Chronic Care Management Trainings
The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Parent Information Network hold a variety of educational classes for caregiving as well as self health. See range of workshops in chronic care management by linking here.
CHW Role in Opioid Epidemic Webinars
The New England Public Health Training Center is offering a two part Webinar on "Engagement, Education, Resources, and Empowerment: The Essential Role of Community Health Workers in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic" Webinar 1: Provides effective strategies for addressing the opioid epidemic which focuses on prevention, intervention, and treatment of opioid use disorder – and supporting individuals in recovery. ...
Social Determinants of Infant Mental Health, Policy, and RI Programs
The RI Association for Infant Mental Health (RIAIMH) is conducting session 3 of its community conversation series on "Integrating Diversity-Informed Infant Mental Health Tenets Into Practice: Starting with Self-Awareness" (you do not need to have attended parts 1 and 2 to attend this third one). Title of Session 3: Social Determinants of Health, Infant Mental Health, ...
Behavioral Health Summit 2018
Healthcentric Advisors presents this unique gathering that will offer providers, clinicians, and community service workers an opportunity to learn, discuss, network, and find solutions to a challenging statewide issue. To support a collaborative approach to patient care, medical and behavioral providers will make important connections to better serve this vulnerable population. For more information and ...
CHWARI CHW Monthly Gathering
Rhode Island Parent Information Network 1210 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI, United StatesThis event is now full. Please email Sarah at joinchwari@gmail.com to ask to be put on the waitlist and get priority next Gathering. The Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island (CHWARI) is holding its first "CHW Monthly Gathering"! CHWs from a range of agencies will come together to discuss opportunities and best practices, and ...
Training on Housing
Securing Permanent Housing: Supporting your Clients through the Application Process CHWARI invites Community Health Workers to a free training offered by Rhode Island Housing on "Securing Permanent Housing: Supporting your Clients through the Application Process." This training is an interactive instructional workshop that offers education and tips on helping individuals access affordable housing. Come learn about the different ...
Video on CHW’s Experience with Core Training
Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, United Statesby the Institute for Education and Healthcare at Rhode Island College. Nicole White, 2018 graduate of RIC's Core Competency CHW Training program, recounts her experience with fellow students and teachers. She remarks on how well the training matches and capitalizes on her interests and experiences helping people access healthcare resources. After the training, Nicole landed a CHW ...
Local Foods at Schools
Volunteer to Give School Kids Locally Grown Food Taste Tests! RI Healthy Schools Coalition and Farm Fresh RI work with school food service to train volunteers (parents & community members) on how to host cafeteria taste-tests featuring locally grown produce. A training for volunteers and cafeteria event will be held at: AGNES E. LITTLE SCHOOL 60 S ...
Webinar on Suicide Prevention in Community Health Work
Community-based Professionals: You may be able to help prevent suicide. Learn specific prevention and postvention protocols for local adaptation. When a suicide occurs it affects an entire community. Umatter Suicide Prevention educates professionals that work within communities about effective suicide prevention. The webinar provides an introduction to Suicide Gatekeeper training. Learn More
CHW Gathering – Advocacy!
CHWARI will host its next CHW Gathering on March 5 from 3-5 pm. The theme is ADVOCACY for the CHW role! Contact Sarah at joinchwari@gmail.com for more information and to register.