MACHW

Motivational Interviewing - 2-Day Immersive Training
2026-05-11 11:00 - 2026-05-12 12:00 (America/New_York)
✨ Motivational Interviewing: 2-Day Immersive Training for Community Health Workers✨
Monday 5/11 and Tuesday 5/12 at 11:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom
Join us for a dynamic two-day immersive training designed specifically for Community Health Workers seeking to strengthen their communication, engagement, and behavior-change support skills. This interactive experience introduces and deepens core Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques that support individuals in exploring ambivalence, building intrinsic motivation, and making meaningful health and life changes.
Grounded in equity-centered and trauma-informed practice, this training recognizes the unique role CHWs play in building trust and fostering empowerment within communities. Participants will engage in hands-on learning through role play, case studies, reflective exercises, and real-world application relevant to community-based settings including healthcare navigation, behavioral health, chronic disease management, maternal health, and social determinants of health.
Participants will learn to:

Apply the core principles and spirit of Motivational Interviewing

Use open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS) effectively

Navigate resistance and ambivalence with confidence

Support behavior changes without judgment or coercion

Strengthen trust-based relationships with clients and communities

Integrate MI into home visits, outreach, care coordination, and advocacy

This immersive training centers the lived experience and relational strengths of Community Health Workers, equipping participants with practical tools they can implement immediately in the field. By the end of the training, CHWs will leave with increased confidence, enhanced communication strategies, and a deeper understanding of how to support sustainable, client-driven change.
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Questions? Email trich@machw.org

Motivational Interviewing for CHWs - 2-Day Immersive Training
2026-05-12 11:00 - 2026-05-13 12:00
Motivational Interviewing for CHWs – 2-Day Immersive Training!
Tuesday 5/12 and Wednesday 5/13 at 11:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom

Strengthen your communication skills and deepen your impact in the field. This interactive two-day training equips Community Health Workers with practical Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques to support behavior change, navigate ambivalence, and build trust-based, client-centered relationships. Through hands-on practice, real-world case scenarios, and trauma-informed approaches, participants will leave with tools they can immediately apply in outreach, care coordination, and community engagement.
Register Here or scan QR Code on the flyer!
For questions email trich@machw.org

MassCOSH Occupational Safety and Health for CHWs 3-Part Training!
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a 3-Part Series Hosted by Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH)!
Sessions:
5/19/26 12:00-1:00pm – Hazards: Identifying Hazards in the Workplace
5/26/26 – 12:00-1:00pm – Worker Rights, Resources for CHWs
6/4/26 – 12:00 – 1:00pm – Helping Workers Take Action
All Sessions Via Zoom!

*CEUs offered for CHWs, 1 per training session!
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OR SCAN QR CODE!

May CHW Certification Office Hours
2026-05-25 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our monthly CHW Certification Assistance Office Hours!
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Worcester CHW Week Hub Celebration!!
2026-06-05 12:00 - 15:00 | The Vue, 446 Main St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
ITS TIME TO PARTY!
Are you a Worcester CHW? Join us during Massachusetts CHW Week for our Worcester CHW Hub Celebration! We will have food, DJ, photo ops, and most importantly, connecting with other fellow CHWs and celebrating all the AMAZING work CHWs do to advance health equity.
Date: June 5th 12pm-3pm
Location: The Vue
446 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608 – 24th Floor
Parking available in the lot on Pleasant Street
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Questions? Email Shanina Rosado at srosado@machw.org

Supervisor Community of Practice (CoP) - Final Session
2026-06-09 11:00 - 12:30
We are pleased to offer this CHW Supervisor Community of Practice (CoP).
A community of practice (CoP) is a group of individuals who share a common concern, interest, or profession. They come together to engage in collective learning, knowledge sharing, and networking. CoPs focus on sharing best practices and creating new knowledge to advance a domain of professional practice.
This CoP is exclusively reserved for those individuals who supervise CHWs in their daily job responsibilities. We will be meeting 3 times for 1.5 hours on the following dates via Zoom:

April 14th – 11am-12:00pm – Orientation
May 5th – 11am-12:00pm – Session 1
June 9th – 11am-12:00pm – Final Session

*Attendance for all 3 sessions is mandatory to receive full benefits of this offering!*
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Questions? Email trich@machw.org

Brockton CHW Week Hub Celebration!!
2026-06-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Luanda Restaurant, 453 Centre St, Brockton, Massachusetts, 02302
ITS TIME TO PARTY!
Are you a Brockton CHW? Join us during Massachusetts CHW Week for our Brockton CHW Hub Celebration! We will have food, DJ, photo ops, and most importantly, connecting with other fellow CHWs and celebrating all the AMAZING work CHWs do to advance health equity.
Date: June 12th 12pm-3pm
Location: Luanda Restaurant
453 Centre St, Brockton, MA 02302
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SUN Greater New Bedford CHW Week Celebration
2026-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Tabor Community Center, Rodney French Blvd, East Side
Join us for our SUN Greater New Bedford CHW Week Celebration!
6/12/26 – 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Tabor Community Center, Rodney French Blvd east side –
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CHW Week Awards - Nominate a CHW/Program Today!
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19
🌟 Cast Your Vote for CHW Week Nominations! 🌟

The Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW) wants to recognize and honor the outstanding service, dedication, and excellence of individuals and groups of individuals who serve their communities as Community Health Workers (CHWs)!

