Roadmap Summit Recap

Roadmap Summit Recap!

On December 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) hosted a special summit at District Hall in Providence to celebrate the progress of the CHW Roadmap project including its four key components: CHW Role, Agency, and Leadership; Payment and Sustainability; Person, Place-based Coordination; and Workforce Development for Supervisors and CHWs.

  At the summit, 78 attendees gathered to hear from the four CHW Roadmap teams, who shared their progress, accomplishments, and challenges.

The summit was opened by Jerome Larkin, MD, Director of Health, RIDOH, and Deborah Garneau, MA, Maternal Child Health Director, RIDOH, both of whom emphasized the work of the implementation teams as well as the vital role of the community health worker in Rhode Island. Sherri Ohly, Envision Co-Director, then led a discussion on Sustaining CHW’s in times of change followed by a session on Civic Engagement co-led by Arthur Handy, Representative District 18, State of Rhode Island & Special Project Manager, FSRI and Cristy Romero, CHW, Jenks Park Pediatrics, FSRI.

The day concluded with a world fair which was a valuable opportunity for feedback and collaboration, allowing CHWs and stakeholders to identify key connection points and strategies to propel the work forward. Closing remarks where provided by Kristine Campagna, Associate Director of Health, Division of Community Health and Equity (RIDOH) and James Day, CPS, Health Program Administrator, RIDOH.

Sign up to join the CHW strategy meetings here and view the full roadmap.

Swanette Shares 12/16/24

This information was shared in an email from Swanette Salazar CCHW on 12/16/24, in her role as the Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI). Some of this info is in the CHWARI Newsletter – some is not due to time issues. We will try to post updates like this on our website so that all resources are ‘out there!’ We are working on a way to coordinate communications better. 

Hi everyone,

As we approach the holiday season, I invite you to reflect on all you are grateful for and the amazing accomplishments we have made. Let’s also think about the challenges and use these lessons to improve next year.

I appreciate your friendship, the community we are building, and our partnership. I am also thankful for the dedicated workforce of community leaders in Rhode Island who unite with a common goal: to make our state a better place for everyone.

Have you heard about…?

  • The Stanford Center for Early Childhood is looking to interview first-time fathers. They are hoping to gain more understanding on the involvement and roles fathers play in feeding their young children. Learn more here.
  • Minimum wage is increasing in 2025 in RI from $14 to $15 an hour.
  • Local Social Security offices are no longer taking walk-in appointments. Learn how to get help here.
  • The Care Transformation Collaborative of Rhode Island (CTC-RI), in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), is excited to offer up to 15 Community Health Workers the opportunity to participate in the Asthma Basics Training Program. This comprehensive program spans two days in-person sessions, totaling 9 hours with a virtual assessment via zoom (to be scheduled on the last day of class). See the attached PDF for more information.
    • Apply here.  – Applications Open: December 11, 2024  –  Applications due: January 17, 2024
  • This year’s public statement from the Surgeon General calls attention to the importance of parental stress, mental health and well-being, stressors unique to parenting, and the bidirectional relationship between parental mental health and child outcomes. Find more resources here.

Advocacy & Legislation

Professional Development, Opportunities, Resources

Community Resources, Opportunities, & Events

  • Youth-Led Holiday Community Event – 12/14 from 9-1pm . Flyer here. Community youths and Y4US Hope Gardeners by CC4ES created various Rhody Grows Hope items (repurposed from the recyclables) as holiday gift items, and are facilitating this community event.

Self-Care

Articles + Videos + Podcasts

Potential Funding Opportunities and Request for proposals

Happy Holidays!

Swanette

Swanette Salazar CCHW

Lead Community Health Worker – First Connections Program

Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI)
salazarsw@familyserviceri.org

I use she/her/hers pronouns! How about you?

CHW Gets Grant to Continue Latinx Support Group!!!!

Congratulations to CCHW Wiston Delgado and the members of RI’s Latinx CHW Support Group! There aren’t enough emojis to show how excited we are!  

