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SUMMARY:Dementia Training (English)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe training will be held on Saturday February 21st from 9am-2pm at RI College in Alger Hall\, Room 107.  \n\n\n\nMorning refreshments and lunch will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease Register BY 2/13 @ 9pm – space is limited. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nReinforce awareness of Dementia and the diseases that cause it.\n\n\n\nStrengthen understanding of Person-Centered Care (PCC) as a best practice approach when working with people living with Dementia and their care partners.\n\n\n\nUse vignettes to develop critical thinking skills related to navigating the care continuum through the stages of dementia. \n\n\n\n\nQuestions- contact Tonya Glantz tglantz@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/dementia-training-english/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
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SUMMARY:Job Readiness Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Fridays: February 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, and 27th9:30am-3pmIn-Person @Rhode Island College \n\n\n\nBe ready when your dream job opens up!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription – 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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.  \n\n\n\nThese hours ‘count’ towards CHW Certification and Recertification with the RICB! \n\n\n\nPlease register no later than January 30th\, 2026 at 5pm\, Link may close due to high demand!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/job-readiness-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
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SUMMARY:Working with Schools to Support Youth Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:About the class \n\n\n\nThis 30-hour\, hybrid training is offered by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare.  It will prepare you to build effective partnerships to support student mental health in partnership with schools and families. Participants will learn about current issues\, roles and responsibilities\, laws\, policies\, and procedures\, and practices that support strong working relationships between providers in and outside of schools.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will work together to develop shared understanding of the role of the various professionals and to develop and share practice strategies that can support their work with youth\, families\, and schools. \n\n\n\nSchedule:  \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 5th\, Online Work begins\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 (Friday) 9AM – 2PM – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\nSeptember 17 (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nSeptember 19 (Friday) 9AM – 2PM – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\nSeptember 24 (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nSeptember 26 (Friday) 9AM – 2PM – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for individuals working in school-adjacent organizations that serve youth and/or families. Its content is also appropriate for undergraduate or graduate students in education or mental health fields who are interested in working in schools or with youth and families.  \n\n\n\nPDF Flyer \n\n\n\nDocumented completion of this course would count as 30 training hours towards the Rhode Island Certification Board’s Community Health Worker training requirement for certification and recertification.  \n\n\n\n\nLearn more!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/working-with-schools-to-support-youth-mental-health-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:CPR-AED Training
DESCRIPTION:If you need to renew your CPR-AED American Red Cross Certification or if you need it to apply for the CHW Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes Management (CVD-DM) Specialization\, this 3 hour course will provide the training and certification you need. It is offered by the RI Department of Health and Rhode Island College. \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 6th\, 2025\n\n\n\n9am-12pm in person at RI College\, Alger Hall 108\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited and will take the first 15 people who register. A confirmation email will be sent confirming your acceptance or notifying you if the training is full.Please contact Tonya Glantz – tglantz@ric.edu with questions. \n\n\n\nSubmit interest!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/cpr-aed-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 5/9/25 from 9:00am – 12pm at Rhode Island College as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training.  \n\n\n\nThis training explores the consequences that exposure to trauma and adverse childhood experiences have on the lives of individuals and families. The presentation focuses on identifying different types of trauma/adversities; understanding common reactions to trauma; learning about the impact of trauma on brain development; and the influence of culture on trauma. Helpful strategies to utilize when working with and interacting with individuals who have been impacted by trauma will be explored. Attention will also be given to the importance of self-care for professionals. \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 attendees though the form may accept more responses.   Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to the first registrants 2 business days prior to the event.  \n\n\n\nCertificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-person-5/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T090000
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Suicide: Screening\, Prevention and Response Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screen Version \n\n\n\nEvery 11 minutes\, someone in the United States dies by suicide. Suicide is a preventable public health problem and prevention depends in large part on appropriate screening and response. In order for school districts to meet the guidelines set forth within the Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act\, The Bradley Learning Exchange has developed the Suicide: Prevention\, Screening and Response training specifically geared to-wards educational settings for individuals who do not have a background in behavioral health.  \n\n\n\nPlease join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 5/2/2025 from 9am – 12pm on the RIC campus as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training. \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 trainees though the form may accept more responses. Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 1 day prior to the event.  \n\n\n\nCertificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/suicide-prevention-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
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SUMMARY:Intimate Partner Violence Training
DESCRIPTION:Intimate Partner ViolenceApril 30 – June 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nWednesdays\, 6pm-9pmIN-PERSON AT RICThe training covers a range of essential topics\, including ethical considerations\, the role of an advocate\, understanding trauma\, safety planning\, and recognizing the dynamics of IPV. Participants will learn about the dynamics of interpersonal violence including domestic violence\, sexual violence\, and human trafficking\, as well as define and identify human trafficking including labor and sex trafficking. The training explores challenges faced by advocates\, including the ability to recognize vicarious trauma and signs of burnout and to identify three things they can do for self-care. This course meets in-person every Wednesday 6pm-9pm starting April 30 through June 11. In addition to the in-person classes\, there is weekly asynchronous homework.  \n\n\n\nSpace is limited. We will accept the first 30 people who register and the registration deadline is Monday 4/28.  If you have questions\, please contact Tonya Glantz at tglantz@ric.edu or 401-456-4626. Click here for REGISTRATION
