CHW Voices- Food Access
2025-11-17 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
CHW Voices For Leadership and Advocacy- Food Access Session

In response to changes and delays in SNAP, CHW Voices will focus this month on food access resources! No stigma, no shame — we’re in this together.

If you’re working to address food insecurity — whether you’re hosting events, looking for partners, or just want to connect — this session is for you!

Come hear what others are doing, meet potential partners, share ideas, and take action to support our communities — and ourselves.

Link to Presentation

Join us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/

CHW Voices participants can always expect to:

Meet other CHWs

Contribute to policy discussions

Strengthen community connections

Join networking groups

Keep up to date on CHW news

New Zoom Link 10/17 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=[REDACTED]

Email questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com

Zoom Link

Latinx Support Group
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS

Si! 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.

Este 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.

Obtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo!!

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado.

La continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation.

Latinx CHW Support Group

This 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!

Facilitated by Wiston Delgado, CCHW and Lina Roman, CCHW.

Email Wiston Delgado for the zoom link.

The continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund.

Certification Application Workshop
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:00
(See other dates here.)

Learn How to Apply for Certification!

Begin preparing your CHW application, including portfolio, for submission to the RI Certification Board.

If 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.

“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

Certification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services, so register today!

This workshop is open to those who:

Have 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)

Are employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years

Have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years

If you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities.

Register for this workshop ASAP!

If you have any questions, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu.

Register

CTC-RI Conference: Advancing Primary Care: Innovating for a Sustainable Future”
2025-11-19 08:00 - 15:30 | Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, United States
Join Care Transformation Collaborative of RI on Wednesday, November 19th, at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick Rhode Island for “Advancing Primary Care: Innovating for a Sustainable Future”. This in-person event promises enriching learning opportunities across key topics such as: health equity, population health, best practices in behavioral health (IBH), technology, addressing workforce shortage, improving child/family health and more! As we delve into these critical areas, attendees can expect to gain invaluable insights and strategies to improve patient outcomes by leveraging the strengths of the team, the system of care and patient voice.

​​In addition to our engaging educational sessions, our conference will feature an exciting exhibitor hall, showcasing community-based organizations, partners, and health care agencies and their services. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore and meet with a diverse range of exhibitors, network, and access cutting-edge industry and local resources. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn from experts, and discover ways to advance primary care and health equity.

​​Target Audience

​​All CTC-RI practices, learning collaborative participants and partners, past and present, are welcome to attend. We invite practice leadership, providers, nurses, nurse care managers, care coordinators, behavioral health staff, practice managers, pharmacists, medical assistants, community health workers, and CTC-RI stakeholders to come learn as a team!

​​Registration Information

​​Registration will begin at 8:00am EST with a light breakfast. Our welcome address will begin at 9:00am.

​​CME Accreditation

​​CME’s/CEU’s and certificates of attendance will be available after the conference. CHW certificates of attendance will also be available.

​We gratefully acknowledge the support of:

​Advance-CTR

​Equip Health

​​Rhode Island Health Center Association

​URI Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center

​Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation

​​Rhode Island Health Plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Point32Health and UnitedHealthcare

​​For additional questions contact Michelle Mooney, MPA, Program Coordinator, CTC-RI: mmooney@ctc-ri.org

RI Food Access Office Hours
2025-11-19 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-11-26 09:30 - 10:15
*This meeting typically happens monthly, but in light of the current state of emergency, it has been moved to weekly, on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 am. *

RI Food Access Office Hours (monthly)

This monthly meeting creates space for community members and organizations to hear from—and ask questions of—state agencies and each other. Staff from state agencies and community organizations provide updates on food access programs and share information about any upcoming program changes. All are welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Zoom.

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95157696130?pwd=[REDACTED]

Email Sarah Blau with any issues: Sarah.Blau@health.ri.gov

Medicaid Billing Training for Independent CHWs
2025-11-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Warren Alpert Medical School, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI, 02903, United States
Rhode Island Independent Community Health Works (RIICHW) is the BIPOC-led hub funded in partnership with RIDOH, existing to support Independent CHWs with innovative tools that help them launch, bill compliantly, and sustain long-term business practices.

In response to demand, RIICHW will be offering a six hour CHW Medicaid Billing Training on 11/20. The billing practices that will be provided in this training have been tested by RIICHW and should reflect the current best practices.

This training is intended for Independent CHWs. Bring specific questions and/or confusing claims if you have them.