This group was started two years ago with seed money from RIDOH’s CDC grant and was supported by CHWARI and our former Bilingual Program Coordinator, Lina Roman.  It was created it to give Spanish speaking CHWs a much needed place to prevent compassion fatigue and share resources in their native language. This fall, when the original funding source expired, Wiston Delgado, CCHW, applied for the funding necessary to keep the group going… and the Rhode Island Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund said yes!  

Wiston is excited to share, “I never tried anything like this before, but as a CHW, the thing we do is make connections. I read about the funding source for Rhode Island Latinos in a newsletter. Then I asked the director of a non-profit I knew if they would sponsor my application. They helped me do it.  When the letter came last week I couldn’t believe it!”  A big shout out the Educational Center for Arts & Science (Teatro ECAS) for agreeing to be a non-profit partner with Wiston to make the group eligible for the grant!

Tonya Glantz, of Rhode Island College’s Institute for Eductation in Healthcare and CHWARI, shared, “IEH and CHWARI applaud the continued success of the Latinx support group.  Their dedication to upholding the voices of this group is inspiring and is creating change within the field of community health work.”

The support group’s next meeting will be their in-person holiday gathering on 12/20 from 3pm-5pm. (We originally had it at the wrong time!).  Space is limited but if you would like to attend, you can email Wiston.

They will resume their regular zoom schedule on January 14th at noon. In addition to their meetings they have a very active WhatsApp chat for members to share resources and receive support daily. 

Join them to get the support you need to do the hard work you do!!!!  

Bilingual Community Health Worker

Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island
Part-time, 15-20 hours
$20-25/hr
Bilingual Spanish Required

About the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island:

The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI) is Rhode Island’s only 501(c)(3) non-profit agency dedicated solely to increasing awareness of brain injury and its consequences, providing education to prevent brain injury and enhancing the quality of life for those affected by brain injury. 

The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI) offers a comprehensive lending resource library, facilitates support groups, conducts screenings, and provides educational trainings. Additionally, BIARI actively engages in state and federal advocacy efforts and assists individuals with both traumatic and acquired brain injuries in accessing critical information to make informed decisions about available services and supports.

Job Summary:

BIARI is seeking a part-time bilingual Community Health Worker (CHW) to collaborate with the resource facilitation team in engaging underserved populations across the state. Key responsibilities include facilitating newly developed support groups, assisting resource facilitation staff with research and outreach initiatives, contributing to the development of educational materials, conducting senior safety awareness trainings, and providing in-house translation support as needed.

Compensation and Scheduling:

Pay Range: $22–$25 per hour, commensurate with experience

BIARI is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in a very flexible, part-time role requiring 15–20 hours per week. This position offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience and is perfect for professionals seeking work-life balance, parents looking for hours during the school day, or those interested in supplementing a second-shift job.

Essential Functions:

  • Facilitate Support Groups: BIARI seeks to expand its current support group offerings by establishing three new statewide groups. One of these groups will be exclusively for Spanish-speaking individuals, with a focus on serving Rhode Islanders aged 60 and older living with brain injuries. The CHW role would include the coordination/facilitation of these newly formed groups.
  • Resource Facilitation: BIARI employs two staff resource facilitators, CHW would support their efforts by offering translation services, conducting client follow-ups, and assisting with research and referrals as required.
  • Senior Safety Awareness Training: The CHW will support grant-funded initiatives in collaboration with the Office of Healthy Aging by conducting in-home and community-based safety assessments for Rhode Island’s senior (60+) brain injury population.
  • Outreach: The CHW will play a key role in extending outreach efforts to previously underserved areas of the state, ensuring equitable access to BIARI’s services and supports for individuals of all ages, ethnicities, races, orientations, and disabling conditions.
  • Translation: The CHW will be responsible for providing Spanish language translation and interpretation support as needed, both during client meetings and in the development of educational and informational materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, professionals, and community partners.
  • Ability to conduct outreach and engage with underserved populations across Rhode Island, promoting equitable access to BIARI’s services and supports.
  • Applicant must have reliable transportation and the willingness to travel throughout the state, as needed.
  • Openness to conducting in-home and community-based safety assessments for older adults with brain injuries.
  • Technical proficiency, to include the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excell, Power Point)
  • Comfortable presenting to groups, including consumers, stakeholders, and professionals.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience working with and providing support to individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions preferred.
  • Certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) is preferred; non-certified candidates must obtain certification within 18 months of hire.