URL:https://chwari.org/event/intimate-partner-violence-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T120000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 4/11/25 from 9:00am – 12pm at Rhode Island College with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training.  \n\n\n\nThis training explores the consequences that exposure to trauma and adverse childhood experiences have on the lives of individuals and families. The presentation focuses on identifying different types of trauma/adversities; understanding common reactions to trauma; learning about the impact of trauma on brain development; and the influence of culture on trauma. Helpful strategies to utilize when working with and interacting with individuals who have been impacted by trauma will be explored. Attention will also be given to the importance of self-care for professionals. \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 attendees though the form may accept more responses.   Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to the first registrants 2 business days prior to the event.  \n\n\n\nCertificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000
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SUMMARY:Working with Schools to Support Youth Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:April 5 through May 3\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorking with Schools to Support Youth Mental Health\n\n\n\nThis 30-hour training will prepare you to build effective partnerships to support student mental health in partnership with schools and families. Participants will learn about current issues\, roles and responsibilities\, laws\, policies\, and procedures\, and practices that support strong working relationships between providers in and outside of schools. \n\n\n\nParticipants will work together to develop shared understanding of the role of the various professionals and to develop and share practice strategies that can support their work with youth\, families\, and schools.  It takes place over five sessions\, some in-person at Rhode Island College\, and some over zoom.  You must attend all sessions.   \n\n\n\nCourse Dates: \n\n\n\n\nApril 5th – pre-work begins (remote)\n\n\n\nApril 12 (Saturday) 9AM – 2PM – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\nApril 16 (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nApril 23  (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nApril 30 (Wednesday) 5:30 – 8:30 PM – Zoom\n\n\n\nMay 3 (Saturday)  9AM – 2PM  – In Person at RIC\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\nShare flyer!\n\n\n\n\nContact Joshua A. Wizer-Vecchi jwizervecchi@ric.edu with questions.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/working-with-schools-to-support-youth-mental-health/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040441
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Suicide: Screening\, Prevention and Response Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screen Version \n\n\n\nEvery 11 minutes\, someone in the United States dies by suicide. Suicide is a preventable public health problem and prevention depends in large part on appropriate screening and response. In order for school districts to meet the guidelines set forth within the Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act\, The Bradley Learning Exchange has developed the Suicide: Prevention\, Screening and Response training specifically geared to-wards educational settings for individuals who do not have a background in behavioral health.  \n\n\n\nPlease join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 3/28/2025 from 9am – 12pm on the RIC campus as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training. \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 trainees though the form may accept more reponses. Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to the first 20 registrants 1 day prior to the event. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/suicide-prevention-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040441
CREATED:20250305T190758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T190928Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 3/14/2025 from 8:00am – 4:00 pm on the RIC campus as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training.  \n\n\n\nMental Health First Aid for Adults is an eight-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy\, helping the public identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental illness. Trainees are taught how to apply the five-step action plan in a variety of situations such as helping someone through a panic attack\, engaging with someone who may be suicidal\, or assisting an individual who has overdosed. An important component of the mental health first aid course is the opportunity to practice the intervention strategy rather than to just learn about it. This simple experience can make it easier to actually apply the knowledge in a real-life situation. \n\n\n\n Certificates of completion will be provided to participants after the training.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040441
CREATED:20250117T135248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T143659Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare presents this FREE trauma-informed care training\, led by instructors from the Bradley Hospital Learning Exchange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 attendees.   Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 2 business days prior to the event. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\nPlease join us on 2/28/2025 from 9:00am – 12pm at Rhode Island College as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training.  \n\n\n\nThis training explores the consequences that exposure to trauma and adverse childhood experiences have on the lives of individuals and families. The presentation focuses on identifying different types of trauma/adversities; understanding common reactions to trauma; learning about the impact of trauma on brain development; and the influence of culture on trauma. Helpful strategies to utilize when working with and interacting with individuals who have been impacted by trauma will be explored. Attention will also be given to the importance of self-care for professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040441
CREATED:20241219T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T152423Z
UID:10001068-1738314000-1738324800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Every 11 minutes\, someone in the United States dies by suicide. Suicide is a preventable public health problem and prevention depends in large part on appropriate screening and response. In order for school districts to meet the guidelines set forth within the Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act\, The Bradley Learning Exchange has developed the Suicide: Prevention\, Screening and Response training specifically geared to-wards educational settings for individuals who do not have a background in behavioral health. \n\n\n\nPlease join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 1/31/25 from 9am – 12pm on the RIC campus as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training. \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 trainees. Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 1 day prior to the event. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\nPlease register by Monday January 25th. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/suicide-prevention-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040441