WHEN: Thursday 11/20, 9-3pmWHERE: Warren Alpert Medical School, 222 Richmond St, ProvidenceLunch will be provided by Beautiful Day

REGISTER

CHW Winter Coat Drive
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Dexter Training Group, Address: Parade St & Willow St, Providence, Rhode Island, 02909
Address: Dexter Training GroupParade St & Willow St, Providence, RI 02909

Warm Hearts, Warm Coats

Family meet & greet with free coats and more. Kids can share wishes by writing a letter to Santa, we will have surprises for the kids.

Collection Box Locations:

Brown University, 155 South Main Street, Providence, 02903

RIC Workforce Development Hub, 934 Dexter St, Central Falls, RI 02863

Poder 1110 Radio 1270 Mineral Spring Avenue North Providence RI 02904

Tides Family Services, 242 Dexter St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Boost Mobile, 1079 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908

If you have a coat to donate, or are willing to have a collection box at your organization, please email Lina Roman

Corazones llenos de carino y Abrigos calidos

Encuentro familiar con abrigos gratis y más. Los niños pueden compartir y escribirle sus deseos a santa abran sorpresitas para los niños.

Publicaremos la lista de lugares donde puedes donar tan pronto como la tengamos.

Si tiene un abrigo para donar o está dispuesto a tener una caja de recolección en su organización, envíe un correo electrónico a Lina Roman.

This event is organized by the Latinx CHW Support group of RI. Learn more about them here.

Latinx CHW Support Group
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:00
EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS

Si! 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.

Este 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.

Obtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo!

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado.

La continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation.

Latinx CHW Support Group

This 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!

Facilitated by Wiston Delgado, CCHW and Lina Roman, CCHW.

Email Wiston Delgado for the zoom link.

The continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund.

Health Coverage Office Hours for CHWs
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
What questions are you hearing from your clients, friends and family related to health coverage?

What information would help you answer these questions?

Join CHWARI and HealthSource RI as we work together find the answers. This upcoming event will provide an overview of recent federal changes that may impact health coverage costs and eligibility, and how changes are expected to impact people enrolling in coverage for 2026. We’ll leave plenty of time for you to share what you are hearing about health coverage in your community lately, and the resources we can provide to answer those questions.

Reach out to Jordan Banick (she/her), Health Source RI Outreach and Communications Manager, or David Zuleta with questions dzuleta@ric.edu.

Register!

CHW Strategy Team
2025-12-03 15:30 - 16:30
Join the CHW Strategy Team.The Rhode Island CHW Strategy team brings together Community Health Workers, employers, and policymakers to strengthen and integrate the CHW workforce and support equitable health systems across Rhode Island. The team coordinates statewide priorities—workforce development, sustainability, advocacy, and interagency collaboration—and keeps the CHW Roadmap active and meaningful as a guide for long-term progress.

If you believe in practical collaboration, shared learning, and steady forward movement toward health equity, we’d value your voice and partnership.

Email James Day at James.Day@health.ri.gov for calendar invite.

Behavioral Health Certificate Program
2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00
December 3rd – February 25th, 2025Wednesdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm

The overall goal of this 30-hour Behavioral Health Certificate Program is for front line staff to develop a useful awareness of behavioral health to inform their approach to their work responsibilities within healthcare settings. The online delivery of this training is supported by a combination of:

Self-directed learning delivered online training videos and reflection activities.

Live Learning sessions supported by weekly 3-hour Zoom sessions.

Participation in this online training requires internet access and the use of a computer or tablet that is equipped with a camera, speakers, and a microphone.

The BH Training will run from December 3, 2025 through February 25, 2025 every Wednesday from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm over Zoom. ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AT ALL ZOOM SESSIONS.Please be sure to fill out all parts of the application. The deadline to apply is November 21, 2025 by midnight, though the application may close earlier due to high demand. If you have any questions, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu or Tonya Glantz at tglantz@ric.edu.

Apply

Condensed Older Adults Training
2025-12-06 09:00 - 17:00
Three Saturdays: December 6th, 13th & 20th9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Attendance is required at all sessions.

CHWARI is excited to offer an intensive cohort of: “Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults: A Community Health Work, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach”

This FREE 26 hour training is funded by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and aligns with the Rhode Island Certification Board’s (RICB) educational requirements for this specialty CHW endorsement. The training is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association of RI, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.

The Older Adults Training will include three live sessions delivered in English, along with asynchronous content. The training will run from December 6, 2025, to December 20, 2025. In-person classes will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on three Saturdays — December 6, December 13, and December 20. Attendance is required at all in-person sessions.

The deadline to apply is Monday, November 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Apply!

