Affirmative Listening Session #4
2025-05-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | https://hria.zoom.us/j/86387481592
MACHW remains committed to listening as a vital form of advocacy in support of the community health worker workforce and the pursuit of health equity. In these turbulent times, as community health workers face emerging challenges and barriers, our dedication to amplifying their voices is more important than ever.

Community Health Worker Statewide Conference 'Celebrating Resilience and Innovations of Community Health Workers'.
2025-06-06 | DCU Conference Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA, United States
Register with this link!
The Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers Awards 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 American Public Health Association’s definition of a CHW is: “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.”
Awardees are nominated by peers, supervisors, and/or program managers based on criteria rooted in national best practices. Awards will be presented on June 6, 2025, at the Annual CHW Conference in DCU Convention Center, 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608.

CHW Week 2025
2025-06-15 - 2025-06-21 | MA
MACHW is excited to celebrate CHW Week 2025 from June 15th to June 21st! MACHW supports employers such as health care systems, ACOs, and community-based organizations in celebrating their CHW staff. You can find our resources for CHW Day below and on our social media. If you need support kicking off CHW celebrations at your organization, please contact Shanina at srosado@machw.org. More info can be found on our Events page.

Affirmative Listening Session #5
2025-06-28 12:00 - 13:30 | https://hria.zoom.us/j/86021701852
Hello MACHW Family,
We understand how much stress, sadness, and disbelief you might be feeling at this time, as programs you relied on to help clients are slashed, families are deported, and government institutions try hard to hijack our identities. We see you.
There is nothing more fulfilling for Community Health Workers than seeing our clients thrive. This is especially true when knowing that our work contributed to their success. As your professional association, MACHW‘s work is about supporting you as you do the demanding work of lifting individuals and families in need.
Many of us are searching for ways to continue to help our clients in the midst of this chaos.
As a way to assist you to process and strategize ways to continue to do your work, we are launching a new initiative: the Affirmative Listening Sessions. There will be 6 monthly sessions, starting on February 28th. The sessions will be one hour and provide a safe space to voice your concerns, strategize with other CHWs about strategies to cope with our own and our clients’ fears and anxiety, and to identify resources needed to equip CHWs to serve clients in the midst of the unpredictability of the political environment.

Affirmative Listening Session #6
2025-07-25 12:00 - 13:30 | https://machw.org/event/affirmative-listening-session-6/

MACHW Training Series: CHW Documentation
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 | MA
This training will focus on the importance of accurate, timely, and professional documentation in community health settings. Key topics will include appropriate note-taking, use of approved terminology, confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, documentation of outreach and encounters, and aligning documentation with organizational and funder requirements.

REGISTER HERE

MACHW Training Series: SDOH Screening and Referral Process
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:30 | MA
This training will focus on enhancing CHWs’ ability to effectively screen individuals for social needs such as housing, food security, transportation, and income stability using approved tools and protocols. Additionally, it will cover how to document findings, engage clients with empathy, and facilitate timely and appropriate referrals to community-based resources. The session will also emphasize cultural competency, confidentiality, and strategies for follow-up and tracking outcomes.

REGISTER HERE

Western MA CHW Hub in Person Convening!
2025-12-05 12:00 - 14:00 | East Forest Park Library, 144 Surrey Road, Springfield, MA, 01118, United States
Western MA CHW Hub Training on Homelessness
Join us for an interactive training focused on how Community Health Workers can effectively support individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Friday, December 5th
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 East Forest Park Library
144 Surrey Road, Springfield, MA
Register Here!

Brockton, MA - CHW Hub Convening
2025-12-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, MA, 02302, United States
🔆BROCKTON CHWs!🔆
Come join our Brockton CHW Hub! Join us for a community conversation on homelessness – its challenges, resources, and collaborative solutions.
This convening brings together CHWs from different local organizations to share insights, build connections, and strengthen our collective impact!
📆Friday Dec. 12, 2025
⏰10:30am – 12:30pm
📍Massasoit Community College, Student Center
1 Massasoit Blvd

Register Here!

