Center for Community Health Worker Excellence

2026 Statewide Community Health Worker (CHW) Conference
2026-11-05 08:00 - 2026-11-06 17:00 (America/Detroit)
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2026 Statewide Community Health Worker (CHW) Conference
November 5
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November 6
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5:00 pm

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Advisory Group on Certified Community Health Workers September 2026 Meeting
2026-09-17 13:00 - 15:00
The Charge of the Advisory Group on Certified Community Health Workers:
Discuss information and issues related to certified CHW roles and training programs; assist in identifying and promoting recognition and understanding of certified CHW roles and responsibilities in the health care community; identify and discuss opportunities for certified CHW employment in community based organizations and hospitals/health systems; and provide review and comment regarding proposed revisions for the Nurse Practice Act and administrative rules relating to certified CHW roles and education.

Organizer Contact
Chantelle.Warne@Nursing.Ohio.Gov

CHW Social 2026: Bridgerton
2026-06-06 15:00 - 18:00
The CHW Social is an annual event for CHW’s put together by CHW’s in celebration of Community Health Worker Day in Ohio on June 6th.

Mental Health First Aid
2026-05-05 00:00

Mental Health Advocate Program
2026-01-24 10:00 - 16:00
The MindCare+ Mental Health Advocate Program is a one-day, in-person training designed to equip participants with practical skills for supporting emotional wellness in their communities, workplaces, and families. The class provides a full day of instruction and hands-on activities focused on understanding mental health, establishing healthy boundaries, practicing ethical decision-making, and strengthening communication and empathy skills. Participants engage in interactive role-plays, scenario-based exercises, and group discussions to build confidence and apply what they learn in real-life situations. This program is ideal for educators, workplace wellness leaders, mentors, youth advocates, caregivers, and anyone passionate about promoting emotional well-being. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate recognizing their readiness to support others in a safe, informed, and compassionate way.

Understanding Mental Health Advocate
2026-01-24 10:00 - 16:00

Professional Documentation for Social Services: Write with Clarity, Confidence, and Compliance
2025-12-15 00:00

Providing Trauma-Informed Supervision to Team Members with Lived Experience
2025-12-15 00:00

CHWs as Advocates and Leaders: Strengthening the Voice of Community Health Workers Through Supervision
2025-12-15 00:00, 2025-12-10 00:00

Hypertension & Anti-fat Bias in Healthcare
2025-12-15 00:00, 2025-12-10 00:00

Motivational Interviewing
2025-12-15 00:00

Providing Trauma-Informed and Supportive Supervision to Team Members with Lived Experience
2025-12-10 00:00

Supporting People with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders for Community Health Workers
2025-11-25 00:00 - 2026-12-31 00:00
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are a range of mental health conditions that can occur during and after pregnancy. These conditions include postpartum depression, anxiety disorders, and others, and are distinct from the common “baby blues.” The most supportive treatments identify relevant modifiable risk factors for each individual, including risk factors such as sleep disruption, birth trauma, hormonal fluctuations, financial stressors, social isolation, and more. Without support or treatment, PMADs have lasting effects on the parent and child. Join us for this 1.5 hour course focusing on the prevalence of PMADs, root causes, effective support strategies and so much more!

Beyond Empathy: Evaluating Attitudes About Poverty
2025-11-24 00:00 - 2026-12-31 00:00
Over 12 million children in the US live in poverty. Multiple stressors such as food insecurity, inadequate housing, and limited educational resources compound the impact of poverty on many families. Further compounding poverty’s reach are social, health, and economic issues that often result from structural factors. This course examines common attitudes surrounding poverty, how these attitudes can be detrimental to families who are already faced with barriers, and encourages each attendee to move beyond empathy to utilize evidence-based strategies with individuals and families.

Setting SMART Goals with Clients: Community Health Workers Turning Conversations into Action
2025-11-24 00:00 - 2026-12-31 00:00
Dr. Michal Plavsa leads this one-hour, self-paced activity to help Community Health Workers (CHWs) learn how to set SMART goals with clients that are realistic, measurable, and motivating through real-world examples and practical tips.

Self-Care and Resiliency
2025-11-21 09:00 - 13:15
This program was developed to define self-care, self-soothing, community care, and structural care. Participants will be able to identify their own strengths and challenges in practicing self-care, reflect on self-care activities, and create a plan to enhance their self-care practices. This hands on and interactive training equips those working in the health care field to take care of themselves!

Trauma Informed Care
2025-11-19 09:00 - 13:15
This course was developed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the types of trauma faced by individuals, the symptoms associated with trauma, and strategies to effectively work with community members experiencing trauma. This interactive training equips community health workers, nurses, and allied practitioners with the knowledge and tools to recognize types of traumas and identify strategies to cope with and manage trauma responses in themselves and others.

Ethics in Practice
2025-09-18 13:00 - 16:15
Join us for a 3-hour interactive ethics training designed for clinicians. Participants will explore ethical decision-making models, apply to real-world scenarios including but not limited to the NASW Code of Ethics, and strengthen ethical judgment through discussion and role-play. The session also highlights institutional supports available to employees navigating complex situations.
Come ready to engage, reflect, and grow in ethical practice.

Adult Mental Health First Aid
2025-09-05
BY THE END OF THE COURSE, LEARNERS WILL:
• Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Mental Health First Aider.
• Identify the impact of mental health and substance use challenges on the wellbeing of American adults.
• Explain that recovery from a mental health or substance use challenge is possible.
• Describe the principles of safety and privacy for both the Mental Health First Aider and the person receiving first aid.
• Explain the 5 steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE).
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact adults.
• Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health and substance use challenges.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) to a non-crisis scenario where a person shows early signs of a mental health or substance use challenge.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) to a non-crisis scenario where a person shows worsening signs of a mental health or substance use challenge.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) to a crisis scenario where a person shows signs of a mental health or substance use crisis.
• Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.

