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SUMMARY:Accelerated CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:May 9th-June 23rd\, Mondays & Thursdays 6-8pm\n\n\n\nZoom online format\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the “Accelerated Training.  There is also a Standard Pace Training Here.”  Read more about the difference at the bottom. \n\n\n\nAPPLY TODAY!!!\n\n\n\nThe FREE Community Health Worker Core Competency training includes 12 modules\, each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis training is a generalist model intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service\, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Each module includes 2 hours of live zoom training plus 4 hours of training activities\, for a total of 72 training hours\, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification.  \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\nClasses are Mondays & Thursdays\, 6-8pm\n\n\n\nMay 9 – June 23\, 2022\n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\nApplications Due Monday\, May 2nd\, 2pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health \n\n\n\nImplemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI \n\n\n\nPlease apply for the Accelerated CHW Core Training if your schedule can fairly easily accommodate two evenings of live zoom classes a week\, with two corresponding sets of assignments. This option will likely appeal to people who are unemployed\, part time employed\, or full time employed but with few other time commitments and who wish to get certified as soon as possible.  \n\n\n\nPossible reasons to choose the Accelerated option: \n\n\n\nyou work better and enjoy making connections among content areas when your learning is concentrated your employer has an upcoming deadline for you to obtain your CHW certification. you want to be certified as a CHW as soon as possible so you can apply for Medicaid reimbursement for your work when the federal government approves that for our state.for summer planning\, you’d like to be done by late June rather than mid July\n\n\n\nLink to Standard Paced Training
URL:https://chwari.org/event/accelerated-chw-core-competency-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Oral Health CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:Oral health is FUNDAMENTAL to overall good health\, yet it is very under-noticed. In this five-hour course\, Community Health Workers will learn the basics around oral health so that they can impart imformation to clients and help their own organizations advocate. \nDr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum\, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct. \nMay 11th and May 18th\n6:00pm – 8:00pm\nCertificate of 5 hours upon completion \nRegister here!\nDownload Printable Flyer! \nA note – when you register you will get your own individualized Zoom link. Please do not share that link with colleagues\, and rather\, have them register separately. Thanks! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health \n\n\n\nImplemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/oral-health-chw-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T180000
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SUMMARY:CHW Supervisor Training
DESCRIPTION:(Created by Community Health Workers for Community Health Workers) \n\n\n\nPara español\, desplácese hacia abajo \n\n\n\nMay 24th through July 26th\, Tuesdays\, 6-8pm\n\n\n\nAdvanced\, 30 hour training for CHWs currently in the supervisor role or preparing for it \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you currently supervising Community Health Workers or are you preparing for that role?  This FREE\, virtual\, 30 hour training delivered by former CHWs/CHW Supervisors gives you the tools you need to maximize your effectiveness.  \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nFoundation for CHW SupervisionSupervision PracticesRestorative Practices and Conflict ResolutionHiring and Onboarding CHWsBuilding Community PartnershipsKeeping CHWs SafeQuality ImprovementCommunity Health Worker EthicsSustaining Excellent Supervision\n\n\n\nRequirements: Rhode Island CCHW certified (or applying)\, employed in RI and currently supervising CHWs or employer plans for you to do so\, reference information from a CHW with whom you have worked\, and reference information from your current employer. \n\n\n\nZoom classes are Tuesday evenings 6-8pm from May 24 to July 26\, 2022.  Attendance is required at all sessions. Participants will also turn in weekly assignments totalling 1-2 hours/week\, for a training total of 30 hours.. \n\n\n\nHow to Apply:\n\n\n\nApply here by May 16th\, 9pm: https://forms.gle/iLCkuueaJYvULQVh8 \n\n\n\nBilingual Flyer Here\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Sarah Lawrence at slawrence@ric.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivered through Rhode Island College and funded by RI Department of Health \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCapacitación de Supervisores de CHW\n\n\n\n(Creado por trabajadores de salud comunitarios para trabajadores de salud comunitarios) \n\n\n\nCapacitación avanzada de 30 horas para CHWs que actualmente desempeñan el rol de supervisor o se preparan para ello \n\n\n\n24 de Mayo – 26 de Julio \, Martes 6-8pm\, Virtual En Zoom \n\n\n\nMas asignaciones asincrónicas semanales \n\n\n\n¿Está supervisando actualmente a los trabajadores de salud comunitarios o se está preparando para ese rol? Esta capacitación  es GRATUITA\, virtual y de 30 horas impartida por ex -supervisores  CHW / CHW que le brindaran las herramientas que necesita para alcanzar su máxima efectividad. \n\n\n\nLos temas incluyen: \n\n\n\nFundación para la Supervisión de CHWPrácticas de supervisiónPrácticas restaurativas y resolución de conflictosContratación e incorporación de CHWsCreación de asociaciones comunitariasMantener seguros a los CHWMejorando la calidadÉtica de los trabajadores de salud comunitariosMantener una excelente supervisión\n\n\n\nRequisitos: Certificacion de CCHW de Rhode Island (o solicitante)\, empleado en RI y actualmente supervisando CHW o planes de empleador para que usted lo haga\, información de referencia de un CHW con el que ha trabajado e información de referencia de su empleador actual. \n\n\n\nLas clases de Zoom son los Martes por la noche de 6 a 8 pm apartir del 24 de Mayo al 26 de Julio de 2022. Se requiere de su asistencia a todas las sesiones. Los participantes también entregarán tareas semanales de 1-2 horas por semana\, para un total de capacitación de 30 horas. \n\n\n\nSolicite aquí antes del 16 de Mayo: https://forms.gle/iLCkuueaJYvULQVh8 \n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envíe un correo electrónico a Sarah Lawrence a slawrence@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nEntregado a través de Rhode Island College y financiado por el Rhode Island Departmento de Salud
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-supervisor-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:CHW Food Access Gathering May 25th
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s Talk Food Access-Who and How to Partner” \n\n\n\nJoin fellow CHWs at this virtual gathering with the RI Food Policy Council to dive into food systems. Hear from CHW Natalie Harris of the Newport Health Equity Zone and Caitlin Mandel of  the RI Food Policy Council. Agenda and more details posted here soon (hopefully by May 24th)!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-food-access-gathering-may-25th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T120000
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SUMMARY:Pawtucket & Central Falls Chw Networking Series!