Worcester, MA Community Health Worker Hub Launch!
2025-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | College of Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester, MA, 01610, United States
Join us for our launch of our new CHW Hub in Worcester, MA!
This Community Health Worker (CHW) Hub is a dedicated space designed to foster connection, learning, and growth among CHWs. Here, you will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on key topics, including State Certification and the CHW Scope of Practice. Additionally, the hub provides a platform to troubleshoot emerging public health challenges and address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) issues from a CHW perspective.
Tuesday, December 16th
🕛 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
📍 College of the Holy Cross

Hogan Center
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610

Register Here!

Sustaining the Self Training
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | https://machw.org/event/sustaining-the-self-training/
Join us for a training dedicated to addressing secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout. We will learn self-care practices and hold space for CHWs to reflect during the holidays.
Thursday, December 18th 10AM-11AM via Zoom
Register Here!

CHW Certification Office Hours - December
2025-12-22 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Our December Office Hours will be held on 12/22/25 at 12:00PM to assist with CHW Certification!
Register Here

2026 CHW Week!
2025-12-23 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
📅CHW WEEK 2026 – SAVE THE DATE! 📅
Save the date for Massachusetts CHW Week 2026!
Monday, June 15th, 2026 – Friday June 19th, 2026

Responsible AI for Community Health Work
2026-01-22 13:00 - 15:00 | MA
💻 Responsible AI for Community Health Work Training 💻
An introduction to practical foundations for responsible AI use in community-based and local health department settings, along with the core considerations before developing an AI policy, best practices for safe and effective use, and a simple pathway for determining whether AI fits a given task.
Please see flyer or click here to register for this amazing training offered by CHTI!

CHW Certification Office Hour - January
2026-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Our January CHW Certification assistance office hour will take place:
Monday January 26th 2026, 12:00pm
Via Zoom
Register Here!

Mental Health Matters: Outreach Strategies for CHWs
2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
This workshop will offer in-depth support on creative ways to engage clients, especially those who are suffering from mental health barriers. CHWs will learn from one another and build community around outreach!
Zoom Link will be sent out after registration
Register Here!

Community First Responder Narcan Training - Overdose Prevention
2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
This training will train CHWs in becoming “Community First Responders” in using Narcan when community members are overdosing. CE’s for Certified CHWs will be provided!
Register Here or scan the QR code on the flyer!

SUN CHW Hub Convening
2026-01-29 10:30 - 12:00 | MA
CHW SUN Hub Training

The quarterly SUN Hub Convening will focus on Health Inspections 101 through a virtual training!

Please use this link to register or scan the QR Code on the flyer!

For any questions, please email Luz Ortega at luz.ortega@newbedford-ma.gov

Cancer Prevention, Screening & Resources training for CHWs
2026-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 | MA
In honor of world cancer day, we will be offering a training for CHWs presented by the American Cancer Society focused on cancer prevention, screening, and resources for community members diagnosed with cancer.
Date – 2/9/26
Time – 10am-11am
Via Zoom!
Register Here or see flyer below! Please email questions to trich@machw.org

Restorative Healing Community of Practice 3-Part Series (Part 1)
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
Dates: Thu. 2/19, Thu. 3/5, Thu. 4/9
Time: 11AM-12PM Via Zoom (link sent after registration)

This three-session Community of Practice is a restorative, healing-centered space created specifically for Community Health Workers who are navigating complex emotional, systemic, and community realities in their work. Grounded in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and anti-oppressive frameworks, this series invites CHWs to slow down, reflect, and collectively process the impacts of burnout, secondary trauma, and ongoing systemic pressures.Across three one-hour sessions, participants will engage in grounding practices, guided reflection, and collective dialogue that honors lived experience, cultural wisdom, and the realities of serving communities they are often deeply connected to (including immigrant and refugee communities impacted by harmful policies and structural inequities). The series is designed to support sustainability, resilience, and collective healing while strengthening connection to self, community, and purpose.
This Community of Practice is not about fixing or problem-solving, but about being witnessed, resourced, and supported in ways that affirm humanity, dignity, and belonging.

Register Here

February Monthly CHW Certification Office Hours
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Join us for our monthly CHW Certification Assistance Office Hours!
Register Here

Health Communication for Behavior Change Training
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
Wednesday 2/25/26 11am-12pm Via Zoom (link to follow after registration)
Our Health Communications for Behavior Change Training will help CHWs build connection and support for their clients in healthy behavior change. We will share strategies, frameworks, and learn more about what motivates clients internally and externally to result in changes that can help them live happier, healthier lives.
Please fill out the form below to register for this training. When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.
CE’s will be provided for Certified CHWs
Register Here or see flyer below!