How to Apply:

Please forward your resume, along with a letter of interest to Neil@Biari.org, or call our offices at (401)228-3319 for more information.

Hiring Policy:

The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all hiring practices.

The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI) believes in fair and equal opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.  Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of BIARI and employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications.  BIARI aims to build and nurture a diverse and inclusive organization reflecting the values and principles inherent in our mission and vision.   

Community Health Worker HEZ

EBCAP
Full-time, Temporary
Warren/Bristol
Bilingual or ASL preferred

Community Health Worker – Health Equity Zone (HEZ)

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full-time, part-year, temporary Community Health Worker who will collaborate with Warren and Bristol Health Equity Zone (HEZ), East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), community partners, and residents.

Responsibilities:

The Community Health Worker will provide outreach at community gathering places, events, local spaces, and high-traffic areas where people congregate. Increase collaboration with populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 by engaging local influencers to increase awareness, reduce social isolation, and strengthen social cohesion.

Guide individuals and families to practice positive, responsible health behaviors through emotional and social support, provide coaching and problem-solving strategies, and monitor and reinforce progress on health behavior goals. Support efforts to expand resources for those socially isolated through referrals to health, behavioral health, and social support services.

Build an inventory of local resources that will help to connect people to needed services and supports, and to identify service systems gaps and barriers.

May provide direct staffing support to EBCAP departments such as the food pantry and Family Center to meet identified populations where they are. Enter demographic and service data into EBCAP’s client database as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. An associate degree in social science, research, public health-related field, or equivalent work experience in a similar field is preferred.

Applicants with bilingual capabilities and/or proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) are encouraged to apply.

Certification through the RI Certification Board (RICB) as a Community Health Worker (CHW) OR requirements met to sit for the CHW certification exam within 12 months preferred.

EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.

TO APPLY: https://ebcap.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/02c9ec45-c99e-cc57-20b0-1eb1e5dba09a/apply?source=3261406-CS-30162

Join the National Network of Hispanic Community Health Workers!

Are you a Hispanic Community Health Worker? (Español abajo)

Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina (CIML) invites you to be part of a network that offers you professional growth opportunities, access to development projects, and ongoing support in Spanish and in a culturally appropriate manner.

🔹 Benefits of being a member:

  •   Exclusive access to professional development projects: Participate in training, seminars, and workshops specifically designed for Hispanic CHWs.
  •   Support network: Connect with other CHWs from different states and share experiences, resources, and effective work strategies.
  •   Resources in Spanish and culturally appropriate: Get tools to improve your practice and service to the community.
  •   Professional growth opportunities: Expand your job opportunities and contribute to your development in the community and mental health field.

🔹 More than 15 years of experience in the Eastern United States and 8 years of national and international expansion, with members in California, Texas, Arizona, Washington, Florida, New York, Puerto Rico, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Illinois, Georgia, Nevada, Colorado, and more.

📲 Register here and start enjoying all these benefits:  

Register

This project is led by the Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina (CIML), a leader in mental health, behavioral health, integrated social services, and community health in Spanish and in a culturally appropriate manner.

💬 Share this invitation with other Hispanic CHWs and let’s strengthen our professional community together.

🌟 We look forward to having you!

¡Únete a la Red Nacional de Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud Hispanos!

¿Eres Trabajador(a) Comunitario(a) de la Salud Hispano(a)?

Te invitamos a ser parte de una red que te brinda oportunidades de crecimiento profesional, acceso a proyectos de desarrollo, y soporte continuo en idioma español y de una manera culturalmente apropiada. 