CREATED:20241216T171331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T145429Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join RIC’s Institute for Education in Healthcare for an in-person training on 1/10/2025 with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange. \n\n\n\nThis training explores the consequences that exposure to trauma and adverse childhood experiences have on the lives of individuals and families. The presentation focuses on identifying different types of trauma/adversities; understanding common reactions to trauma; learning about the impact of trauma on brain development; and the influence of culture on trauma. Helpful strategies to utilize when working with and interacting with individuals who have been impacted by trauma will be explored. Attention will also be given to the importance of self-care for professionals. \n\n\n\nRegister ASAP!  \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 attendees.   Room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 2 business days prior to the event. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:In-person at Rhode Island College \n\n\n\nSuicide: Screening\, Prevention and ResponseColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screen Version \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhode Island College’s Institute for Education Health Care is proud to partner with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange to offer this free training. \n\n\n\nEvery 11 minutes\, someone in the United States dies by suicide. Suicide is a preventable public health problem and prevention depends in large part on appropriate screening and response. In order for school districts to meet the guidelines set forth within the Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act\, The Bradley Learning Exchange has developed the Suicide: Prevention\, Screening and Response training specifically geared to-wards educational settings for individuals who do not have a background in behavioral health. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nThe room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 1 day before. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/suicide-prevention-in-person/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:IEH Bradley Learning Exchange,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:In-person at Rhode Island College \n\n\n\nThis training explores the consequences that exposure to trauma and adverse childhood experiences have on the lives of individuals and families. The presentation focuses on identifying different types of trauma/adversities; understanding common reactions to trauma; learning about the impact of trauma on brain development; and the influence of culture on trauma. Helpful strategies to utilize when working with and interacting with individuals who have been impacted by trauma will be explored. Attention will also be given to the importance of self-care for professionals. \n\n\n\nThis training will be led by instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange. The room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants by 11/20/24. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trauma-informed-care-in-person/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:This class has reached capacity.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join the Institute for Education in Healthcare on 11/15/24 from 8:00am – 4:00 pm on the RIC campus with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this in-person training.  \n\n\n\nNovember 15\, 2024            8:00am – 4:00 pm  \n\n\n\nRhode Island College\, Providence\, RI \n\n\n\nMental Health First Aid for Adults is an eight-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy\, helping the public identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental illness. Trainees are taught how to apply the five-step action plan in a variety of situations such as helping someone through a panic attack\, engaging with someone who may be suicidal\, or assisting an individual who has overdosed. An important component of the mental health first aid course is the opportunity to practice the intervention strategy rather than to just learn about it. This simple experience can make it easier to actually apply the knowledge in a real-life situation. \n\n\n\nThis class caps at 20 attendees. The room number\, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants by 11/13/24. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants. \n\n\n\n\nClass full
URL:https://chwari.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-in-person/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black Maternal Mental Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Perinatal Education Center is hosting a Black Maternal Mental Health Summit: Action Planning; The Conversation Continues at Rhode Island College on July 24\, 2023 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nThis event is the follow up from RI BMMHW23 feedback to re-design and re-imagine quality\, dedicated\, safe\, perinatal mentally healthy families.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/black-maternal-mental-health-summit/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:RI CHW Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:CHW Conference Mission:CHWs come together to advocate for the profession and pave the way towards a future of health equity in Rhode Island.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you for the wonderful energy and to all the CHW hard work that went into this successful event!\n\n\n\nAre you interested in planning next year’s conference! Connect with the CHW Voices for Leadership & Advocacy group to learn about the planning process! Check out other opportunities to connect with CHW on our Networking page! Scroll past pictures for conference presentations and resources. \n\n\n\n\nSurvey (Complete to Receive Certificate)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPost conference resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCollaborative Resilience Presentation\n\n\n\nWorkshop led by Donna Sennett \n\n\n\nCommunity Resilience Presentation\n\n\n\nWorkshop led by Ámbar Delgado and Geraldine McPhee \n\n\n\nAccompanying Resources: \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Health Workers: Department of Health (ri.gov)\n\n\n\nRhode Island’s Health Equity Zone (HEZ) Initiative: Department of Health (ri.gov)\n\n\n\nTake your ACE Test : Understand your health risks. (stopabusecampaign.org)\n\n\n\n\nEmotional Resilience Presentation\n\n\n\nWorkshop led by Wiston Delgado and Perla Fernandez \n\n\n\nAccompanying Resources: \n\n\n\n\nDr Maria Sirois website:  https://www.mariasirois.com/  \n\n\n\nTedx talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohGMg-LJCjs&t=372s\n\n\n\nTricounty programs\, including yoga\n\n\n\nYoga flyer\, free classes offered in Johnston\n\n\n\n\nProfessional Resilience Presentation\n\n\n\nWorkshop led by Swanette Salazar and Rachel Young \n\n\n\nAccompanying Resources: \n\n\n\n\nIGLOO Method for Burnout Prevention\n\n\n\nhttps://www.cdc.gov/niosh/learning/publichealthburnoutprevention/default.html\n\n\n\nhttps://www.workplacementalhealth.org/employer-resources/infographics/infographic-beating-burnout-at-work\n\n\n\nhttps://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/wellbeing/index.html\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW Communications ToolsWhat is a Community Health Worker (English) (Spanish)Training Videos (English\, Spanish\, Closed Caption) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS35A8sS2cgaykxgvv4X9lKQSWp8zbQ2c \n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\nPowerpoints from workshops coming soon! \n\n\n\nClose section\n\n\n\n\nDid you get photos taken?