Boundaries and Rapport: Building Fast Trust with Ethical Practice
2025-08-27 00:00 - 2026-12-31 00:00
This training teaches social workers and human service professionals how to build authentic client rapport while maintaining ethical boundaries. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating trust in the first five minutes, using environment and communication to foster safety, and applying quick wins to boost engagement. The course also covers key NASW Code of Ethics principles, appropriate self-disclosure, and techniques for sustaining rapport and healthy boundaries throughout the life of a case.
One hour ETHICS CEU
Ohio CSWMFT Board

Identifying & Responding to Trauma: Bullying
2025-08-12 - 2026-12-31
In this training, participants will learn about the prevalence of and dangers associated with bullying. The training will discuss the individual roles that someone may play in a situation of bullying and how to identify and intervene with each role. Lastly, the training will touch on how to prevent bullying and create a culture that promotes inclusivity.
One hour; Eligible for One CEU through the Ohio CSWMFT Board

Identifying & Responding to Trauma: Child Abuse
2025-08-12 - 2026-12-31
In this training, participants will learn about the prevalence and impact of child abuse. The training will discuss physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect, and how to appropriately respond to concerns and disclosures of child abuse. The training also discusses individual and community level prevention, and challenges the participant to examine how their own personal biases play a role in their responses to child abuse.
One hour; Eligible for One CEU through the Ohio CSWMFT Board

Identifying & Responding to Trauma: Domestic Violence
2025-08-12 - 2026-12-31
In this training, participants will learn the origins and theories of domestic violence, as well as how to identify and define the different types of domestic violence. This training discusses warning signs and symptoms in domestic violence survivors and their children, and teaches participants the skills needed to appropriately intervene, refer, and connect survivors to resources, while maintaining the safety of survivors and their families. Lastly, the training touches on prevention efforts and how to advocate to reduce the cycle of domestic violence.
One hour; Eligible for One CEU through the Ohio CSWMFT Board

Building Self-Care: A Workshop for Promoting Healthy Professional Habits
2025-08-12 - 2026-12-31
This 2 hour workshop will cover the impact of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary & vicarious trauma. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their personal experiences, assess their own self-care practices, and work to develop a comprehensive self-care plan.
Two hours; Eligible for Two CEUs through the Ohio CSWMFT Board

NACHW - Unity National Conference
2025-07-30 09:00 - 2025-08-01 23:00 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, Ohio, 43215
The Unity Conference is an interactive, educational and informative gathering convening community health workers (CHWs) and allies, members, and partners from across the country to celebrate the diversity and resilience of the workforce. This year’s event will be held in Columbus, Ohio on July 30 – August 1, 2025 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
NACHW’s annual meeting is held on the first day of the gathering for our members. During this meeting, members will receive an overview of NACHW’s recent activities and current initiatives, as well as have the opportunity to vote for new board members.

During Unity, participants are invited to attend one of up to 50 different workshops which highlight CHW leaders in policy, research, workforce development, cross section partnership, infectious and chronic disease prevention and treatment, and CHWs leading in equity across all these topics. In addition to workshops, NACHW will have certificate eligible trainings, poster presentations, exciting keynotes, booths and local vendors. The conference will culminate in an exciting celebratory gala, where many CHW Leaders will be celebrated and awarded, along with a night of festivities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for NACHW members to network with other CHWs, have their voices heard, learn about what has worked in other states for the CHW workforce, gather resources, and establish connections with other members in their same state.

Empowering Community Health Workers: Fostering Growth and Leadership
2025-06-27 10:00 - 2025-09-12 14:00
Every Friday until September 12, 2025, Healthcare Resources Plus is hosting a workshop series in Walnut Hills, Ohio from 10a-2p. Registration opens at 8:45a. The series includes free catered lunch and is a community health worker retention and self-care event. Each session offers 3.5 hours of nursing continuing education.

Introduction-"Nurturing Your Inner Strength"
2025-06-27 08:45 - 14:00
Objective: By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe at least
two personal strengths, articulate one personal development goal, and identify how
increased self-awareness supports personal and professional growth.

Building Your Fundraising Portfolio: Grant Success!
2025-06-27
Program Description: This program is designed to equip community health workers, nurses, healthcare providers, social workers, counselors, and marriage and family therapists with the essential skills needed to secure funding for programs that serve individuals, families, and communities. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of effective grant writing principles, develop research skills for identifying funding opportunities, and apply a structured, step-by-step approach to crafting successful grant proposals.

Through interactive instruction and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to articulate program needs, align proposals with funding priorities, and enhance their ability to advocate for resources that improve patient and client outcomes. By mastering these skills, professionals in healthcare and human services will be better prepared to sustain and expand vital programs that address critical community needs.

This training supports professional standards and ethical guidelines by promoting evidence-based practice, resource accessibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Whether seeking funding for healthcare initiatives, mental health programs, or social service projects, participants will leave with the confidence and tools necessary to develop compelling grant applications and secure financial support for their organizations.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this learning activity the clinician will be able to:

Explain the basic principles of effective grant writing. (Understanding)

Demonstrate the ability to use databases and conduct Internet research for grant opportunities. (Applying)

Apply an eight-step process to develop a well-structured and persuasive grant proposal. (Applying)

Register now! Seats limited to 30 participants!
