MACHW Training Series: CHW Documentation
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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
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.

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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

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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
Our December Office Hours will be held on 12/22/25 at 12:00PM to assist with CHW Certification!
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2026 CHW Week!
2025-12-23 08:00 - 17:00
📅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
💻 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
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
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
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
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
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

Health Communication for Behavior Change Training
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00
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!

Using Data to Strengthen Community Health Work: 3-Part Series (Part 1)
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:00
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!

Using Data to Strengthen Community Health Work: 3-Part Series (Part 2)
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:00
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

Using Data to Strengthen Community Health Work: 3-Part Series (Part 3)
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:00
Our final session 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 provided for Certified CHWs.
Attendance for all 3 sessions is not mandatory but is highly encouraged!
Register Here or Scan QR Code Below on Flyer