\n\n\n\nThey should be emailed to you shortly with a dropbox link. Check your spam folder! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island College for the Community Health Worker Conference\, where we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rhode Island. Dedicated to advocating for the profession and championing health equity\, this conference serves as a rallying point for CHWs to connect\, collaborate\, and pave the way toward the future we want for all in Rhode Island”. Through engaging sessions and dynamic discussions\, we’ll elevate the vital role of CHWs and provide a platform to honor our tireless efforts. From professional development workshops to policy discussions that center community voice\, attendees will gain invaluable insights aligned with the core competency domain required for Rhode Island CHW certification. \n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\nJoin Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island College for the Community Health Worker Conference\, where we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rhode Island. Dedicated to advocating for the profession and championing health equity\, this conference serves as a rallying point for CHWs to connect\, collaborate\, and pave the way toward the future we want for all in Rhode Island”. Through engaging sessions and dynamic discussions\, we’ll elevate the vital role of CHWs and provide a platform to honor our tireless efforts. From professional development workshops to policy discussions that center community voice\, attendees will gain invaluable insights aligned with the core competency domain required for Rhode Island CHW certification.​This conference is more than just a gathering—it’s a catalyst for positive change\, empowering CHWs to drive impactful interventions\, advocate for their communities\, and shape the landscape of health in Rhode Island. Join us as we come together to celebrate the past\, present\, and future of the CHW profession\, united in our shared commitment to fostering healthier\, more equitable communities across the state.What to ExpectDuring this day-long conference\, you’ll connect with fellow CHWs and explore interactive workshops and networking activities with partners. CHW leaders will facilitate the conference using content based on nationally recognized best practices. The conference has been designed around four key pillars to address the most pressing needs CHWs are facing :1. Self-care: Practice self-care in the face of structural challengesIdentify steps needed for self-care amidst the challenges that we face as CHWs. Find peace and balance through community grounding and protective practices. Address trauma using effective resources and principles that you can apply to your role as a community health worker.2. The CHW Profession: Amplify the value of the CHW RoleDevelop your confidence and storytelling skills to amplify the value of the community health worker role. Discover how to recognize and leverage existing community resources to strengthen your impact and effectiveness.3. Resources: Collaborate to realize community resources more fullyExplore the practice of authentic collaboration to ensure consistent access to essential community resources. Map community assets and find champions to understand the wrap-around systems needed for comprehensive care.This Event is Free!We want this conference to be accessible to all community health workers in Rhode Island. As such\, the event is entirely free for attendees.MEALS:Breakfast & Lunch will be provided. TRANSPORTATION:​​Arrival by Bus: This venue is on a RIPTA bus route.  Plan your trip here. Here is a campus map – you will also see the bus stop highlighted in “golden” yellow and this is a short walk over to John Lincoln Alger Hall\, 110.​​Arrival by Car: Parking lot B\, near Roberts Hall\, is recommended for anyone attending the full conference as Lot C and D fill up quickly.  Here is a campus map. Here are directions from Google Maps.​​Certificate of Attendance: Upon request\, we can provide this after you complete the session’s evaluation. \n\n\n\nClose section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Planning Committee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese CHWs and allies planned this conference for you! Many will facilitate individual workshops. We will add their bios as they come in! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFelix A Colon Jr\, LCSW\, CHW \n\n\n\nDirector of Family and Strengthening\, Connecting for Children and Families  \n\n\n\n\nFelix will facilitate the Networking Session \n\n\n\nAbout Felix\n\n\n\nFelix Colon’s decade-long tenure at Connecting for Children and Families (CCF) has been marked by remarkable professional ascent and impactful contributions. Starting as a Family Engagement Coordinator\, he rose to become the Director of Family Strengthening\, overseeing both the community health worker team and the Front St Family Center. Alongside his tenure\, Felix pursued academic advancement\, earning a Master’s in Social Work with a Macro focus.In 2017\, Felix seized the opportunity to transition into a Diabetes Prevention coach role\, igniting a trajectory of leading various Diabetes Prevention programs (DPP)\, including workshops on Chronic Disease and Chronic Pain Management. Outside CCF\, Felix’s commitment to community well-being extended to clinical work with youths aged 11-21 at Jamat Housing: Turning The Corner group home. Here\, his focus on Mental Health and Wellness and the Abuse Reactive Treatment Program showcased his exceptional ability to guide individuals through trauma and abuse-related challenges. Felix’s ability to integrate clinical insights into community health initiatives reflects his versatility and dedication to family-centered practice. He is for driving positive change and fostering healthier communities through his advocacy and leadership at CCF and beyond. Felix also co-facilitates monthly Woonsocket Community Health Worker Network meetings with Linda Brunetti from the Autism Project.  \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nÁmbar Delgado\, CCHWManager | Advocacy | Tobacco Free Rhode Island \n\n\n\n\nÁmbar will facilitate the Community Resiliency Worshop \n\n\n\nAbout Ámbar\n\n\n\nÁmbar Delgado obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico. In 2018 she relocated to Rhode Island after been accepted at Brown’s University Neuroscience Post-Bac Program. However\, it was her innate passion for population-based interventions and moral duty that led her to join the non-profit sector during the heightened of the SARS-19; while also working at nights as a Neuroscience Research Assistant at Brown. While fulfilling her duties as a Project Coordinator for the 02907 Health Equity Zone (HEZ); Ámbar had the opportunity to witness first-hand the impact and importance of Community Health Workers (CHWs) when delivery evidence-based approaches to increase Health Equity. The former been what led her to become a certified CHW. Ámbar’s innate curiosity for learning; led her to apply and being accepted at a summer Global Public Health Program at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2023\, centering her final paper manuscript around asthma and air pollution in RI.During her time at West Elmwood Housing 02907 HEZ\, Ms. Delgado had the opportunity to address a battery of socio-economic determinants of health such as exacerbated asthma rates\, indoors and outdoors air quality\, housing and food insecurity\, social and emotional resiliency\, and health literacy among 02907 demographic. Ámbar is passionate about climate justice\, lung health\, Policy and Systems changes and Social and Emotional resiliency. Ámbar’s educational background\, professional goals\, asthma lived experiences and organic interest in lung health\, recently led her to join The American Lung Association of RI as the Manager of Advocacy for Tobacco Free RI Network. In her free time\, she enjoys using her CHW to serve as a volunteer case worker for the Rhode Island Medical Navigator Partnership with Brown Medical School\, spending time with her cat\, weightlifting and reading. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWiston Delgado Ortegano (he/him/el)\, CCHW \n\n\n\nCommunity Health Worker\, Point32Health \n\n\n\n\nWiston will facilitate the Emotional Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Wiston\n\n\n\nWiston Delgado is a born and raised Venezuelan\, who has been living in the United States since 2013. Since that time\, he developed real estate projects in Miami – Orlando\, Florida\, Rhode Island and Massachusetts for 7 years. In 2020 he decided to move to Rhode Island where he certified as a Community Health Worker/ Promotor de Salud.He has worked in different organizations like Progreso Latino\, Gateway\, and the My Gente program through Lifespan. He was a member for Rhode 2 Equity in Pawtucket and Central Falls area\, and currently he is part of the staff at Point32Health/Tufts Health Plan in Rhode Island under Katie Beckett Program to support Parent living for Children with Special needs. There he is a big collaborator because he fully understands the importance of the Latinx community and how to make it more visible.Wiston Currently is Co-lead with Lina Roman the Latinx CHW support Group in Rhode Island. CHWs share their Challenge\, listen compassionately and share resources\, and get support we need to do the difficult work we do.He is also interested in arts and dancing; He attends a local theater where he’s been part of a few plays. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteffany Dejesus (she/her)\, MPH\, CCHWCHW Advocate Supervisor\, BosWell Health \n\n\n\n\nConference Planning Committee \n\n\n\nAbout Steffany\n\n\n\nAs a certified Community Health Worker\, I aim to address social determinants of health surrounding underserved and socioeconomically impacted communities to maintain\, protect and improve the health status and wellbeing of our Neighbors. I graduated from Boston University in Massachusetts with my Master of Public Health degree with a specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Throughout my career\, I’ve focused on bringing social justice and health equity into communities through advocacy and community capacity building. I have experience in program implementation\, health education\, and environmental health among others public health topics and areas. As a CHW\, I hope to continue to address health disparities and the barriers to healthcare and services that are essential to achieve the best possible health outcomes in low-income communities in Rhode Island. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaria Diaz (she/her)\, CHWCommunity Health Worker\, Connecting Children & Families \n\n\n\n\nConference Planning Committee\, Event MC \n\n\n\nAbout Daria\n\n\n\nDaria Diaz has served the community of Woonsocket as a Community Health Worker for Connecting for Children and Families for about 2 and a half years now. She started as a parent utilizing the services from PAT then became a parent educator. She is a Certified medical interpreter and her goal is to become an immigration specialist and provide those services to those who are documented and undocumented in the city of Woonsocket. She will serve as the MC for the conference. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerla Fernadez\, BSW\, CCHWCommunity Health Worker\, TriCounty Health Equity Zone \n\n\n\nPerla will facilitate the Emotional Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaudia Hincapie\, CCHWResident Service Coordinator\, One Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\nConference Planning Committee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarimir Lora (she/her)\, BA\, CCHW \n\n\n\nCommunity Outreach Advocates SupervisorProvidence Community Health Centers \n\n\n\n\nMarimir will be co-facilitating the Collaborative Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Marimir\n\n\n\nMarimir is the Community Outreach Advocate’s supervisor at Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC). She has worked in the CHW field since 2019 when she was recruited by PCHC and joined the first CHW apprenticeship program in RI. She was promoted to the Senior CHW position at PCHC in 2021\, and later transitioned to supervisor of the community health worker team. She is a CHW board certified with a specialty in Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes Endorsement and holds a bachelor’s degree in Organization Leadership and Change from College Unbound.Marimir was born and raised in The Dominican Republic and moved to the U.S. 9 years ago. She was previously working as a Certified Nursing Assistant taking care of predominantly Hispanic patients who were homebound in their home and in need of supports and services; that’s when she realized she needed to do more for her community based on what she had seen her patients experience such as a lack of support\, knowledge\, and awareness of needs.She has worked with many Health Equity Zones to address socioeconomic and racial inequities\, bringing personal and professional experiences to the discussion. She has participated in many events such as the Unity Conference with the NACHW; bringing awareness on the impact of CHWs and the role they play in improving access to healthcare\, helping connect support systems\, and increasing access to social services. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeraldine McPhee\, CCHWPolicy & Systems Specialist\, RIPIN \n\n\n\nCommunity Health Worker Consultant\, Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) \n\n\n\n\nGeraldine will facilitate the Community Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Gerry\n\n\n\nGeraldine McPhee has over 45 years of experience building community with people with disabilities and learning differences. She is a CCHW and a recognized facilitator of family and community engagement at RIPIN\, Inc. With support from the Rhode Island Department of Health\, she co-founded RI CHW Voices with Swanette Salazar.  She finds resiliency in relationships with others\, in nature\, and through the arts. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLina Roman (she/her)\, CCHW \n\n\n\nCommunity Health Worker\, Integra \n\n\n\nBilingual Coordinator\, Community Health Worker Association of RI \n\n\n\n\nLina will provide the opening words to the conference \n\n\n\nAbout Lina\n\n\n\nLina Roman\, holds an Associate Certificate in Computer Office Technology from New England Tech\, a Certificate in Social and Human Services from Rhode Island College\, and certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) from RIC/CHWARI. Over the years\, she has dedicated herself to serving the Hispanic community\, leveraging her skills and expertise to ensure access to vital health programs and resources.As the Bilingual Program Coordinator at CHWARI\, she leads training sessions in Spanish for our CHWs\, empowering them to effectively serve Spanish-speaking populations. At Integra Care of New England\, she has spent 6 ½ years as a CCHW in a complex care program\, assisting patients in addressing both medical conditions and social needs\, particularly those frequenting emergency rooms.