The Community Health Worker (CHW) program provides training for participants to become Certified Community Health Workers (CCHW) through the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health.
CHWs act as liaisons between community members, healthcare, and social service providers. Possessing an in-depth understanding of their community’s experience, language, culture, and socioeconomic needs. CHWs also provide services, including outreach, advocacy, and care coordination. This program is available to residents of the 20-town region covered by The WorkPlace.