LGBTQ, Black, Latinx, Native American and Asian American youth (referred to as youth of color) face significant mental health disparities due to barriers in accessing care, including stigma and discrimination. Community Health Worker (CHW) models have potential to address these disparities. A qualitative study in Massachusetts and California explored adaptations needed for CHW … [Read more...] about Adapting Community Health Worker Care Models to Advance Mental Health Services Among LGBTQ Youth
North America (U.S. and Canada)
Addressing Training Gaps: A Competency-Based, Telehealth Training Initiative for Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in connecting communities with health services. Despite their crucial role, there is a lack of structured CHW training. The CHW Core Consensus Project (CCCP) identified three CHW categories with specific competencies. This study focused on Category 1 CHWs, emphasizing community outreach and advocacy. Using telehealth, bilingual … [Read more...] about Addressing Training Gaps: A Competency-Based, Telehealth Training Initiative for Community Health Workers
Engaging Community Health Workers/Youth Ambassadors to Improve Health Literacy
A workshop held on April 20, 2023, during National Minority Health Month explored the role of community health workers and youth ambassadors in promoting health literacy. Grantees from different health programs shared lessons on implementing health literacy approaches during public health emergencies. The workshop highlighted the excessive impact of public health emergencies on … [Read more...] about Engaging Community Health Workers/Youth Ambassadors to Improve Health Literacy
TB Contact Investigations
This is a recently developed online resource for training frontline healthcare providers, community health workers (CHWs) on Contact Investigation for persons with Tuberculosis from the USAID … [Read more...] about TB Contact Investigations
Training Latinx Community Health Workers as Clinical Research and Health Care System Navigators
Community health workers (CHWs), also known as promotores de salud, serve as vital connectors between community members, organizations, and healthcare systems. Primarily from the communities they serve, CHWs play crucial roles in providing culturally appropriate health information, navigating systems, and building trust, especially with marginalized groups like Latino/Hispanic … [Read more...] about Training Latinx Community Health Workers as Clinical Research and Health Care System Navigators