“My passion lies in advocating for the Hispanic community\, with a focus on preventing and managing chronic illnesses. I have been a staunch advocate for lead poisoning prevention\, striving to protect families from this pervasive threat. Additionally\, my involvement as a Board Director at CLAP underscores my commitment to addressing disparities\, particularly concerning the homeless population.In 2023\, I served as an ambassador for the 1st Conference for CHWs in RI\, furthering my dedication to advancing the field. Currently\, I lead a Latinx Support Group for CHWs in RI\, providing mentorship and support to new CHWs while fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.I participated this year as a Panelist on the Summit for RIPHA 2024\, Innovative Approaches to Advance Health Equity; my topic was talk in regards to “Bridging Communication Gaps in Marginalized Communities as Latinx”.Looking ahead\, I am committed to continuing my education and expanding my impact within the Hispanic community and the most important is educating them how to prevent chronic conditions and be healthier. Whether through further certifications\, innovative initiatives\, or policy advocacy\, I am determined to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve. I do want to explore other areas and used all my experience and expertise as a CHW to help our communities.” \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwanette Salazar (she/her)\, CCHW \n\n\n\nLead Community Health Worker Consultant\, CTC-RI\, Community Health Worker Supervisor\, FSRI \n\n\n\n\nSwanette will facilitate the Professional Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Swanette\n\n\n\nSwanette Salazar is the RI Community Health Worker Ambassador for the National Association of Community Health Workers and the Lead Community Health Worker for the First Connection Program at the Family Service of Rhode Island non-profit organization. In her role\, she serves new families\, foster youth\, and families with children.  She also serves as the Lead CHW Consultant for the Rhode Island Equity Initiative\, where she actively supports CHWs as an engaged partner for multidisciplinary teams\, valuing their contributions and advancing community and clinical linkages. Swanette has been recognized as part of the Governor’s Team Rhode Island and was recently named the 2024 Elizabeth Burke Bryant Hero Award recipient from Brown University’s Hassenfeld Institute for her work with children and families in RI. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonna Sennett (she/her)\, CHW \n\n\n\nLead Community Health Worker\, Thundermist Health Center \n\n\n\n\nDonna will facilitate the Collabortive Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Donna\n\n\n\nDonna Sennett is a resident of Wakefield\, Rhode Island and has been serving Washington County for the past 20 years\, originally as an Elementary School Principal in Matunuck and then as the Education and Training Manager for the Exeter Job Corps Academy. Following her work at EJCA\, she served as an Outreach Case Manager for ten years in a community mental health center. Wanting to be able to work with patients drawing on her own lived experiences\, Donna became trained as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist\, helping to open the Hope Recovery Center in Westerly through her work with Parent Support Network. While there\, she trained as a Certified Community Health Worker and is now a Lead CHW at Thundermist Health Center in South County where she specializes in working with older populations\, those who are unhoused and those with co-occurring disorders.Donna also serves on the RI Certification Board Board of Directors where she is active in support of CPRS and CCHW training programs and for whom she assisted in updating the standards for CHW Certification. She also serves on the Galilee Mission Board of Directors\, an organization that serves those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders.Donna is the proud mother of two children and the nana of one grandson\, and has been happily married for 33 years. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Young (she/her)\, CHW \n\n\n\nEngagement Coordinator\, Alliance for Community Health Worker Employers\, Health Initiatives\, RIPIN \n\n\n\n\nRachel will facilitate the Professional Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Rachel\n\n\n\nRachel Young\, Engagement Coordinator for the Alliance for CHW Employers\, is passionate about a holistic approach to promoting health and wellness\, focusing not only on individual behavior change but also on building organizational capacity and community support systems. As a facilitator of wellness workshops\, she believes strongly that sharing evidence-based practices\, enables individuals to make informed decisions about their health and equips them with the knowledge and tools to make positive lifestyle changes. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nkeynote speaker – Kurt Faustin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKurt Faustin\, (he/him)\, BBA\, BS \n\n\n\nFounder & Keynote Speaker for the Dropout Academy\, Executive Director EforAll Roxbury \n\n\n\ninfo@kurtfaustin.com \n\n\n\nKurt Faustin is a father\, entrepreneur\, coach\, storyteller\, success strategist\, and New England Resident. He is a former writer for HuffPost and Forbes and has worked with organizations like Harvard University\, Chase Bank\, and United Way. He founded the Dropout Academy\, a career development organization that helps bridge the gap between mental health and performance\, emphasizing emotional intelligence\, goal setting\, and stress management. Kurt has lived experience and understands many of the struggles we face as professionals and in our communities. He has goals to redefine success\, works towards breaking down systems\, and helps strengthen his communities one individual\, group\, or organization at a time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nprogram pdf\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nschedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Schedule \n\n\n\n8:00 – Registration & Breakfast9:10 – Welcome9:30 – Keynote Speaker10:45 – Resilience Workshops12:00 – Lunch1:00 – Group Energizer1:30 – Resource Tabling & Soapbox1:45 – Networking Session & Bingo!2:30 – Affinity Groups3:00 – Closeout & Raffle \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking & Bus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhode Island College is located at 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue\, Providence\, RI 02908.   \n\n\n\nParking lot B\, near Roberts Hall\, is recommended for anyone attending the full conference as Lot C and D fill up quickly. Plan your trip here. Here is a map – you will also see the bus stop highlighted in “golden” yellow and this is a short walk over to John Lincoln Alger Hall\, 110 (google map)600 Library Road\, North Providence\, RI 02908\, USA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Professional Photos  Taken!\n\n\n\nAre you a CHW interested in networking with other professionals? Stop by our photobooth for a free professional headshot. The booth will run from 12-4pm in room 106 \n\n\n\nGet Your Photos \n\n\n\nIn the week(s) following the conference\, our photographer will share your photos with you via the email address provided at the time of sign-up. A link to Dropbox will be provided in the email\, which you can follow to find high-resolution copies of the images available for you to download. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUse Your Photos\n\n\n\nOnce downloaded\, you can use your new professional headshots as a networking tool to help other professionals in the field recognize you. You can use the headshot as a profile photo on LinkedIn\, your resume\, or business card for better visibility in the professional world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nself-Care\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Care for the Chronic and Demoralizing Stress of Racism  \n\n\n\n4 self-care questions to ask yourself this semester \n\n\n\nUnderstanding Vicarious Trauma \n\n\n\nSelf-Care Toolkit for Employer & Supervisor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfession\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe C3 Project Roles & Competencies\n\n\n\nThe Six Pillars of Community Health Workers \n\n\n\n“We are born\, not made” CHW Anthem \n\n\n\nCommunity health workers bring value and deserve to be valued too:” Key considerations in improving CHW career advancement opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPathways to Population\n\n\n\nCommunity Health Care Resource\n\n\n\nSearch: 101 Conversation Goals & Reflections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Michelle Mooney for conference questions at mmooney@ctc-ri.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTabling Partners:\n\n\n\nThese partners will be onsite to talk about the services they offer to support CHWs and their clients:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) CHW Program is excited and proud to join other local partners in supporting this new initiative through its federal grant award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CDC CCR Grant 2109). Other supporting partners providing technical assistance and logistical support include RIPIN\,