If you have any questions, please email Tonya Glantz at Tglantz@ric.edu

End of Year Celebration
2025-12-15 14:00 - 17:00
CHW End-of-Year Celebration Registration / Registro para la Celebración de Fin de Año de CHWs

Please join CHW Voices and the RI Latinx CHW Group for their end of the year celebration!

Date: December 15 from 2pm – 5pmLocation: Shared with those who register

You may bring a dish or drinks if you want, but it’s not required. If your plans change, please let us know.

Puede traer un plato o bebidas si desea, pero no es obligatorio. Si sus planes cambian, por favor avísenos.

Register

CHW Meeting with Senator Flamigletti
2025-12-17 11:30 - 13:00
Senator Stefano Flamigletti, Senate-District 4 has sent a new date/time to talk to CHWs and independent CHWs. This event has been organized by Ana Marin, CHW. If this event is cancelled we will announce it here so check the CHWARI calendar before leaving for the meeting.

Date: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

Location: Starbucks

1599 Mineral Spring Ave.

North Providence, RI

Time: 11:30 am

Bring your stories of how you have helped Rhode Islanders, and what you need our legislators to fight for! Reach out to event coordinator, Ana Marin, with questions: amarinchw@gmail.com.

CHW Voices
2025-12-22 11:00 - 12:30
For Leadership and Advocacy

Join us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/

CHW Voices participants can always expect to:

Meet other CHWs

Contribute to policy discussions

Strengthen community connections

Join networking groups

Keep up to date on CHW news

New Zoom Link 10/17 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=[REDACTED]

Email questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com

Zoom Link

HIV Targeted Case Management
2026-01-01 09:00 - 12:00
DATES CHANGING! Stand by!

Course Details:

Dates: TBD (Was Wednesdays, January 7, 2026 through March 25, 2026)

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Zoom (the final class on 3/25 may be hosted in person at RIC for a celebration and final presentations, but this is TBD)

Program Overview:

Developed to teach best practices for achieving optimum health and wellness for people living with HIV/AIDS, this certification program consists of 36 hours of classroom instruction (12 weeks), weekly homework assignments, and creation of a final group project. These hours would count towards the Rhode Island Certification Board’s education requirement for CHW certification and recertification.

Course Modules:

Module I: Overview of the HIV Certification Program

Module IA: Case Management Definition, Philosophy, and Skillsets

Module IB: HIV 101 – The Basics

Module II: HIV Testing and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

Module III: Building Awareness and Fundamental Engagement/Motivational Interviewing

Module IV: Social Determinants of Health

Module V: Cultural Responsiveness & Competence

Module VI: Behavioral Health (Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, and Grief & Loss) Part I

Module VII: Behavioral Health (Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, and Grief & Loss) Part II

Module VIII: Putting it All Together: Resources and Documentation Part I

Module IX: Putting it All Together: Resources and Documentation Part II

Module X: Ethics, Self-Care, and Professional Development Plan

Module XI: Group Projects

Module XII: Group Projects & Evaluations

Participants will be emailed the Zoom link the week before training begins, along with additional information to prepare for the course. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kyle Penrod at kpenrod@ric.edu

Registration Information:

This cohort will be limited to 15 participants. When the new dates are finalized, we will share them here. Kyle Penrod at kpenrod@ric.edu can answer questions.

HEZ Virtual Learning Days
2026-01-13 13:00 - 16:00
2026 Virtual Learning Days: Open Registration Registration links for the 2026 Virtual Learning Day sessions are now open. Sign up for workshops, strategy sessions, and more!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Updates | 1-2 p.m.Learn about the work underway to improve systems, better serve Rhode Islanders, and efforts to respond to federal actions. This session also includes a curated Q&A. Audience: All are welcome.Register now!

What’s it Gonna Take? Diving Deeper into Racial Equity | 2-4 p.m.What’s it gonna take for us to understand our resistance, overcome the distractions, and DO THE WORK? In this workshop, we will strengthen our community by holding each other accountable to deeper levels of racial equity work. Audience: Attendees of prior “I’m Gonna Need to See Some ID” racial equity series and those who have an intermediate or advanced understanding of racial equity. Register now!

Save the Date: In-Person March 2026 HEZ Learning Community Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | University of Rhode Island – Kingston Campus *Stay tuned for details!