DESCRIPTION:Family Service of RI and LISC RI’s networking series is open to Community Health Workers and those in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls. \n\n\n\nMonthly in-person network meetings for training\, resource sharing and professional development.Monthly virtual office hours with network facilitator for drop in support.Access to professional network of like-minded\, local change-makers.\n\n\n\n2022 NETWORK MEETING DATES:\n\n\n\nTo be held in person at Adams Public Library in Central Falls\, from 12:00-1:30PM \n\n\n\nMay 31June 28July 26August 30September 27October 25November 29December 27\n\n\n\nSee Flyer here! \n\n\n\nIndividuals particpating in the network meetings may be eligible to receive CEU’s for qualifying meetings through the RI Certification Board of Community Health Workers. \n\n\n\nContact Kinzel at thomaski@familyserviceri.org for more information! \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer:
URL:https://chwari.org/event/pawtucket-central-falls-community-health-worker-networking-series/2022-05-31/
LOCATION:Adams Public Library\, 205 Central Street\, Central Falls\, Rhode Island\, 02863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T090000
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. This is an in-person training. \n\n\n\nAFTER THE COURSE\, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges\, including anxiety\, depression\, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.• Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis.• Know how to connect a young person with help.• Better understand trauma\, substance use\, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying \n\n\n\nFor more information\, click here. \n\n\n\nTo register\, email Joe Coffey at blueaidconsulting@gmail.com
URL:https://chwari.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Warwick Public Library\, 600 Sandy Lane\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T173000
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SUMMARY:Autism Thinking Series 
DESCRIPTION:Join The Autism Project for a 3-Part “Autism Thinking” Series\n\n\n\n\nSee Event Website\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Autism Thinking” is designed to inform participants of the neurodevelopmental characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). An understanding of these characteristics arms participants with the knowledge required to support individuals with ASD in their daily lives. Participants will also review the latest research on autism and substance abuse. \n\n\n\nThe series is held on Tuesday from 5:30-7:30PM on ZOOM. The dates are: \n\n\n\n– June 7th\, 2022– June 14th\, 2022– June 21st\, 2022 \n\n\n\nTo register\, click here: https://bit.ly/newportcountypc\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer:
URL:https://chwari.org/event/autism-thinking-series/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T103000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Access: Food and Income Security
DESCRIPTION:MLPB invites Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues to join MLPB for Unlocking Access: Food & Income Security on Monday\, June 13th from 9:00AM – 10:30AM. During this foundational training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\nRecognize public policies\, systems\, and decisionmakers that drive food and income security.Identify public policies\, systems\, and decisionmakers that drive food and income security.Apply role-aligned food and income security problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve.\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using this link.Thanks in advance for completing the short survey linked to your registration\, which will help us to assure that the training meets your goals.If you have any difficulties registering\, please reach out to Jeff Gilbert\, Partnership & Project Manager\, at jgilbert@mlpb.health
URL:https://chwari.org/event/unlocking-access-food-income-security/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T180000
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SUMMARY:HIV Endorsement Training for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:This training is full. Join CHWARI now to be alerted when it is offered next!   \n\n\n\nPara ver en Español\, desplácese hacia abajo \n\n\n\nJune 16\, 2022 – August 18\, 2022\n\n\n\nThursdays 3pm-6pm (ET) & Two Tuesdays \n\n\n\nAttendance at all sessions is required. \n\n\n\n\nApply Here!\n\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\nHIV Testing\, Antiretroviral TherapyClient Engagement and Motivational InterviewingSocial Determinants\, Special Populations & StigmaBehavioral Health (mental health\, substance use\, domestic violence\, grief and loss)Cultural Humility and AdvocacyHIV Public Health PoliciesEthics\, Professional Burnout/Stress\, Self-Awareness and Self-Care\n\n\n\nThis 45 hour virtual training takes place over 12 weeks\, with 36 hours synchronous (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. \n\n\n\nCertified CHWs should apply ASAP via this link: https://forms.gle/dkWQcTUQ7Uz11CF46 \n\n\n\nApplication deadline is Tuesday June 14\, 9pm. If you have any questions\, please email Sarah Lawrence at slawrence@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapacitación para el respaldo del VIH de los Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios\n\n\n\nPrimavera-Verano\, 2022\, virtual \n\n\n\nCALENDARIO: \n\n\n\n16 de Junio del 2022 – 18 de Agosto del 2022 \n\n\n\nJueves 3pm-6pm (ET) y Dos Martes \n\n\n\nSe requiere de su asistencia a todas las sesiones. \n\n\n\nEste plan de estudios de nivel inicial proporcionará capacitación especializada para los Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios que atienden a personas que viven con\, en riesgo e impactadas por el VIH / SIDA. \n\n\n\nLos módulos incluyen:  \n\n\n\nPruebas de VIH\, Terapia AntirretroviralCompromiso con el cliente y entrevistas motivacionalesDeterminantes sociales\, poblaciones especiales y estigmasSalud conductual (salud mental\, uso de sustancias\, violencia doméstica\, duelo y pérdida)Humildad cultural y ApoyoPolíticas de salud pública sobre el VIHÉtica\, Agotamiento/Estrés Profesional\, Conciencia de sí mismo y Autoayuda\n\n\n\nEsta capacitación virtual de 45 horas se llevara a cabo durante 12 semanas\, con 36 horas de tiempo de clases sincronizadas (en vivo) a través de zoom y nueve horas de tareas. Esto califica a los graduados para solicitar el respaldo de especialidad de la Junta de Certificación de RI en VIH.  