Restorative Healing Community of Practice 3-Part Series (Part 1)
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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

Restorative Healing Community of Practice 3-part Series (Part 3)
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00

Supervisor Community of Practice (CoP) - Orientation
2026-04-14 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!*
Register Here

Questions? Email trich@machw.org

April CHW Certification Office Hours
2026-04-27 12:00 - 13:00

SUN - Greater New Bedford CHW Hub Celebration
2026-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Tabor Community Center, Rodney French Blvd, East Side
June 12 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

ITS TIME TO PARTY!
Are you a SUN/Greater New Bedford CHW? Join us during Massachusetts CHW Week for our SUN/Greater New Bedford 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: Tabor Community Center, Rodney French Blvd East Side
REGISTER HERE!

Supervisor Community of Practice (CoP) - Session 1
2026-05-05 11:00 - 12:30

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

Motivational Interviewing - 2-Day Immersive Training
2026-05-11 11:00 - 2026-05-12 12:00
✨ 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.
Register Here
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!
REGISTER HERE
OR SCAN QR CODE!

May CHW Certification Office Hours
2026-05-25 12:00 - 13:00

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
Register Here!

Questions? Email Shanina Rosado at srosado@machw.org

Supervisor Community of Practice (CoP) - Final Session
2026-06-09 11:00 - 12:30

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
Register Here!

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
Register Here!
