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.
Employment Training for Transition Age Youth with Developmental Disabilities
Sherlock Center Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode IslandFREE family workshop about employment in the community for youth with developmental disabilities The Sherlock Center on Disabilities is offering families of transition-age students (14-21 years of age) with intellectual or developmental disabilities multiple opportunities to attend a Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT). PART 1—AM: BUILDING THE DREAM OF EMPLOYMENT · “Outside the box” job ...
For Aquidneck Islanders
Newport Hospital Forums for Community Health Needs Assessment Newport Hospital invites you to join their staff for the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment! They will be hosting multiple forums in your area now through June 4th. Link below to flyers for two upcoming forums: -May 17th 10:00am - 12:00pm, CCRI Newport -June 4th 6:00pm - 8:00pm, ...
Core Competency Community Health Worker Training
Rhode Island College is hosting a FREE CHW training in Core Competencies! The training aligns with the requirements of the Rhode Island Certification Board for certification. Dates: 24 sessions between May 18, Saturday -- June 29, Saturday Times: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm (except Memorial Day) and Saturday mornings, 9:00am-Noon Location: Rhode Island College Successful ...
Restorative Justice Practices Symposium
The Youth Restoration Project is holding the 4th annual Restorative Justice Practices Symposium on May 31, titled "The School to Prison Pipeline: A Solutions-Based Conversation" Host: Valerie Tutson, Executive Director of Rhode Island Black Storytellers Guest Speakers: Michael Forte, Chief Judge, Rhode Island Family Court Larome Myrick, Executive Director of Juvenile Correctional Services for the ...
Person-Centered Training
The Sherlock Center holds a FREE 18-hour training that will assist any interested person (who has real life experience with adolescents and/or adults who have developmental disabilities) to become a better facilitator and advisor. Mondays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm JUNE 10 & 24; JULY 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2019 For a flyer, Sherlock ...
Come talk about CHWs and Refugee Services!
Refugee Dream Center 340 Lockwood Street, Providence, RI, United StatesCHWARI’s Monthly CHW Gathering will be at The Refugee Dream Center Date: August 29, 2019 (Thursday) Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Location: 340 Lockwood Street, Providence, RI 02907 Come discuss resources, strategies, challenges, and success stories of refugee life in the ocean state! Let us know you’re coming by rsvp’ing to joinchwari@gmail.com.
Coalition Against Gunviolence Organization Meeting
Rochambeau Library 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gunviolence at their September Organizing meeting. We need your help. We cannot let another year go by without action. We ask that you join us at our September Organizing Meeting on September 23rd at 6:00PM at Rochambeau Library located at 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906. We plan to: Discuss our strategy ...
National Council on Aging Webinar (English)
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a two-part series of webinars targeted at community health workers to educate them about the needs of older adults and trends in aging. English (September 24 from 2-3 pm EDT): Please register - https://www.ncoa.org/event/community-health-workers-working-with-older-adults/ Spanish (September 27 from 2-3 pm EDT): Please register - https://www.ncoa.org/event/promotoras-working-with-older-adults/
National Council on Aging Webinar (Spanish)
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a two-part series of webinars targeted at community health workers to educate them about the needs of older adults and trends in aging. Spanish (September 27 from 2-3 pm EDT): Please register - https://www.ncoa.org/event/promotoras-working-with-older-adults/ English (September 24 from 2-3 pm EDT): Please register - https://www.ncoa.org/event/community-health-workers-working-with-older-adults/