THE MECHW INITIATIVE
Resources & Support
Peer to Peer Support Group
MECHWI has created a peer/peer support group to bring CHWs together to share common problems and experiences associated with a particular problem, condition, resource, or personal circumstance. In a support group, people can talk with other folks who are like themselves - people who truly understand what they're going through and can share the type of practical insights that can only come from firsthand experience. Additionally, this specialized group allows CHWs all over the state to share resources and network.
The Peer Support Group will be facilitated by CHWs to keep the group on track and see that all ideals are respected. During this time, the group will not be recorded, nor will minutes be taken, and confidentiality will always be honored.
Leadership Development Training
Resources
These resources will assist CHWs to better serve the community.
CHW Tool Kit
These valuable resources will help CHWs perform and enhance their careers.
- CDC Health Equity Indicators for Cardiovascular Disease
- A Holistic Approach to Strengthening the Frontline of Diabetes Prevention and Management
- Maine CDC CHWs, Cancer Prevention, and The Community Guide
- The CHW Role in Obtaining Unaffordable Medicines
- A Common Language of Care
- Food is for Health
- CHWs: Innovating to Strengthen the Frontlines
- Innovative Roles for CHWs in Community Health Centers
- MCD Training Calendar
- Multilingual Community Health Worker Presentation
- Community Health Workers united nationally to support communities in achieving health, equity and social justice
- Stop Using That Word!: Navigating Early Child Autism Diagnoses in New Mainers
- Unlocking the Power of Community Health Workers: Navigating Roles, Defining Impact
- Maine's Youth Tele-Behavioral Health Program
Chronic Disease
Self-Care
Trainings & Education
Register your organization for the CHW Directory
MECHW
Maine Community Health Workers