Los solicitantes deben tener una credencial actual\, válida y de buena reputación a través de RICB (como una certificación CHW) o una certificación / licencia de profesional de atención médica. \n\n\n\nEl desarrollo de este plan de estudios fue posible gracias a la financiación de Co-Exist a través de la Oficina Ejecutiva de Salud y Servicios Humanos (OHHS)\, División Ryan White. Deoshore F. Haig\, LCSW estará instruyendo. \n\n\n\nLos TCS certificados deben aplicar lo antes posible a través de este enlace: https://chwari.org/event/chw-hiv-endorsement-training/ \n\n\n\nLa fecha límite de hacer su solicitud es el Martes 14 de junio\, 2022 a las 9 p.m. Si tiene alguna pregunta\, envíe un correo electrónico a Sarah Lawrence: slawrence@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-hiv-endorsement-training/2022-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Community Health Worker Association of RI":MAILTO:joinchwari@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T100000
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SUMMARY:World Refugee Day
DESCRIPTION:The celebration will take place Saturday\, June 18th\, from 10 AM-4 PM at the parking lot of the Refugee Dream Center\, 747 Broad Street\, Providence\, RI 02907. Join them in celebrating and honoring the lives of refugees worldwide! You can support their event by forwarding this email to your networks. Bring friends and family! We hope to see you there!  \n\n\n\nWant to volunteer for WRD 2022 celebration? \n\n\n\nPlease contact volunteer.refugeedreamcenter@gmail.com or call 401 300 0544
URL:https://chwari.org/event/world-refugee-day/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T151500
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SUMMARY:Ending the HIV Epidemic– Quarterly Stakeholder Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date \n\n\n\nEnding the HIV Epidemic Quarterly Stakeholder Webinar \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 22\, 2022 2:00-3:15 p.m. (ET)  \n\n\n\n*This session will be audio recorded & slides will be available for those unable to attend *   To register\, please click here.  \n\n\n\nSummary \n\n\n\nEnding the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE)\, is a bold national plan that aims to reduce the number of new HIV transmissions in the United States.  \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis public-facing webinar will deliver EHE information to: \n\n\n\nFederal staff whose agencies/programs/offices are engaged in implementing the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative.Funded recipients\, sub-recipients\, and health care workers that qualify as EHE jurisdictions.Public health and health care service providers including but not limited to local health departments\, community-based organizations\, sexually transmitted infection clinics\, community health centers\, Title X clinics\, and substance use disorder treatment providers who want to learn more about the EHE initiative.\n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nThe United States Department of Health and Human Services\, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health will host a quarterly Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative stakeholder webinar designed to: \n\n\n\nHighlight ways to reduce HIV stigma through evidence-based practicesHighlight ways to improve HIV diagnosis\, care\, and prevention outcomes for individuals living with HIVProvide an opportunity for questions and answers from major community members and government officials\n\n\n\nSample Social Post \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on the June 22nd #EndHIVEpidemic webinar!Join us from 2-3:15 P.M. ET to hear from @HHSGov‘s OIDP and community leaders as they discuss current activities\, upcoming efforts and highlight ways to reduce HIV stigma through evidence-based practices. Visit here to register! \n\n\n\nRegistering: \n\n\n\nTo register\, please click here. Registration is required and limited so please register early!For more information about Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.\, visit HIV.gov.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ending-the-hiv-epidemic-quarterly-stakeholder-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T173000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children on the Autism Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Two Part Community Health Worker Training:    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a TWO PART training. Attendance at June 23rd is required to particpate on June 30th.  Please join us as we discuss the diagnosis of autism\, how autism impacts people in different ways\, and the types of tools used to support autistic clients. \n\n\n\nThis training 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\nThanks to a preschool development grant from the Woonsocket\, Bristol\, and Central Providence Health Equity Zones\, The Autism Project© is proud to offer this workshop.  This is a FREE training aimed at ensuring that children from birth – 5 years old receive proper support support. The HEZ’s are targeting professionals in the following zip codes: 02908\, 02909\, 02895\, 02885\, 02809.  \n\n\n\nPart 1: The Basics of Austism \n\n\n\nJune 23rd\, 5:30PM-7:30PM\, EST \n\n\n\nPart 2: Tools to Support Your Autistic Clients \n\n\n\nJune 30th\, 5:30PM-7:30PM\, EST