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-chw-conference/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Interpersonal Violence Training for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:Interpersonal Violence Training for CHWsMay 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 & June 5\, 2024Wednesday evenings\, 6-9pmIn-person at Rhode Island College plus 15 hours of self-paced assignments \n\n\n\nDo you feel prepared to support a victim of interpersonal violence after disclosure? Do you know the best trauma-informed practices? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 30 hour training will aid community health workers in addressing interpersonal violence experienced by clients and help them to access community resources. This course will prepare community health workers with the skills needed to be a victim service advocate. Lisa Hoopis\, Director of Education and Training at Sojourner House\, will instruct. \n\n\n\nTraining includes information on: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDomestic violence\n\n\n\nSexual assault\n\n\n\nHuman trafficking\n\n\n\nBoundaries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrauma-informed care\n\n\n\nSafety planning\n\n\n\nCrisis intervention\n\n\n\nAnd more\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining will include guest speakers\, videos\, case studies\, group work\, and role plays. Fifteen hours will be in person at Rhode Island College and 15 hours will be synchronous. In-person attendance is required at all class sessions.  \n\n\n\nYou must have at least six months of experience as a community health worker in order to take this training.  If you have questions about this requirement\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu.  The deadline for the application is May 3\, 2024.  Apply now! \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Hoopis\, Director of Education and Training\, Sojourner House (she/they) \n\n\n\nLisa joined Sojourner House in 2019 as Director of Education and Community Programs. Lisa has taught in various departments\, as an adjunct faculty at Rhode Island College since 2014.  \n\n\n\nLisa is a former undergraduate and graduate student at Rhode Island College and is the former Director of the RIC Women’s Center. Lisa is currently a doctoral student at Johnson and Wales in Educational Leadership. Lisa works closely with school districts and agencies to provide professional and youth development\, training\, consultations\, curriculum development\, and assistance in setting up peer education and advocacy programs.  \n\n\n\nShe is a co-founder and active member of the RI HIV STI prevention coalition and an active member of the RI Cross Campus Collaborative to prevent sexual assault on campus. Lisa is a certified curriculum developer\, trainer\, and evaluator for the VAWA police academy and is co-chair of the RI crime victim service providers. Lisa specializes in inclusive\, comprehensive sexuality education and interpersonal violence prevention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/interpersonal-violence-training-for-chws/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Black Maternal Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:A summit event to create opportunities for learning about Black Maternal Mental Health by increasing knowledge\, promoting awareness around current systems of care\, imagining design for those systems yet to be established\, policy improvement\, engage with community leaders\, stakeholders\, and members while focusing on improving\, maternal mental health outcomes for Black and Brown birthing people. \n\n\n\nShare Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee Event Website
URL:https://chwari.org/event/black-maternal-health-summit/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T161500
DTSTAMP:20260405T040441
CREATED:20230214T153009Z
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SUMMARY:HEZ Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The March 2023 HEZ Learning Community will take place on March 9\, 2023\, at Rhode Island College at 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue in Providence\, Rhode Island. \n\n\n\nBreakfast\, check-in\, and exhibit tables will begin at 8 a.m. Ambar Delgado of the 02907 HEZ\, the day’s Master of Ceremonies\, will kick us off at 9:10 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact Morgan Duffney\, HEZ Program Coordinator. Additional information regarding location and parking details will be sent to all registrants in advance of the event.Space for the Learning Community is limited so please register now. We look forward to seeing you in March! \n\n\n\n\nSee Full Agenda and Reserve Spot
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-learning-community-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T123000
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CREATED:20200302T203028Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: CHW "Rise Up" Conference
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) \nDue to recently enacted policy of Rhode Island College to play its part in preventing community-spread Corona Virus\, CHWARI has had to cancel the March 26 CHW conference. We intend to re-schedule it (hopefully with the same amazing speakers and trainers!) once our health officials and RIC advise us that it is again safe to gather in large groups.  If you have already registered\, we will hold onto your information and contact you when we select a new date.  Until then\, we appreciate the work you do as CHWs\, supporting your community in this difficult time! \nBe well and safe! \nCHWARI \n  \n CHWARI Rise Up! CHW Conference 2020 \nCHW Conference \nMarch 26th 2020! \n8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT) \n@ RI College \nCHWs are a National Movement! Come Hear from Your Newest Leader! \nCHWARI invites you to an all day event at Rhode Island College full of learning\, networking and training. Network with peers and share best practices and liveliest anecdotes! \nHear from Denise Octavia Smith\, the founding Executive Director of the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)\, a groundbreaking national organization promoting the collective voice and professional advancement of the Community Health Workers (CHW). Smith\, a CHW\, health services administrator\, and equity leader\, began as an artist-advocate over 23 years ago. She is excited about her new role and “thrilled and humbled for the opportunity to advocate on behalf of the members of the CHW profession.” \n  \n  \n  \nEnjoy training in your choice of: \n\nSupportive Decision-Making\nDisability Assistance and Voting Rights\nIssues Among Older Adults\nIntro to Motivational Interviewing\nTrauma Informed Care\n\nLearn how to save a life with a FREE Narcan training! \nRegister NOW at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chwari-rise-up-chw-conference-2020-tickets-94220541175! \nFollow CHWARI on FACEBOOK for updates! \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-rise-up-conference/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T140000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED CHW Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. Sorry for the late notice.\n\n\nHealth Workers Gathering:\nAddressing Social Determinants of Health for the Aging Population\n  \nLive Presentation by:\nDiane Cocozza Martins\, PhD\, RN \nProfessor\, College of Nursing\, University of Rhode Island \n  \nMarch 12\, 2020\n4:30-6pm  \nStudent Union 307\nRhode Island College\nContinuing Education: \nContinuing education certificates are available free of charge for those who: 1.) Attend in full\, the live or recorded webinar session and 2.) Complete and submit the required Program Evaluation and/or Self-Assessment Survey Forms. \n  \nSpace Limited! \nREGISTER HERE\nDownlo\nad and share PDF flyer!\n\n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-gathering/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040441
