✅ Horario: De 6:00 PM a 8:00 PM✅ Costo: ¡Completamente GRATIS!Con el apoyo de Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services y Rhode Island Foundation\, está capacitación le brindará herramientas esenciales para fortalecer su labor en la comunidad hispana durante esta crisis de salud pública.🔗 Inscríbete aquí:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3l6REi4XUMeLtKKqf-Gcd_5cPAU1CAienROt0gMeRlY6fUQ/viewform?usp=sf_link🎯 ¡No dejes pasar esta oportunidad para crecer profesionalmente y apoyar a tu comunidad!Importante: La capacitación es totalmente en español. Espacios limitados.————————-Are you a frontline worker addressing the opioid crisis in the Hispanic community?The Institute for Continuing Education and Professional Development of Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina invites you to participate in the training:“Trauma Management for Hispanic Frontline Workers in the Opioid Crisis”📚 TRAINING DETAILS:✅ Duration: 16 hours of Continuing Education✅ Format: In-person classes✅ Start date: Wednesday\, January 8\, 2025✅ Schedule: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM✅ Cost: Completely FREE!With the support of the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Rhode Island Foundation\, this training will provide essential tools to strengthen your work within the Hispanic community during this public health crisis.🔗 Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3l6REi4XUMeLtKKqf-Gcd_5cPAU1CAienROt0gMeRlY6fUQ/viewform?usp=sf_link🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to grow professionally and support your community!Important: The training is entirely in Spanish. Limited spots available.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/manejo-del-trauma-en-trabajadores-de-primera-linea-hispanos-en-la-crisis-de-opioides/
LOCATION:Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina\, 279 Dexter Street\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centro de Innovaci%C3%B3n de Salud y Bienestar":MAILTO:cimujerlatina@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241216T171331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T145429Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join RIC’s Institute for Education in Healthcare for an in-person training on 1/10/2025 with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange. \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\nRegister ASAP!  \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 attendees.   Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 2 business days prior to the event. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-person-2/
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:20250114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
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UID:10001050-1736856000-1736859600@chwari.org
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 cambió en enero 2025.\n\n\n\n\nNuevo Enlace Zoom\n\n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a chwlatinxgroupri@gmail.com.  \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\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 changed in January 2025. Email chwlatinxgroupri@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nNew Zoom Link\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-10/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241216T174034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T174125Z
UID:10001065-1736856000-1736859600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Personal Preparedness 101
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday January 14  |  12 to 1 pm   Personal Preparedness 101 Presented by Mary Herman\, Community Outreach Worker\, Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) and Rhode Island Department of Health   Learn more     |      Register\n\n\n\n\n\nWith all of the national disasters that are affecting communities across the country and at home this is a presentation you don’t want to miss. Personal Preparedness 101 is an emergency preparedness workshop for anyone who wants to learn more about becoming personally prepared before a disaster strikes. Join us to learn about emergency-specific tips on how to prepare for an emergency. Resources in Rhode Island will be highlighted including the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry and the benefits of enrolling family members and friends who may have a disability\, access or functional need\, or chronic condition.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/personal-preparedness-101/
ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241219T150010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T151338Z
UID:10001067-1736931600-1736937000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Substance Use Disorder (online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare virtually on 1/15/2025 from 9:00am – 10:30AM with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is designed to provide participants with a brief introduction to the complexities of substance use and overuse. \n\n\n\nParticipants 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\nPlease register by Monday January 8th and click the link below to register \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/substance-use-disorder-online-2/
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241126T171902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T185421Z
UID:10001034-1736931600-1736942400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:HIV Endorsement Training
DESCRIPTION:January 15 – April 2\, 2025Wednesdays 9am-12pmVirtual over Zoom\n\n\n\nAttendance at all sessions is required. \n\n\n\n“I work with HIV positive women. This training made me feel more comfortable with my engagement skills.”- Katie Gonzalez\, CCHW\, CPRS \n\n\n\nThis entry level curriculum will provide specialized training for community health workers serving people living with\, at risk for\, and impacted by HIV/AIDS. \n\n\n\nModules include: \n\n\n\n\nHIV Testing\, Antiretroviral Therapy\n\n\n\nClient Engagement and Motivational Interviewing\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants\, Special Populations & Stigma\n\n\n\nBehavioral Health (mental health\, substance use\, domestic violence\, grief & loss)\n\n\n\nCultural Humility and Advocacy\n\n\n\nHIV Public Health Policies\n\n\n\nEthics\, Professional Burnout/Stress\, Self-Awareness and Self-Care\n\n\n\n\nThis 45 hour virtual training takes place over 12 weeks\, with 36 hours live class time over zoom and nine hours of homework. This qualifies graduates to apply for RI Certification Board’s Specialty Endorsement in HIV.  Applicants must hold a current\, valid and in good standing credential through RICB (like a CHW Certification) or a health care practitioner certification/license. \n\n\n\nThe development of this curriculum was made possible with Co-Exist funding through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (OHHS)\, Ryan White Division. Deoshore F. Haig\, LCSW will be instructing.Certified CHWs (or others who hold RICB credentials) should register here by January 10\, 2025 at 5 pm. If you have any questions\, please email Kyle Penrod at kpenrod@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\n\nShare flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hiv-endorsement-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241115T102716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T102833Z
UID:10001024-1736964000-1736971200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Free Vaccine Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Conexion Latina and Brown University Health are making it convienent for you to keep your family healthy this season.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/free-vaccine-clinics/2025-01-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20250117T181747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T181749Z
UID:10001075-1737462600-1737464400@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/2025-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241216T162449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T185416Z
UID:10001062-1737567000-1737577800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:January 22- April 16\, 2025Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pmVirtual 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 Wednesday evenings\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm from January 22\, 2025 to April 16.   *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.”* \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\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline is January 8th\, 2025 – get yours in ASAP!  Spots are limited! If you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nThis training is funded by a grant from the Human Resources & Services Administration and implemented by CHWARI\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241206T150807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T152923Z
UID:10001036-1737633600-1737639000@chwari.org
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\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Project Certification Specialist\, Daniel Dodd\, ddodd@ric.edu. Alternatively\, CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu. \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241025T152432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T152434Z
UID:10001071-1738063800-1738069200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Pawtucket & Central Falls CHW Network
DESCRIPTION: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 Family YMCA the 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-4/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Adams Public Library\, 205 Central Street\, Central Falls\, Rhode Island\, 02863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20250113T145904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T152639Z
UID:10000580-1738063800-1738069200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Pawtucket & Central Falls CHW Network
DESCRIPTION:The 1/28/25  session will be on Immigration so bring any questions you may have.  As always food will be provided.  \n\n\n\nThese sessions are 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 Family YMCA the 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-5/
LOCATION:Adams Public Library\, 205 Central Street\, Central Falls\, Rhode Island\, 02863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241209T193712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T134218Z
UID:10001051-1738065600-1738069200@chwari.org
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-11/2025-01-28/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20250106T143104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T143516Z
UID:10001070-1738231200-1738236600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Legal Problem-Solving 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? \n\n\n\nIf you answered “yes” to any of these\, please attend the next MLPB Community of Practice meeting on January 30th at 10am.  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
URL:https://chwari.org/event/new-event/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195255
CREATED:20241219T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T152423Z
UID:10001068-1738314000-1738324800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Every 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 1/31/25 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. Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 1 day prior to the event. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\nPlease register by Monday January 25th. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/suicide-prevention-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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