URL:https://chwari.org/event/supporting-children-on-the-autism-spectrum/2022-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161529
CREATED:20220613T154812Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Birth Equity in RI\, Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Health Center Association and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island invite you to join us in the virtual forum\, Advancing Birth Equity in Rhode Island\, on June 28\, 2022\, from 8:00 to 10:30 am.  The virtual forum is designed to be a discussion where attendees can learn about the efforts and obstacles to improving birth equity\, ensuring pregnant people’s access to birthing professional doulas\, and reducing birth-related trauma in Rhode Island. Panelists include SISTA fire\, local doulas\, health center providers\, state and health officials\, and other advocates. Be a part of this important conversation on advancing birth equity in our state. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 28\, 2022 — 8:00 to 10:30 am\n\n\n\nRegistration in Advance: click here\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation containing information about joining the webinar. Email questions to: Melissa Campbell\, mcampbell@rihca.org \n\n\n\nNeighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Health Center Association 2022 Advancing Birth Equity in RI Policy Brief   
URL:https://chwari.org/event/advancing-birth-equity-in-ri-virtual-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161529
CREATED:20220606T164713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T165418Z
UID:10000144-1656417600-1656435600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:DEMYSTIFYING PALLIATIVE CARE- LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW \n\n\n\nJoin us for this live webinar to learn how to differentiate between palliative care and hospice care\, as well as the importance of palliative care services for people living with serious illnesses. Our discussion will cover the role of healthcare professionals as part of the interprofessional palliative care team in the care of patients living with serious illnesses and the barriers they are facing in practice\, such as stigma surrounding end-of-life care. Learn how to address these barriers and increase the proportion of individuals who receive appropriate palliative care treatment. \n\n\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE \n\n\n\nThis activity is designed for Rhode Island primary care physicians\, pediatricians\, oncologists\, physician assistants\, nurse practitioners\, registered nurses\, pharmacists\, social workers\, licensed mental health counselors\, medical students\, residents\, fellows\, and other allied members of the healthcare team in the care of patients living with cancer or other serious illness. 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/demystifying-palliative-carelive-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161529
CREATED:20220622T163555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T125121Z
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SUMMARY:Documentation 101 Training for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:This month’s CHWARI zoom CHW Gathering will be a ‘Documentation 101 Training” presented by Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN).  This training is a basic overview of the DAP method (Data Assessment\, Plan) of documentation. It will outline how to document client interactions in a simple way.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be held from 12 pm-1 pm followed by a CHW networking opportunity until 1:30. 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/documentation-101-training-for-chws/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161529
CREATED:20220608T144646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T175745Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerated CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:July 8th- August 19th\n\n\n\nFriday 9:30-11:30am & Mondays 6pm-8pm\n\n\n\n\nApply Here!\n\n\n\n\nPara ver en Español\, desplácese hacia abajo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe FREE 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 2 hours of live zoom training plus 4 hours of training activities\, for a total of 72 training hours\, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification. \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\nThis “accelerated” training is comprised of two live Zoom classes per week and accompanying assignments per class (about 4 hours of homework in addition to the 4 hours of live Zoom class per week). This means trainees must have plenty of time to attend to the course\, either due to employer allowed time at work or an evening schedule with plenty of room in it. Training will be held virtually on the Zoom platform on Friday mornings from 9:30am-11:30am (ET) and Monday evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm (ET). The training will begin on July 8\, Friday\, and run through August 19\, Friday.    \n\n\n\nApplication link: https://forms.gle/LTQN9F6FrcHHVZqZ9 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapacitación Acelerada en Competencias Básicas de CHW\n\n\n\nJulio 8\,2022 – Agosto 19\, 2022 \n\n\n\nViernes 9:30-11:30am y Lunes 6pm-8pm \n\n\n\nLa Capacitación de Competencia Básica de Trabajador de Salud Comunitaria es GRATUITA está destinada a preparar a los participantes para puestos de CHW de nivel básico en entornos de servicio social\, atención médica y de la salud del comportamiento en la comunidad. Sus 12 módulos están alineados con un conjunto de competencias definidas por la Junta de Certificación de Rhode Island. Cada módulo incluye 2 horas de capacitación por zoom en vivo\, más 4 horas de actividades de capacitación\, haciendo un total de 72 horas de capacitación\, cumpliendo con el requisito de 70 horas para la certificación RI CHW. \n\n\n\nVea las competencias básicas de un trabajador de salud comunitario aquí. \n\n\n\nObtenga información sobre cómo obtener su Certificación de Trabajador de Salud Comunitario aquí. \n\n\n\nEsta capacitación “Acelerada” se compone de dos clases de Zoom en vivo por semana y las tareas de acompañamiento por clase (aproximadamente 4 horas de tarea además de las 4 horas de clase de Zoom en vivo por semana). Esto significa que los estudiantes deben tener mucho tiempo para asistir al curso\, ya sea debido al tiempo permitido por el empleador en el trabajo o un horario nocturno con mucho espacio. La capacitación se llevará a cabo virtualmente en la plataforma Zoom los Viernes por la mañana de 9:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. (ET) y los Lunes por la noche de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. (ET). La capacitación comenzará el 8 de julio\, 2022 un Viernes\, y se extenderá hasta el 19 de agosto\, 2022 día Viernes. \n\n\n\nEnlace de la aplicación: https://forms.gle/LTQN9F6FrcHHVZqZ9 \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a 72 hour training that begins July 8th. All sessions must be attended.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/accelerated-chw-core-competency-training-2/2022-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161529
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SUMMARY:Older Adults CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:July 14th – August 29th 2022\n\n\n\nMostly Thursdays from 6-8pm\, but three Mondays as well \n\n\n\nVirtual \n\n\n\n“Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults: A Community Health Work\, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach” is a training for Community Health Workers aspiring to earn Rhode Island’s CHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement. This virtual training will be held mostly on Thursdays from 6-8pm but three Monday evenings as well (August 1\, 22\, 29)\, from July 14 to August 29. Presence at all sessions is required. \n\n\n\nThe FREE training will provide CHWs with knowledge of the following: \n\n\n\nCHWs\, Aging & the WorkforceSociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & OpportunitiesPractice Perspective: Building Partnerships that EmpowerSocial Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & OpportunitiesThreats to Health Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & DementiaHealthy AgingEmpowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation\n\n\n\nTraining will be comprised of weekly scheduled Zoom sessions\, 6pm-8pm\, and assignments and activities requiring about 1-2 hours of additional time weekly.Eligibility: \n\n\n\nRhode Island CHW Certification (or currently in process of applying for) Experience working or volunteering with the older adult population\n\n\n\nThis training fulfills the RI Certification Board’s requirements for the CCHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement. Read more about applying for the endorsement here.  This is NOT the application for this training.      \n\n\n\nApplication Link\n\n\n\nApplication Deadline: July 13th\, 5pm \n\n\n\nPlease email CHWARI Director Sarah Lawrence with any questions and to communicate your certification status: slawrence@ric.edu
URL:https://chwari.org/event/older-adults-chw-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161529
CREATED:20220629T132250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T133715Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Access: Evictions
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for Unlocking Access: Evictions on Wednesday July 20th from 12:00PM – 1:30PM. During this foundational virtual training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n• Describe the eviction timeline from landlord/tenant relationship breakdown to physical removal from a home.• Identify tenant rights and obligations during the eviction process.• Apply role-aligned advocacy strategies that promote health and housing stability in partnership with those you serve. \n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using the link below.Thanks in advance for completing the short survey linked to your registration\, which will help us to assure that the training meets your goals.If you have any difficulties registering\, please reach out to Jeff Gilbert\, Partnership & Project Manager\, at jgilbert@mlpb.health
URL:https://chwari.org/event/unlocking-access-evictions/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161529
CREATED:20220707T191908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T191914Z
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SUMMARY:Hunger Elimination Task Force- Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:July 26: Innovative Partnerships in Healthcare\n\n\n\nMark your calendar for the upcoming quarterly meeting of the Rhode Island Hunger Elimination Task Force. \n\n\n\nJoin us to:• Meet other Rhode Islanders working to reduce hunger and increase access to healthful\, affordable\, culturally appropriate food• Join a small\, motivated subgroup focused on a critical issue\, such as improving delivery services for food insecure homebound people\, getting more local food into the emergency feeding system\, or improving the way SNAP works in the state• Learn from people who work in healthcare\, city government\, and community-based organizations across RI about how their work is making an impact \n\n\n\nRegistered Task Force members will be automatically added to all upcoming meetings. If you’re not already signed up\, visit rifoodcouncil.org/HETF to join. Contact info@rifoodcouncil.org with questions and to request translation or closed captioning services.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hunger-elimination-task-force-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161529