Restorative Healing Community of Practice 3-Part Series (Part 2)
2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
Dates: Thu. 2/19, Thu. 3/5, Thu. 4/9
Time: 11AM-12PM Via Zoom (link sent after registration)

This three-session Community of Practice is a restorative, healing-centered space created specifically for Community Health Workers who are navigating complex emotional, systemic, and community realities in their work. Grounded in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and anti-oppressive frameworks, this series invites CHWs to slow down, reflect, and collectively process the impacts of burnout, secondary trauma, and ongoing systemic pressures.
Across three one-hour sessions, participants will engage in grounding practices, guided reflection, and collective dialogue that honors lived experience, cultural wisdom, and the realities of serving communities they are often deeply connected to (including immigrant and refugee communities impacted by harmful policies and structural inequities). The series is designed to support sustainability, resilience, and collective healing while strengthening connection to self, community, and purpose.
This Community of Practice is not about fixing or problem-solving, but about being witnessed, resourced, and supported in ways that affirm humanity, dignity, and belonging.
Register Here

Using Data to Strengthen Community Health Work: 3-Part Series (Part 1)
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:00 | MA
Part 1 of our 3 part data series!
This training will equip CHWs with practical ways to collect, analyze, and use data to improve health outcomes and address disparities.
CE’s will be offered for Certified CHWs
Attendance at all 3 sessions is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged!
Register Here or Scan QR Code on Flyer Below!

Western MA CHW Hub - March Convening
2026-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | East Forest Park Library, 144 Surrey Road, Springfield, MA, 01118, United States
Join our Western MA CHW Hub March Convening!
When: March 20, 2026 12-2pm
Where: Springfield Public Library, East Forest Park Branch –
136 Surrey Road, Springfield MA 01118
This convening will focus on food insecurity, as well as continuing to build our CHW community.
CEs will be available for Certified CHWs. Please email Shanina Rosado for any questions!
Register Here or see flyer below, we can’t wait to share community with you!

Seizure First Aid for CHWs from Epilepsy Foundation of New England
2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:30 | MA
Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification for CHWs
In this 90-minute virtual training participants will learn how to:

Define seizures and epilepsy
Identify correct and incorrect steps for helping a person
having a seizure
Identify when you should call emergency (911) in the event
of a seizure
Increase confidence to help a person during a seizure

This training will provide a certification, valid for 2 years
We are encouraging all CHW attendees to wear the color purple! Purple honors Epilepsy Awareness Day, which will be the same day of the training March 26th.
This Pre-Assessment Below Must Be Completed Before You Attend the Training!
pre-assessment directions seizure-first aid
Register Here

Brockton CHW Hub March Convening
2026-03-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, MA, 02302, United States
March 27 @ 10:30am – 12:00 pm

Join our Brockton MA CHW Hub March Convening!
When: March 27, 2026 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Massasoit Community College
Student Center, Louison Room
This convening will focus on food insecurity, as well as continuing to build our CHW community.
CEs will be available for Certified CHWs. Please email Shanina Rosado for any questions!
Register Here or see flyer below, we can’t wait to share community with you!

March CHW Certification Open Office Hours
2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | MA

Worcester MA CHW Hub - March Convening
2026-03-31 09:00 - 11:00 | College of Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester, MA, 01610, United States
📣 CALLING ALL WORCESTER CHWs!📣
Join us at our March CHW Hub Convening! Central MA Center on Food Equity will be joining us to educate us on food equity, and ways to better support our community in these efforts. You won’t want to miss it!
Where: Hogan Center – College of the Holy Cross
When: 3/31/26 from 9:00am-11:00am
Please register here or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
For any questions, please email srosado@machw.org
We look forward to sharing community with you! ❣️

Using Data to Strengthen Community Health Work: 3-Part Series (Part 2)
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | MA
Pat 2 of our 3-part Data Series!
This training will equip CHWs with practical ways to collect, analyze, and use data to improve health outcomes and address disparities.
CE’s will be available for Certified CHWs
Attendance is not mandatory for all 3 sessions, but is highly encouraged!
Register Here or Scan QR Code on Flyer Below
