1 - CHW General Discussion

KDH Research and Communication invites you to attend GRIN: A new Community Health Worker training on child oral health outreach  webinar on April 17^th, 2026 at 2:00pm ET.

Join us to learn more about the latest learning opportunities from KDH Research & Communication, including the CHW Virtual Academy, a clearinghouse for CHW-advised, CHW-evaluated, and CHW-approved training courses that… 

• Tackle complex health challenges  

• Engage learners (like you!) in new skill-building content 

• Support communities across the country through effective programs that positively change behavior

We’re excited to invite you to The Power of 4: Celebrating CHW Strength — a 4-day experience centered on who we are and where we’re going as a workforce.

Each day will focus on something meaningful: 🟡 Who We Are – Building confidence, identity, and voice 🔵 What We Do – Capturing and sharing our impact 🟣 How We Lead – Strengthening leadership and advocacy 🟢 What We Build – Focusing on sustainability, joy, and the future

✨ And we’ll come together to celebrate on the final day!

📅 April 27–30, 2026👉 Register: https://bit.ly/ThePowerof4

💬Which of these areas speaks to you the most right now — identity, impact, leadership, or future/joy? Why?

We’re looking forward to celebrating with you 💙

This 2-day interactive workshop is a powerful opportunity to learn how to better support individuals impacted by trauma — particularly those who have been victims of crime — using practical, trauma-informed approaches.

📅 April 25–26, 2026⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM📍 Richmond

Led by Peer Recovery Specialists, this space is all about:

• Building resilience

• Learning practical wellness tools

• Supporting recovery in a meaningful, community-centered way
  

We’re offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training and this is a great opportunity to build real, practical skills you can use right away in your work and community.

📅 May 4–6, 2026⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM💻 Virtual💲 No cost to attend

In this training, we’ll focus on:

• How to recognize when a young person may be struggling

• What to say (and what not to say)