CREATED:20220718T135054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T152309Z
UID:10000175-1658944800-1658952000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nBecome Certified as a CHW!\n\n\n\nPara ver en Español\, desplácese hacia abajo \n\n\n\nPrepare your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board \n\n\n\nJuly 27\, 2022 6pm-8pmVirtual over ZoomSpanish assistance available! \n\n\n\nIf you want guidance on applying for Community Health Worker certification in RI\, this workshop is for you!  This free virtual workshop will be facilitated by Deborah Masland of the Rhode Island Parent Information Network.  Get advice and answers about preparing your portfolio and clarity on some application elements. And remember\, certification is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services. Translation assistance for Spanish speakers will be available!   \n\n\n\n*This workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\nhave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training (required)are employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent yearshave completed 50 hours of supervised CHW work\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 here: https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocuCvqD8pHdaTj2JXmoqehriIlIoMGtPF \n\n\n\nPlease email joinchwari@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunded by the RI Department of Health and sponsored by CHWARI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaller de solicitud de Certificación como CHW\n\n\n\n¡Obtén tu certificación como CHW!\n\n\n\nPrepara tu solicitud\, incluido tu portafolio\, para presentarlo a la Junta de Certificación de RI \n\n\n\nJulio 27\, 2022 6pm-8pmVirtual a través de Zoom¡Asistencia en español disponible! \n\n\n\nSi deseas orientación sobre cómo solicitar la certificación de Trabajador de Salud Comunitario en RI\, ¡Este taller es para ti! Este taller virtual es gratuito será facilitado por Deborah Masland de la Red de Información para Padres de Rhode Island. Podrás obtener consejos y respuestas sobre la preparación de tu portafolio y respuestas sobre algunos elementos de la aplicación. Y recuerda\, la certificación es necesaria para obtener el reembolso de Medicaid por sus servicios de CHW. ¡Tendremos la asistencia de un traductor para las personas que no hablan Inglés! \n\n\n\n*Este taller está abierto solo para aquellas personas que: \n\n\n\nhayan completado 70 horas de Capacitación CHW/TCS de Competencia Básica (requerido)que están empleados como CHW/TCS o que han completado 1000 horas de trabajo de CHW en los últimos añosque han completado 50 horas de trabajo supervisado de CHW/TCS\n\n\n\nSi aún no ha completado la capacitación de CHW de competencia básica\, únase a la Asociación de Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios de RI\, haciendo un click aquí para conocer las próximas oportunidades de capacitación. \n\n\n\nRegístrate para este taller aquí: https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocuCvqD8pHdaTj2JXmoqehriIlIoMGtPF \n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envíe un correo electrónico a joinchwari@gmail.com \n\n\n\nFinanciado por el Departamento de Salud de RI y auspiciado por CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-certification-application-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161530
CREATED:20220706T151025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T151759Z
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SUMMARY:Telling Stories Successfully
DESCRIPTION:Envision Equity Presents: Telling Your Story Successfully \n\n\n\nWhat makes a story worth reading? What makes a success story more successful? \n\n\n\nAnswers to these questions and more along with tools\, tips\, and insight(s) for CHWs telling their own stories and for 2109 recipients navigating CDC guidelines. \n\n\n\nOur team will offer perspectives\, hints\, and how-tos to help you craft a story worth telling and reading. \n\n\n\nTo learn about additional learning and technical assistance opportunities\, please sign up to receive Envision Equity communication: https://go.wisc.edu/vi8ia2 \n\n\n\nWHO is ENVISION? \n\n\n\nEnvision provides training and technical assistance to CDC funded Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CDC CCR 2109).  Read more \n\n\n\nENVISION PAGE
URL:https://chwari.org/event/telling-stories-successfully/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161530
CREATED:20220722T190228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T134253Z
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SUMMARY:Family Law Basics
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for Unlocking Access: Family Law Basics on Tuesday August 23rd from 9:00AM – 10:30AM. During this foundational training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\nRecognize connections between family law and health\, as well as key systems in the domains of parentage\, marriage\, divorce\, custody\, and child support.Identify key legal risks\, rights\, and remedies impacting families when navigating parentage\, marriage\, divorce\, custody and child support.Apply role-aligned family law problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using this link.Thanks in advance for completing the short survey linked to your registration\, which will help us to assure that the training meets your goals. \n\n\n\nIf you have any difficulties registering\, please reach out to Jeff Gilbert\, Partnership & Project Manager\, at jgilbert@mlpb.health
URL:https://chwari.org/event/family-law-basics/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161530
CREATED:20220729T143140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T165821Z