HEZ Virtual Learning Days
2026-01-14 10:00 - 16:00
2026 Virtual Learning Days: Open Registration Registration links for the 2026 Virtual Learning Day sessions are now open. Sign up for workshops, strategy sessions, and more!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 SNAP-Ed: Helping Communities Eat Well and Spend Less | 10 a.m.-NoonJoin this fun and interactive discussion on common barriers to healthy eating, food assistance programs, and nutrition education resources to help clients shop for and prepare quick, healthy, low-cost meals. Audience: Open to the HEZ network, community health workers, and anyone interested in affordability.Register now!How to Respond to an Encounter with ICE | 1-2 p.m.This session explores legal guidelines for how health care workers and community members can navigate encounters with federal immigration enforcement, including Know Your Rights information. Audience: Open to all. Register now!Effective Strategies to Implement Chronic Disease Prevention Programs for Diet and Exercise 3-4 p.m.This session explores how HEZs deliver chronic disease prevention programs. Discuss strategies that strengthen community networks and reshape local environments to make healthy choices easier. How can community-led efforts address food insecurity, promote physical activity, and inform chronic disease prevention initiatives?Audience:All are welcome. Register now!

Save the Date: In-Person March 2026 HEZ Learning Community Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | University of Rhode Island – Kingston Campus *Stay tuned for details!

HEZ Virtual Learning Days
2026-01-15 11:00 - 16:00
Registration links for the 2026 Virtual Learning Day sessions are now open. Sign up for workshops, strategy sessions, and more!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Community Climate Resiliency Community of Practice Meet & Greet | 11-12:30 p.m.In preparation for the launch of a climate resiliency community of practice, join climate resiliency subject matter experts, technical assistance providers, State agency program leads, and other interested stakeholders. Audience: All are welcome, especially those interested in or working on climate resiliency. Register now! Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) – Action Planning Workshop | 1-3 p.m.Join experienced colleagues and other experts to discuss lessons learned from addressing the overdose crisis. This session is taking place in lieu of the January CODE Meeting. Audience: HEZ Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) grantees, Rhode Island Foundation grantees, and others working on community overdose prevention. Register now!

Save the Date: In-Person March 2026 HEZ Learning Community Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | University of Rhode Island – Kingston Campus *Stay tuned for details!

CHW Core Competency Training
2026-01-21 17:30 - 20:30
This training is no longer accepting applications due to a high response rate. Applicants will be contacted by January 16th. Our next training will start in March. Details here.

January 21-April 22, 2026Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pmVirtual over Zoom

Get the training you need to apply for CHW Certification!

CHWARI’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.

This CHW Core Training will run over ZOOM on Wednesday evenings, 5:30pm to 8:30pm from January 21-April 22, 2026. *Please note that this training has different weekly hours than some of our past core trainings. This is 3 hours each week of zoom class and 3 hours a week of “homework.”* ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AT ALL ZOOM SESSIONS.

See the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here.

Learn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here.

Application Closed- See March Training

This training is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and conducted by the Community Health Worker Association of RI housed at the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College. Reach out to David Zuleta with questions dzuleta@ric.edu.

Certification Application Workshop in Spanish
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00
¡Obtén tu Certificación como CHW!

TALLER DE SOLICITUD DE CERTIFICACIÓN COMO CHW EN ESPAÑOL

Comienza a preparar tu solicitud, incluye el portafolio, para tu presentación a la Junta de Certificación de RI

Paola Nuñez Reyes, CCHW

Si ya ha tomado una capacitación de Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios y desea orientación sobre cómo solicitar la certificación de CHW en RI, en Español ¡Este taller es para usted! Este taller virtual es gratuito te dará consejos, preparar tu portafolio. Tenga en cuenta: CHWARI no proporciona la certificación en sí; esa autoridad reside en la Junta de Certificación de RI. Este taller te brindara una orientación básica, pero lo remitirá al RICB para preguntas más complejas.

Esta presentacion sera via Zoom con Paola Nuñez Reyes, CCHW

¡Requisitos importantes!

Debe haber completado con éxito la Capacitación como CHW de Competencia Básica

Debe contar con al menos 6 meses de experiencia laboral a tiempo completo como CHW o 1000 horas de voluntariado como CHW.

Debe poder presentar pruebas de lo anterior.

Register

Email pnunezreyes@ric.edu con preguntas.

“Obtener mi certificación CHW me ayudó a conseguir un ascenso en mi trabajo. También me ayudó a seguir adelante con la obtención de una Licenciatura. Convertirse en una CCHW puede abrir tantas oportunidades, que vale la pena el tiempo y el esfuerzo para obtener la Certificación.” – Wendy Sanchez, CCHW, Resident Services Manager, ONE Neighborhood Builders

Learn How to Apply for Certification!

Begin preparing your CHW application, including portfolio, for submission to the RI Certification Board.

If 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.

Important Requirements!

Must have successfully completed a CHW Core Training.

Must have at least 6 months of full-time work as a CHW or 1,000 volunteer hours as a CHW.

Must be able to provide evidence of the above.

“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

Public Health CCHW Training
2026-01-24 08:30 - 16:00
Application is Open!