CREATED:20191202T224639Z
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SUMMARY:Core Competency CHW Training NOW FULL
DESCRIPTION:This training is suspended due to COVID-19 \nOfficial Certification as a Community Health Worker helps you land the job you want…AND being educated in the 9 Core Competencies of a CHW prepares you to do it well!  This twelve week training is the preparation you need to apply for certification and succeed as a Community Health Worker in Rhode Island. \n2019’s Graduating CHWs and Staff! \n  \n \nSCHEDULE: This training includes 12 Friday sessions (9-4:30) starting March 6th\, 2020\, excluding Easter.\nLOCATION: Rhode Island College\nREQUIREMENTS: English language fluency\nLearn more about the Core Competency’s of a CHW here!\nTraining NOW FULL. For next time\, prepare by reviewing application here. \nIf you prefer an application that is easier to fill out by hand\, please email and we will send you one! \n \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/core-competency-chw-training-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040441
CREATED:20191114T013628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T191225Z
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SUMMARY:CHWs and Sustainability in RI
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\nJanuary 31\, 2020\nCHW Employer Event – “CHWs and Sustainability in RI”\nRegister! (Free)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event brings together employers\, insurers\, and other healthcare/social services stakeholders in Rhode Island to discuss progress and plans for making the Community Health Worker workforce more sustainable in our state. \n\nLearn lessons from a Massachusetts health sector innovator on forging collaboration among Medicaid\, state DOH\, Accountable Care Organizations (AOs) and Community Partners\nUnderstand better what your CHWs and Peer Recovery Specialists do by getting a special training on supporting employees recovering from substance use disorder\nEnjoy lunch with partners doing the same work\nDiscuss ways the Community Health Worker Association of RI can best help you to secure CHWs with the appropriate and most current training and to supervise them effectively\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate And Time\n\n\nFri\, January 31\, 2020 \n9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST \nAdd to Calendar \n\nLocation\n\n110 Alger Hall \nRhode Island College600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue \nProvidence\, Rhode Island 02908 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Tickets!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-employer-event/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T090000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Exploring Microaggression and Implicit Bias
DESCRIPTION:Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion Lunch & Learn: ​ \nExploring Microaggression and Implicit Bias in Our Lives and Communities\nWednesday\, November 13\n12:30-2 p.m.\, Alger Hall 110\nRhode Island College\nA town hall-style conversation featuring: \n \n\nWarren Miller\, Asst. Prof.\, Social Work – An Afro-Latino gay cisgender male whose research and practice focuses on exploring the lived experiences people of color related to HIV stigma.\nKymberlee O’Brien\, Asst. Prof.\, Psychology – A stress researcher/neuroscientist who studies the effect​s of social stressors like implicit biases and microaggressions.\nPegah Rahmanian\, Director\, Unity Center – The child of Iranian immigrants\, queer\, Muslim who has spent the last 15 years in youth development and who provides identity specific programming\, education\, and resources at RIC’s Unity Center.\n\nStudent moderator: Ronya Traynham – A senior in youth development and Africana studies\, whose passion is advocacy and social justice in education. \nThis important conversation promises to be a spirited discussion of professional and lived experiences\, with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of the panelists and moderators. \nAll are invited to attend and participate. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/lunch-learn-exploring-microaggression-and-implicit-bias/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T113000
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SUMMARY:Cardiovascular Disease/Diabetes Management Specialized CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:DATES: October 31\, November 7\, 14\, 21\, 26\nTIME: 9am – 4:30pm\nLOCATION: Rhode Island College\nIn the United States\, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds and 22 million people are diagnosed with diabetes. CHWs play an integral role in helping community members stay healthy and get treatment. \nFor Certified Community Health Workers (or those close)\, this 30 hour specialized training provides required content to apply for the Certified Community Health Worker Specialty in Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes. For more on that certification\, link HERE. \nDeadline to apply – October 28th.  To apply\, please email joinchwari@gmail.com
URL:https://chwari.org/event/specialized-chw-training-in-cardiovascular-disease-diabetes-management/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040441
CREATED:20190814T203405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T035326Z
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Self-Management Training
DESCRIPTION:October 21\, 22\, 28\, 29\n9:00 am – 4:30 pmRhode Island College \n\n\nDo you encounter clients regularly who could use alternatives to medical pain management\, like lifestyle changes and other non-medical community-based resources? \nApply now for a 4 day intensive training in Chronic Pain Self-Management offered by the Own Your Health Collaborative and hosted by CHWARI at Rhode Island College. \n\nFor more information\, contact us at joinchwari@gmail.com
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chronic-pain-self-management-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T200006Z
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SUMMARY:Core Competency CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:TIMEFRAME: September 30 – December 16\n\nSCHEDULE: This training includes 24 three-hour sessions over a period of Monday and Thursday evenings (5:30-8:30pm) and some Saturday mornings (9am-Noon)\nLOCATION: Rhode Island College\nREQUIREMENTS:English language fluency \nLearn more about the Core Competency’s of a CHW here! \nDownload application here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/core-competency-chw-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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