UID:10000179-1661338800-1661346000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for new CHWs or those looking to get hired \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24th\, 11am-1pm \n\n\n\nVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nAre you beginning your journey as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or looking to get started?  Attend this free\, virtual workshop to hear from employed CHWs and ask questions of CHW employers.  This two hour\, interactive session will be facilitated by staff of the Rhode Island Parent Information Network and feature CHW and CHW employers from a variety of community agencies.  Assistance with Spanish translation will be limited and will occur through the chat box feature. \n\n\n\nExpect to: \n\n\n\nLearn how to share your own personal story about coming to CHW workLearn about interviewing\, resume building and onboarding processesHear from employed CHWs who work in a variety of workplacesHear from CHW employers about what they are looking for in CHW applicantsHave a ‘Question & Answer’ opportunity with CHWs and CHW employers; come with questions!\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nFunded by the RI Department of Health and sponsored by CHWARI \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Un Día en la Vida de un Trabajador de Salud Comunitario”\n\n\n\nUn taller para nuevos TCS o aquellos que buscan ser contratados \n\n\n\n24de agosto\, 2022 de 11am-1pmVirtual a través de Zoom \n\n\n\n¿Estás comenzando tu viaje como Trabajador de Salud Comunitario (CHW) o estás listo para comenzar? Asiste a este taller virtual gratuito para escuchar a los TCS empleados y hacer preguntas a los empleadores de TCS. . Esta sesión interactiva de dos horas será facilitado por el personal del Rhode Island Parent Information Network\, y ofrecido a CHW y varios empleadores de agencias de la comunidad de CHW.Espera lo siguiente: \n\n\n\nAprende cómo compartir tu historia personal cómo empezaste a ser un CHW.Aprenderás sobre los procesos de entrevistas\, creación de currículums e incorporaciónEscucharas a los TCS empleados que trabajan en una variedad de lugares de trabajoEscucha de los empleadores de CHW y lo que están buscan en un candidato al aplicarTendrás la oportunidad de hacer “preguntas y obtener respuestas” con los empleadores de TCS; ¡Trae tus preguntas!\n\n\n\n\nRegístrate aquí\n\n\n\n\nPor favor\, envía tus preguntas a joinchwari@gmail.com.Financiado por el Departamento de Salud de RI y patrocinado por CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-community-health-worker/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161530
CREATED:20220817T144110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T144110Z
UID:10000182-1661535000-1661540400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:MEMORY LOSS PREVENTION INFORMATION DINNER
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 26 5:30 pm – 7:00pm\n\n\n\nLet’s make a generational impact on Alzheimer’s Prevention in the African-American Community.  Join us! Bring your questions on Alzheimer’s\, Dementia\, & Memory Loss Prevention to our health experts. Hear how you can take action today! \n\n\n\nFriday\, August 26 5:30 pm – 7:00pmRay Hall Conference CenterButler Hospital 345Blackstone Blvd Providence\, RI 02906 \n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\nSee Flyer!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/memory-loss-prevention-information-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161530
CREATED:20220727T181406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T191417Z
UID:10000178-1661770800-1661778000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHWs Forging Partnerships & Building Community
DESCRIPTION:Virtual over Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs your organization as effective as it could be?  Are you tapped into the full power of your community?  CHWs and CHW supervisors should attend this free\, virtual\, two hour\, interactive networking workshop to learn how to better forge partnerships with community organizations.  It will be facilitated by Geraldine McPhee and Emily Garthee of Rhode Island Parent Education Network.  \n\n\n\nExpect to learn: \n\n\n\nHow to build your community resource network.The CHWs role in the mechanics of forging alliances with other organizationsTips for how to establish trust and rapport between organizations and agencies\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nPlease direct questions to joinchwari@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFunded by the RI Department of Health and sponsored by CHWARI \n\n\n\n****  \n\n\n\nCHW Forjando Asociaciones y Construyendo Comunidad\n\n\n\n29de agosto 11am-1pm \n\n\n\nVirtual a través de Zoom \n\n\n\n¿Es tu organización tan efectiva como podría ser? ¿Estás aprovechando todo el poder de tu comunidad? Los TCS y los supervisores de CHW deben asistir a este taller de redes interactivo gratuito\, virtual\, de dos horas\, para aprender cómo conectar mejor las asociaciones con organizaciones comunitarias. Será facilitado por Geraldine McPhee y Emily Garthee de Rhode Island Parent Education Network.  \n\n\n\nEspera aprender: \n\n\n\nCómo construir su red de recursos comunitarios. \n\n\n\nEl papel de los TCS en la mecánica de cómo crear alianzas con otras organizaciones \n\n\n\nConsejos sobre cómo establecer confianza y relación entre organizaciones y agencias \n\n\n\nRegístrate aquí \n\n\n\nPor favor\, envía tus preguntas a joinchwari@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFinanciado por el Departamento de Salud de RI y patrocinado por CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chws-forging-partnerships-building-community/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T170000
