Eastern Washington Community Health Workers

A Place Where Community Health Workers Connect

Eastern Washington Community Health Worker Network

Community Health Workers (CHW) from various organizations and communities' throughout Eastern Washington (E WA) are connecting to each other & resources for those who are the most vulnerable in our region. E WA CHW Network meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army (222 E. Indiana Avenue). To learn more please contact Kim Kreber, Spokane Regional Health District, CHW Coordinator at kkreber@srhd.org or call 509.324.1587.

I Need to Find Community and Clinical Resources

Food Access

Hunger Facts: 1 in 5 Washingtonians relies on their local food bank. Find locations of food banks, pantries and meal sites.

Transportation

Transportation is a significant barrier for families throughout Eastern Washington. Find out more about the 'Need a Ride. Get a Ride' program.

Housing

Various community partners provide housing options for community members. Find and access associated resources.

Health

Find health care and wellness resources.

Visit Washington 211 to find a more comprehensive list of resources.

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Upcoming Events & Training

Eastern Washington Community Health Worker Training

The Community Health Worker Training is a free eight week combination of online and in-person training designed to strengthen the common skills, knowledge and abilities of the Community Health Worker. This training is offered four times a year in Eastern Washington. Hover over this text and then click to be sent to the REGISTRATION page on the Washington state Department of Health web site.

Free Online Tobacco Cessation Training Course

This module will teach you how you can improve the health of your community by giving you tools and information to address tobacco use. You will learn how to use brief intervention and Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage, empower, and assist people as they move toward a successful quit attempt.

Action with Impact in Northeast Spokane

When: Wednesday, December 5, 2019 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM Where: Northeast Community Center, 4001 N Cook Street (Lower Level) Join your friends, neighbors and local organizations in Northeast Spokane in developing specific actions we can accomplish in the next 12 months to support thriving children, youth and families. The Zone Project will provide food and childcare for the evening. (RSVP required for Childcare)

Homeless Memorial: Remembering Those Who Passed Away While Homeless in our Community

When: Friday, December 20, 2019 from 11:00 AM - Noon. Where: Denny Murphy Clinic, 1001 W 2nd Ave. The memorial is free and open to the public. Hot food and drink will be provided. For more information, contact communications@chas.org.

2020 Human Trafficking Awareness Month Reception: Celebrating Storytelling Solidarity

When: January 14, 4:00 - 5:30 PM. Where: Downtown Spokane Public Library, 906 W Main Ave. All are welcome! Join Lutheran Community Services Northwest for light refreshments and the following program: •Visual Storytelling with our Silhouette Project, and art created by foster children who have experienced human trafficking in the US and in other nations. •Candle lit moment of silence for people who have been and currently are victims of human trafficking. •Celebration of successes at addressing human trafficking in the Inland Northwest. •Networking and community time.