🔹 Beneficios de ser miembro:

  •   – Acceso exclusivo a proyectos de desarrollo profesional: Participa en capacitaciones, seminarios y talleres diseñados específicamente para TCS Hispanos.
  •   – Red de apoyo: Conecta con otros TCS de diferentes estados y comparte experiencias, recursos y estrategias de trabajo efectivas.
  •   – Recursos en español y culturalmente apropiados: Obtén herramientas para mejorar tu práctica y servicio a la comunidad.
  •   – Oportunidades de crecimiento profesional: Amplía tus oportunidades laborales y contribuye a tu desarrollo en el ámbito comunitario y de salud mental.

🔹 Más de 15 años de experiencia en la región este de Estados Unidos y 8 años de expansión nacional e internacional, con miembros en California, Texas, Arizona, Washington, Florida, New York, Puerto Rico, Wisconsin, Carolina del Norte, Illinois, Georgia, Nevada, Colorado y más.

📲 Regístrate aquí y empieza a disfrutar de todos estos beneficios:  

Regístrate

Este proyecto es realizado por Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina (CIML), líder en servicios de salud mental, salud del comportamiento, asistencia social integral y salud comunitaria en idioma español y de manera culturalmente apropiada.

💬 Comparte esta invitación con otros TCS Hispanos y fortalezcamos juntos nuestra comunidad profesional.

🌟 ¡Te esperamos!

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Community Health Worker

Davinci Center for Community Progress
Providence
Full-time, $20/hr and Health Insurance
RI CHW Certification Preferred
Work with senior citizens

Job Summary:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted community member who provides senior citizens with culturally appropriate health education, outreach, and social support. The CHW will work closely with healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations to improve the health outcomes of senior citizens by connecting them with necessary health services and resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Outreach and Education:

  • Conduct outreach activities to identify seniors in need of health services.
  • Educate seniors on health topics, including chronic disease prevention, mental health, nutrition, and wellness.
  • Facilitate health education workshops, support groups, and informational sessions.

Case Management:

  • Assist seniors in navigating the healthcare system, including making appointments, understanding medical instructions, and accessing services.
  • Conduct needs assessments to identify barriers to care and develop individualized care plans.
  • Provide follow-up support to ensure seniors are linked to appropriate services and that their health needs are being met.

Referral and Resource Coordination:

  • Develop relationships with local healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations.
  • Refer clients to healthcare providers, social services, and community resources, such as food pantries, housing assistance, and transportation services.
  • Track and document referrals and outcomes using case management software.

Advocacy:

  • Advocate for seniors by helping them navigate healthcare and social service systems.
  • Provide support and guidance in addressing social determinants of health, such as housing, food security, and employment.
  • Work with community leaders and stakeholders to address health disparities and improve access to care.
  • Program Promotion and Community Engagement:
  • Promote health programs and services through community events, social media, and other outreach strategies.
  • Engage seniors in program activities and encourage participation in health initiatives.
  • Collect and report data on community needs, service utilization, and program outcomes.
  • Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, services provided, and outcomes achieved.
  • Prepare reports on outreach activities, program participation, and health outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in program evaluation and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications:

  • Education: A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or a related field is preferred.
  • Certification: Community Health Worker certification preferred; if not Certified, successful applicant must earn certification within 18 months of hire date.
  • Experience: Prior experience in community outreach, case management, or healthcare services is strongly preferred. Familiarity with the community being served is essential.

Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with clients and community members.
  • Knowledge of local health and social service resources.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
  • Basic computer skills, including familiarity with case management software or databases.

Other Requirements:

  • Language Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Transportation: A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for outreach activities.

Working Conditions:

  • This position may involve fieldwork, including home visits, community events, and travel to local healthcare facilities.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to attend community events or conduct outreach activities.
  • Compensation: $20.00 per hour and health insurance

How to Apply

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Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Hannah Kahn at hannahkahn@davincicenter.org.

