CHANGING THE
FACE OF HEALTHCARE
Community Health Workers Association of Rochester
Serving the Finger Lakes, Western & Central NY Regions
Our MISSION
Community Health Workers Association of Rochester Inc. CHWAR, is a non-profit organization that advocates strengthening the profession and leadership of Community Health Workers (CHWs).
CHWAR is a professional association that is dedicated to advancing the workforce through CHW development, building standards and establishing CHWs as integral members of health reform innovations.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1999, CHWAR was born from just 3 initial health workers uniting to form Rochester Outreach Workers Association (ROWA). Now known as Community Health Workers Association of Rochester, Inc. members are trained community health workers with a combined total of over 60 years of outreach in the field of perinatal, pediatrics, immunization, HIV, substance abuse, mental health, social services, homelessness, parenting, adolescence, elderly care, immigration, poverty, community resources.
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Holiday season Bulletin
meals & food baskets
The following agencies offer Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need. Some programs require you sign up
ahead of time. Clients may be asked to provide documentation to prove eligibility such as photo ID, proof of
income, and proof of address for all members of the household. Some programs may be limited to specific zip
codes. Please call agencies directly for more information about program requirements.
CHW Roundtable!
Open to CHWS in Rochester Area
The CHW Roundtable was Successful!
This was an in-person opportunity for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the Rochester area to connect, share experiences, and discuss opportunities to strengthen and advance the CHW workforce across New York State.
SHARE IDEAS.
BUILD PARTNERSHIPS.
CREATE CHANGE.
To view the Summary of the Event Click Below
PIC to Hire New Peer Navigators
The Person in Crisis team in Rochester has been responding to 988 crisis calls for five years.
Team leaders held a community engagement session at the Stardust Ballroom on Backus Street on Wednesday, October 21st, where neighbors and community partners shared their thoughts on what the team is doing well and what could be improved.
The team is receiving new funding through New York’s Daniel’s Law, which leaders said will be used to hire new peer navigators.
Anyone experiencing a crisis can contact the Person in Crisis team by calling 988 or chatting with a 988 specialist online.
To Speak with a Specialist
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