The APHA defines CHWs as “a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.” CHWs may use other titles (e.g. patient navigator, outreach worker, etc.), and we encourage you to nominate anyone who fits the above description.

MACHW has dedicated four awards to honor CHW efforts:

1.CHW of the Year Award

2.CHW Supervisor of the Year Award

3.CHW Program of the Year Award

4.CHW Champion of the Year Award

The “CHW of the Year Award” will recognize one outstanding CHW for their overall service and excellence, and their courage in going above and beyond expectations.

The “CHW Supervisor of the Year Award” will recognize one outstanding CHW Supervisor for their incredible leadership.

The “CHW Program of the Year Award” will be given to a group of outstanding CHWs.

The “CHW Champion of the Year Award” will recognize one exceptional CHW for their effort and dedication to the advancement of the CHW profession.

Cast your vote here!

Winners will be announced and presented with an award during CHW Week, June 15-19, 2026!

Western MA/Springfield CHW Week Hub Celebration!
2026-06-17 12:00 - 15:00 | MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, 01103, United States
ITS TIME TO PARTY!
Are you a Western MA/Springfield CHW? Join us during Massachusetts CHW Week for our Western MA/Springfield CHW Hub Celebration! We will have food, DJ, photo ops, and most importantly, connecting with other fellow CHWs and celebrating all the AMAZING work CHWs do to advance health equity.
Date: June 17th 12pm-3pm
Location: MassMutual Center
1277 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
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Suicide Prevention Training Presented by Samaritans
2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:00
July 14th 2026 at 11:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom

This 1 hour training will focus on suicide prevention presented by Samaritans.
“Building expertise to prevent suicide is critical to our mission. We’re here to teach communities how to recognize warning signs of suicide and provide support. Our suicide prevention workshops are delivered to middle and high schools, colleges and universities, workplaces, elder care facilities, and community organizations.”
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Oncology Patient Navigator Training
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
July 16th 2026 at 11:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom!

Wondering what an oncology patient navigator’s job is? This is the training for you! American Cancer Society is here to teach us all about the CHW scope of work when it comes to patient navigation for those diagnosed with cancer. We will also hear about resources, risk factors, and other important topics to support community members through this difficult diagnosis.

CEUs available for Certified CHWs!

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Core Competency Mini Session: Cultural Responsiveness & Mediation
2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:30
Tuesday July 21st 11am-12:30pm Via Zoom!
Join MACHW for this training on Cultural Responsiveness and Mediation (CHW Core Competency #4)
CHWs act as cultural mediators. CHWs educate and support providers in working with clients from diverse cultures, and help clients and community members interact effectively with professionals working in different organizations to promote health, improve services, and reduce disparities. Culture is defined here as beliefs, values, customs, and social behavior shared by a group of people with common identity. Identity may be based on race, ethnicity, language, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, health condition, education, income, place, profession, history, or other factors. Culture also includes organizational cultures, which are reflected in how organizations deliver services. CHWs encourage and help enable clients to participate in decisions that affect their lives, families, and communities.
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Using Data and AI to Strengthen Community Health Work - 3-Part Series
2026-09-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-23 17:00 - 18:00
Sign up for our 3-Part Data Series
Dates: Wed. 9/16, Wed. 9/23, Wed. 9/30
Time: 5PM-6PM Via Zoom (link sent after registration)

This training will equip CHWs with practical ways to use data and AI to improve health outcomes and address disparities!
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Introduction to Clinical Trials for CHWs
2026-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
This interactive 1-hour training will equip CHWs to understand the option of clinical trials for their community members, how to build trust in the process, and how to help their clients/patients advocate for alternative options when it comes to chronic disease.
Date: 9/17/26 from 11am-12pm Via Zoom!
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Using Data and AI to Strengthen Community Health Work
2026-09-30 17:00 - 18:00

ENTREVISTA MOTIVACIONAL PARA CHWs - Entrenamiento de 2 días
2026-10-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-14 11:00 - 12:00
martes 13 de octubre y miércoles 14 de octubre
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. vía Zoom
Fortalece tus habilidades de comunicación y aumenta tu impacto en la comunidad. Este entrenamiento interactivo de dos días brindará a los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud herramientas prácticas de Entrevista Motivacional (EM) para apoyar el cambio de comportamiento, explorar la ambivalencia y fortalecer relaciones centradas en la persona y basadas en la confianza.
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Train the Trainer - 2-Day in-person
2026-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Center for Health Impact, 35 Harvard St., Worcester, MA, 01609, United States
MACHW is seeking Community Health Workers who are interested in strengthening their facilitation and training skills through a two-day Train-the-Trainer program! Participants will learn practical strategies for engaging adult learners, leading group discussions, managing group dynamics, and confidently facilitating CHW-focused trainings.
Date – 10/20/26 & 10/21/26
Times – 10am-3:00pm each day
Location – Center for Health Impact, 35 Harvard St #300, Worcester, MA 01609
*Selected participants must be available to attend both training days and commit to applying their skills by supporting the delivery of a five-hour CHW Core Competency training in January 2027. Please complete the questions below to share your interest, experience, and availability.*
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Train the Trainer - 2-Day In-Person
2026-10-21 10:00 - 15:00