Spanish Bilingual Community Health Worker/Healthcare Navigator Position

Conexión Latina Newport
Full time 40 hours + benefits
$20.00-22.00 hour based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Based in Newport

See Their Listing


Overview
Under the direction of Conexion Latina Newport (CLN) in conjunction with the Newport Health Equity
Zone (HEZ), the Bilingual Community Health Worker/Healthcare Navigator (CHW) will work with the
Hispanic community on Aquidneck Island to create and foster access to all of their health needs and
assist in obtaining health insurance and/or financial assistance when necessary. They will also build and
foster relationships with local health and mental health organizations and all organizations that
contribute to overall health and wellness, to aid them in becoming more in-tuned and competent both
culturally and linguistically to the needs of the Hispanic community. The Bilingual Community Health
Worker will be required to participate in, and complete, the state Community Health Worker certification
program, which can be done while working, as well as the Healthcare Navigator certification provided by
Healthsource RI. This is a grant funded position for 40 hours a week, for a period of 1 year, with potential
for renewal depending on funding.

Essential Job Functions

  • Advocate for the needs of community and individuals to our program partners, local health providers and businesses
  • Create and maintain honest and effective relationships with community healthcare partners
  • Promote wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information to residents and community partners
  • Assist families in applying for healthcare insurance and/or financial support for healthcare needs
  • Plan, coordinate and implement community health events such as vaccination clinics, health fairs, workshops, etc.
  • Participate in community meetings, gatherings and events with community members to promote civic involvement and health & wellness
  • Work in the CLN office and provide support as needed by walk-in clients.
  • Use a holistic approach to understanding that all basic needs lead to health and wellness and all types of support provided will improve health outcomes.
  • Build individual capacity to achieve professional development. This will include:
    • Participation in and complete Community Health Worker Certification Course
    • Participating in regular meetings with supervisor
    • Participation in meetings with other community health agencies and partners
    • Participation in relevant RIDOH and HEZ workshops
    • Participation in regular Community Healthworker resource meetings
    • Participation in Healthcare Navigator Training
  • Keep CLN staff updated and in the loop about resources, community issues and new initiatives
  • Demonstrate progress through program assessment and evaluation
  • Work to eliminate barriers and advocate for systemic change through creating sustainable programs that actively engage resident voice and community partners
  • Bring inspirational presence, reliable leadership, and enthusiasm for CLN’s mission and vision to community meetings, task forces, and other strategic sites.
  • Complete monthly reporting requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Fully Bilingual English/Spanish required (speak, read, write)
  • A resident of the Aquidneck Island Hispanic community will be prioritized
  • Comfort working with diverse populations
  • Flexibility and willingness to grow in response to community needs or changes in the field.
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team member availability to work occasional evening or weekend events
  • Ability to effectively build relationships with a wide variety of constituents including youth parents, other residents, health and human services professionals, and decision-makers at all levels.
  • Ability to apply creative and critical thinking to improve existing strategies
  • Strong computer and social media skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality


Logistics:
This is an in person position working out of the CLN office at 170 Broadway, Newport.
Candidate should have reliable transportation to get back and forth to work in any weather

How to apply:

Submit letter of interest and resume to Conexion Latina Newport via email info@clnewport.org

Hiring Policy:
Conexion Latina Newport provides equal employment opportunity to everyone without regard
to age, race, sex, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship
status, disability, native language or covered veteran status. In addition, we prioritize the hiring
and promotion of members of the Aquidenck Island Hispanic community


Organizational Summary
Conexión Latina Newport (CLN) was founded in 2019 in response to the inequities and vulnerability of
the Hispanic Community living in Newport and their lack of access to basic resources needed to meet
their daily needs. We work as a connector between community members and local agencies and city
entities such as schools, city hall and community health and wellness organizations, to break down the
cultural and language barriers that hinder their access. We also work with agencies and the city to build
better systems and competencies to better serve the community, and the city as a whole. We advocate,
educate and build relationships for long term change to systemic issues.
CLN is a Hispanic, bilingual, woman lead organization, which prioritizes the hiring and employment of
Hispanics.


Mission
The mission of Conexion Latina is to educate, inform, mobilize and advocate for all Hispanics in
Newport, as well as advise and partner with social services, education and government
agencies, on how they best meet the needs of the Newport Hispanic Community. Through
relationship and trust building, we will bolster needed services, ensure accessible systems, and
create the communities confidence to access those services.