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SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para CHW latinas/ Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS \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 grupo de apoyo continuara reuniendose dos veces al mes\, cada dos Martes de 5:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m.\, hasta 27 de Diciembre del 2022. Las clases se realizaran via zoom. Este group estara auspiciado por CHWARI/RIC y dirigido por Lina Roman/Coordinadora Bilingue del Program.  \n\n\n\nEl trabajo que realiza un CHW or Promotor de Salud es vital para nuestras comunidades. Ahora mas que nunca debemos cuidar nuestra salud mental\, fisica y emocional para poder hacer un trabajo con excelencia.  \n\n\n\n“NO FALTES\, TE ESPERAMOS Y AYUDANOS A CORRER LA VOZ”  \n\n\n\nCalendario de Reunions (5pm-6pm): Junio 28\, Julio 12\, Julio 26\, Agosto 9\, Agosto 23\, Sep 6\, y cada dos Martes hasta 27 de Diciembre del 2022 \n\n\n\n\nEl enlace para la reunión\n\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687160716?pwd=T1M4NVlyM3lGNEJXeUEyNjVQY2hNUT09 \n\n\n\nPreguntas? Envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman: lroman@ric.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUPPORT GROUP FOR LATINX COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYes! It’s finally here in Rhode Island. We will have the opportunity to have our voices heard\, express ourselves freely and most importantly—receive the support we need as community health workers. \n\n\n\nThis ongoing support group is being hosted by CHWARI and facilitated by its new CHW Bilingual Program Coordinator\, Lina Roman (CCHW).  It will meet twice a month\, every other Tuesday 5pm-6pm\, through December 2022. Meetings will happen via ZOOM.   \n\n\n\nThe work done by CHWs is vital for our communities! Now more than ever\, we should take care of our mental\, emotional\, and physical health so that we can serve with excellence. \n\n\n\n“DON’T MISS IT! WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU. HELP SPREAD THE WORD!” \n\n\n\nMeeting Schedule (5pm-6pm): Jun 28\, Jul 12\, Jul 26\, Aug 9\, Aug 23\, Sep 6 and every other Tuesday until December 27\, 2022 \n\n\n\n\nLink to Join Meeting\n\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687160716?pwd=T1M4NVlyM3lGNEJXeUEyNjVQY2hNUT09 \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bilingual Program Coordinator\, Lina Roman: lroman@ric.edu
URL:https://chwari.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-chw-latinas-latinx-chw-support-group/2022-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161530
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, September 14\, 2022 \n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT  Virtual \n\n\n\nDid you know? You’re more likely to encounter someone experiencing a mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn about the common warning signs and risk factors and how to help someone who is experiencing a crisis through Mental Health First Aid Training.  \n\n\n\nThe City of Providence is offering a FREE Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training for Providence residents and agencies on September 14\, 2022 from 9-3PM. Anyone 18 and older is eligible to attend. Slots are limited and registration is on a first-come\, first-serve basis.  \n\n\n\nRegister Here! \n\n\n\nIf anyone needs assistance with registration or would like to be manually registered\, please email Synclaire Mitchell (smitchell@providenceri.gov) with your full name and email address. 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161530
CREATED:20220801T181151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T181152Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Register for this IN-PERSON training! \n\n\n\nLEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS\, FAMILYAND NEIGHBORSMental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond tosigns of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to thosewho are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.AFTER THE COURSE\, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.• Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.• Know how to connect a person with help.• Use self-care tools and techniques. \n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\nTo register contact Instructor Joe Coffey: blueaidconsulting@gmail.com
URL:https://chwari.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island Parent Information Network\, 300 Jefferson Blvd.\, Warwick\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161530
CREATED:20220914T153812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T135128Z
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SUMMARY:Personal Finance 101
DESCRIPTION:Join CHWARI for a brief workshop on how to manage personal finances!  This workshop is sponsored by CHWARI and delivered by Joan Ayotte\, Certified Financial Educator\, Education & Job Development Specialist at Community Action Partnership of Providence (CAPP).   \n\n\n\nLearn to take charge of your money  Overcome anxiety about your finances  Make a plan for you and your money  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/personal-finance-101/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161530
CREATED:20220722T191145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T183323Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Navegante Training Program (Bilingual)
DESCRIPTION:Bilingual CHW Course Starts October!\n\n\n\nThis training is full.  Email Virgilio Lopez virgiliol@aplacetobehealthy.org to be alerted to future trainings.   \n\n\n\nClinica Esperanza’s Advanced Navegante Training Program is BACK! This class is offered bilingually\, English/Spanish.  If you’re interested in becoming a Certified Community Health Worker and Medical Interpreter\, this class may be perfect for you.Applications are open! Early applications are encouraged. Applications close on August 31 and classes start on October 3. \n\n\n\nApply HERE: https://bit.ly/3yR2EPdQuestions? Email Virgilio Lopez at VirgilioL@aplacetobehealthy.org
URL:https://chwari.org/event/advanced-navegante-training-program-bilingual/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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