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.

Washington Community Health Workers Association (WACHWA) Wants Your Feedback

Your responses to this survey will help WACHWA offer support and professional development that is responsive to your needs and interests. Sus respuestas ayudaran a WACHWA ofrecer apoyo y desarrollo profesional que responde a sus necesidades e intereses. Gracias por compartir.

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COVID-19

For updated COVID-19 information go to www.srhd.org/covid19

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.

Supporting Health Through Nourishing Foods

Watch this webinar recording presented for National Women's Health Week 2020. Presenter Gina O’ Brian, Registered Dietician with USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) discusses supporting health through nourishing foods. Additional information, materials, and resources can be found at www.womenshealth.gov/ nwhw/about.

The Hidden Homeless Documentary Premiere

As the Coronavirus lock-downs begin to lift, including the moratorium on evictions, I believe we will discover an increased number of struggling families. Many families that were on the bubble of homelessness before the pandemic struck will have silently crossed the line into actual homelessness and will be in need of help. The question will be, how prepared are we to serve them? And is our larger community, outside of the homeless services community, even aware? Our goal for “The Hidden Homeless” is to raise awareness and to help our larger community better understand the challenges faced by struggling families. We want to encourage viewers to become part of the solution. Here is the Broadcast Premiere Schedule: The Hidden Homeless (Director’s Cut) 7:00PM, Wednesday - Saturday, June 24 - 27 The Hidden Homeless (SpIFF Version) 8:30PM, Wednesday - Saturday, June 24 - 27

Hot Tub Giveaway Nomination

We at Quality Stoves & Spas recognize the incredible commitment of Healthcare Workers during this very trying time. We want to recognize the nurses, doctors, janitors, anyone showing up at the front lines to help keep us safe, or anyone you feel has shown an amazing act of kindness during this crisis. We know many of you spend very long hours helping to protect us, heal us, and are asked to be in the “line of fire” to do so. Not being able to fully decompress from these days and nights and spend it with your family has made it very clear to us the true importance of family time and the work you provide. We sometimes forget the importance of what you do and why, and this has shed a very bright light on the true commitment you make every day. Please fill out the information above to nominate someone in the healthcare field that you believe deserves this hot tub and a brief description of why. Contest ends June 30, 2020.

Motivational Interviewing Virtual Training

Tuesday, July 7 @ 12:30pm – 4:30pm *EASTERN TIME* | Part 1: 12:30-2:30pm ET (will include a 15 min break) -Readiness for change & MI spirit -Open ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries -Scenario discussion, Q&A 2:30-3:00pm ET Coffee Break Part 2: 3:00-4:30pm ET (will include a 15 minute break) -Change talk -Goal setting -Scenario discussion, Q&A -Implementing MI

Motivational Interviewing Virtual Training

Thursday, July 9 @ 10:00 AM *EASTERN TIME* | Part 1: 10:00am-12:00pm ET (will include a 15 min break) -Readiness for change & MI spirit -Open ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries -Scenario discussion, Q&A 12:00-12:30pm ET Lunch Break Part 2: 12:30-2:00pm ET (will include a 15 minute break) -Change talk -Goal setting -Scenario discussion, Q&A -Implementing MI

Peer Coaching Monthly Webinar

July 16th from 12 pm – 1 pm: Youth Leadership…more than treatment with Evelyn Clark. Each month will offer a chance for you to connect with expert peers from across Washington State. Sessions will vary around topics such as DBT Skills, Trauma Informed Peer Support, Whole Person Healing and much more! Webinars will include an explanation of the topic, why it is important, and how to implement the tools in one-on-one and group peer settings and time for live questions and answers. Email Naomi.M.Herrera@ coordinatedcarehealth.com to register.

The Peer Workforce Alliance's Community Connections Series

The Washington State University College of Nursing, Peer Workforce Alliance, is concerned about Washington State's mental health. We are setting up community forums each day so people with mental health and/or substance use challenges who are missing their regular meetings and groups can check in with like-minded, recovery-oriented individuals. We will have Certified Peer Counselors, Recovery Coaches, Mental Health Professionals and Nurses available M-F from 5-10 PM and on week-ends 8 AM-8 PM. We Are Peer For You! Community Connections.

Free Covid-19 Training from Idaho State University

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). As a Community Health Worker, it is important to understand some of the risk factors your patients may have and address the barriers they face. Sharing this information can help them to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and prevent the spread of the virus. This will save lives. If there are issues accessing the site or with login, please call (208) 282-3372 or email at cetrain@isu.edu.

Protecting Older Adults from the Harms of Social Isolation and Providing a Continuum of Care During COVID-19

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis presents unique challenges for the public health and aging sectors. While social distancing protects older adults who are at higher risk for complications from the virus, the practice can exacerbate social isolation, a longstanding issue for this population. The needs of older adults must be considered across a continuum of care from primary prevention to post-acute care in the coming months.Attendees will learn about the consequences of social isolation, how the aging services sector has adapted its delivery models, and hear about promising practices from the field and the importance of working with public health partners to address the needs of older adults.

Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention

Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention presents a variety of data sources that are useful for finding information about suicide deaths, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation. This course also explains key concepts that will help you better understand the data you find.

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.