Vision:
Conexion Latina Newport envisions a better, healthier and more fulfilling life for Hispanics living
in Newport. We will continue to work with the community to create a prosperous, healthy and
confident lifestyle that includes education, access and community involvement. Newport will be
a city where all public Government, community and educational agencies will be capable of
meeting the needs of the Hispanic community, will be fully accessible and will be a comfortable
place for them to receive and give help and support.

Swanette Shares 11/12/24

This information was shared in an email from Swanette Salazar CCHW, in her role as the Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI). Some of this info is in the CHWARI Newsletter – some is not due to time issues. We will try to post updates like this on our website so that all resources are ‘out there!’ We are working on a way to coordinate communications better. 🙂

Hi everyone,

After a much-needed newsletter hiatus, I am back! I hope you all are able to take time to reflect on the amazing work you have all been doing this year! Cheers to you! ❤ You all do so much and are a huge part in making RI better, one interaction at a time.

Have you heard about…?

  • 12/12 | 1pm MLPB Legal Problem-Solving Community of Practice  | Register here
  • The MCH Section at APHA is requesting participants for a study. This study is intended to understand the impact of environments, culture, and social experiences on Black Maternal-Fetal attachment, to bridge the knowledge gap, advance the connection to infant and early childhood development, inform health practices, and enhance the well-being of Black mothers and their infants. See flyer below and contact Tracey at MFARESEARCHTEA@GMAIL.COM

Advocacy & Legislation

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  • National CHW Policy Working Group – Join us in a national ongoing conversation around federal developments, national advocacy opportunities, and promote CHW Unity. Learn more and register here.
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Professional Development, Opportunities, Resources

  • 11/12 Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture ( 12-1pm)
    • Let’s Talk About Diabetes: Strategies for Management and Patient Engagement
  • See attached flyer for a Diabetes Prevention Program starting soon at the North Providence Library.
  • Join the upcoming informational sessions to learn more on the RI Certified Professional Midwifery Equity Initiative Class of 2028. Download flier here. Learn more here.
    • Upcoming info sessions will be 11/14, 12/12, and 1/9 at 6pm
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Community Resources, Opportunities, & Events

  • Free Flu and COVID vaccines. No registration required

 

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  • Join BCBSRI and the Brown University School of Public Health for a panel discussion about the state of household food insecurity and for the release of the 2024 RI Life Index Finding.
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Self-Care

Articles + Videos + Podcasts

Potential Funding Opportunities and Request for proposals

Hakuna Matata!

Swanette

Swanette Salazar CCHW

Lead Community Health Worker – First Connections Program

Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI)
salazarsw@familyserviceri.org

I use she/her/hers pronouns! How about you?

Ribbon Cutting at New Independent CHW Business!

On October 25th, 2024, Franyelys “Frannie” West, proudly pictured holding a bouquet, celebrated the grand opening of RI Support Network LLC at 48 Power Road in Pawtucket.

Franyelys West, a dynamic 27-year-old Latina entrepreneur from Rhode Island, has launched her first independent community health worker business, RI Support Network LLC. Through partnerships with local directors, state representatives, and attorneys, Franyelys has created a support network dedicated to empowering families with accessible health and legal resources.

Frannie shares her motivation, “RI Support Network was born from my vision to bridge gaps in our healthcare system with trusted, compassionate support. I believe everyone, regardless of background, deserves access to the resources they need for a healthier, more resilient life. Our mission is to uplift our community, ensuring every voice is heard and every need is met.”

RI Support Network LLC offers personalized services to help clients navigate healthcare, access social services, and find legal resources. The team welcomes walk-ins and takes referrals, with bilingual staff ready to assist. Franyelys and her team are dedicated to making support as accessible as possible, whether in person, by phone, or through text. For more information, call (401) 376-2726 or email fw@risupportnetwork.org.

Visit their new website at risupportnetwork.org to learn more about their mission and how they’re making a difference in the community.