January 24th-Feb 28th*, 2026Saturdays, in-person at RIC9am-5pm

CHWARI is excited to offer this training in Public Health to Rhode Island CHWs and we are thrilled that we get to offer it in person!!! This training is for Rhode Island certified CCHWs only.

Apply Here

Community Health Workers will:

Acquire a deeper understanding of the areas of public health and relationships between health of individuals, organized entities, and systems.

Gain the skills necessary to advocate for systems-level change towards improving public health in RI.

Have a working knowledge of RI Public Health infrastructure and how the CHW role fits into it.

Understand career/educational options in public health and the skills and educational opportunities necessary to advance and be successfully employed in these areas.

Understand how individuals are impacted from systemic racism and social determinants of health; where they live, learn, work and play.

Training Modules Include:

The CHW Role in Public Health

The Impact of Place on Health Outcomes

CHW Core Skills & Data Literacy: Collecting, Understanding, Informing, and Visualizing Data

3.b CHW Core Skills & Data Literacy: Communicating with Data

Advocating for Change: Public Health Policy and CHW Leadership

RI Public Health Infrastructure

Partners in Advancing Public Health

Careers in Public Health

Understanding Case Studies: Tools for Learning and Evaluation

Self-care and Final Presentation Prep

Final Presentations & Debrief

Earn 30 hours towards your CHW Certification!

The in-person Public Health Training will be on five Saturdays at Rhode Island College. January 24th, 31st, Feb 7th, (No Feb 14th!), Feb 21st, Feb 24th, 2026. There will be 40 hours of in-class time. Attendance is required at all class sessions.

Please be sure to fill out ALL THREE SECTIONS of the application. The deadline for the application is January 16th . If you have any questions, please email Anna Nerbonne or anerbonne@ric.edu, David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu.

Apply Here

Link to apply, in case the buttons aren’t working: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi-_4SPcsli0BrXGefRBKV16e92RPPIQ8EexBJ3lSmUr2mCw/viewform?usp=send_form

Asthma Core Training for CHW and MA
2026-02-04 09:00 - 17:00
Apply by January 16th!

See PDF Flyer

Application Link

Job Readiness Bootcamp
2026-02-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Fridays: February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th9:30am-3pmIn-Person @Rhode Island College

Be ready when your dream job opens up!

Description – We encourage CHWs and other direct service staff who are currently in the field or returning to the field, and who want to build confidence at work, strengthen professionalism, support their well-being, and grow in their careers, to apply for this in-person Job Readiness Bootcamp. The training focuses on practical workplace skills, self-care and wellness, stress and time management, professional boundaries, and strategies to prevent burnout and support work-life balance.

This in-person, 24-hour Job Readiness Training is funded by the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College. The training will take place on four Fridays—February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided on campus at Rhode Island College, and attendance at all sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion.

These hours ‘count’ towards CHW Certification and Recertification with the RICB!

Please register no later than January 30th, 2026 at 5pm, Link may close due to high demand!

Register

Latinx CHW Support Group
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS

Si! 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.

New Zoom

Este 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.

Obtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo!

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado.

La continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation.

Latinx CHW Support Group

This 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!

Facilitated by Wiston Delgado, CCHW and Lina Roman, CCHW.

Zoom

Email Wiston Delgado for the zoom link.

The continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund.

Certification Application Workshop (in English)
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30
Learn How to Apply for Certification!

Begin preparing your CHW application, including portfolio, for submission to the RI Certification Board.

If 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.

“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

Certification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services, so register today!

This workshop is open to those who:

Have 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)

Are employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years

Have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years

If you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities.

Register for this workshop ASAP!

If you have any questions, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu.

February 12th Certification Workshop – Zoom Registration Link: https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/rLx4yiVhQoyvP9YmsDR1SA

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Dementia Training (English)
2026-02-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
This five-hour training (offered in English) is designed for direct care staff working with older adults and their caretakers. The training is designed to increase your knowledge and practice skills to support work with older adults. This training opportunity is designed for direct care staff who are working directly with older adults or in settings that serve older adults.

The training will be held on Saturday February 21st from 9am-2pm at RI College in Alger Hall, Room 107.

Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Please Register BY 2/13 @ 9pm – space is limited.

Learning Objectives

Reinforce awareness of Dementia and the diseases that cause it.

Strengthen understanding of Person-Centered Care (PCC) as a best practice approach when working with people living with Dementia and their care partners.

Use vignettes to develop critical thinking skills related to navigating the care continuum through the stages of dementia.

Questions- contact Tonya Glantz tglantz@ric.edu.

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