Food Security
- Kids Café: https://rifoodbank.org/what-we-do/food-bank-programs/kids-cafe/
- RI Community Food Bank Food Assistance Search Tool
- Meals on Wheels Rhode Island: https://www.rimeals.org/
- 211 number/webpage
- SNAP Outreach, useful for those signing people up for SNAP
Housing
- Rhode Island Housing: https://www.rihousing.com/homeowner-assistance/
- Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless: https://www.rihomeless.org/
Education
- CHWARI CHW Core Competency Training – offered twice a year – email interest to joinchwari@gmail.com
- CHWARI Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes Management Training – offered throughout the year – email interest to joinchwari@gmail.com
- CHWARI CHWs Working with Older Adults Training – offered throughout the year – email interest to joinchwari@gmail.com
- Clinica Esperanza Advanced Navegante Training
- Community Health Innovations CHW training by employer contract
- Global Community Health Workers: http://www.chwcentral.org/about-chw-central
Outreach methods training in Spanish
New England Public Health Training Center’s CHW self-paced online training Introduction to Outreach Methods and Strategies is also available in Spanish: Introducción a los Métodos y Estrategias de Alcance.
Introducción a los Métodos y Estrategias de Alcance
¿Cómo pueden los trabajadores en el campo de la salud crear planes de alcance
efectivos que resuelvan las necesidades de las poblaciones vulnerables? Conoce
los componentes clave de un plan de alcance efectivo.
Tras completar este curso, podrás:
- Describir qué son las tareas de alcance y los componentes del
- Modelo de Alcance de la Salud
- Identificar las cualidades y características de una población
vulnerable y qué inicia el trabajo de alcance - Conocer tips que te mantendrán seguro en tus esfuerzos
- Describir cómo seleccionar métodos y estrategias de alcance
efectivos - Listar los elementos de un plan de alcance efectivo
Visit www.nephtc.org
RI DOH Report “CHWs in RI”
RI Department of Health Report “Community Health Workers in RI: Growing a public health workforce for a healthier state”: To find out about CHWs in RI — where they work, what they do, how they train, who funds them, who gets CHW services, see the full report by linking here.
Smiles for life- An oral Health Curriculum
Smiles for Life produces educational resources to ensure the integration of oral health and primary care. Register and take the online training at this link: www.smilesforlifeoralhealth.org
Ideas for crafting CHW Programs in Rural Communities
For ideas about crafting community health programs in rural areas, link here.
YouTube video promoting Community Health Network Classes
Health & WellBeing
- Rhode Island Free Clinic: https://www.rifreeclinic.org/
- Clinica Esperanza https://www.aplacetobehealthy.org/
- Department of Health RI: https://health.ri.gov/
- 24 Hour Buprenorphine Hotline
- National Alliance on Mental Illness RI support groups
Workforce
- RI Department of Labor and Training: https://www.employri.org/vosnet/Default.aspx
- CHWARI Jobs Page
LGBTQ+
- Youth Pride: https://www.youthprideri.org/
- SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders
Elder
- Senior Living in Rhode Island: https://www.caring.com/senior-living/rhode-island
- Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging: https://oha.ri.gov/
- Age Friendly RI: https://agefriendlyri.org/
Families
- Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN): https://ripin.org/about/
- Family Service of Rhode Island: https://www.familyserviceri.org/
- Administration for Children and Families (ACF): https://www.acf.hhs.gov/
Additional Community Resources
- United Way of Rhode Island: https://www.unitedwayri.org/
- Cross Roads of Rhode Island: https://www.crossroadsri.org/
- Community Care Alliance: https://www.communitycareri.org/Home.aspx
- Department of Human Resources: https://dhs.ri.gov/
- RI Community Association of Community and Action Agency https://www.ricommunityaction.org/
HIV/AIDS
- AIDS Project Rhode Island: https://aidsprojectri.org/
- Rhode Island Department of Health Resource Page: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/general/about/hlthcare.htm#adap
- Lifespan of RI: https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/aidshiv-immunology-center/hiv-support-organizations
Mental Health & aDDICTION
- NAMI: https://namirhodeisland.org/
- Mental Health Association of RI: https://mhari.org/
- Overcoming Addiction During Covid-19 an article that discusses ways to avoid alcohol addiction during these difficult times and provide treatments
- Can Depression Lead to Substance Use? Describes symptoms of depression and provides treatment options to help those who are struggling
- Covid-19 & Addiction An article that explains the risks of being untreated and provides treatment options for those who are struggling
- Pandemic Problem Drinking explains signs of addiction and provides sober activities for individuals to practice
- Reliable, free resources to help yourself or a loved one. https://alcoholawareness.org/
For those seeking help with addiction, see the free rehab directory to locate the nearest treatment facilities
Veterans’ Needs
VA Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans
Current VA Loan Rates Available Locally
Top 60 Veteran & Military-Friendly Employers
College Resources for Veterans and Their Families
Top 10 Work from Home Jobs for Military Spouses & Veterans with Disability
Trusted Military and Veteran Service Organizations
Highly-Rated Nonprofits Dedicated to Veterans and Military Service Members
Disabilities
- RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals: https://bhddh.ri.gov/
- Community Partnership Network of Rhode Island (CPNRI): https://www.cpnri.org/