CLG-CHWI Supplemental Skill Building Sessions in March 2026

See below for upcoming Supplemental Skill Building Sessions in March 2026 hosted by the Colette Lamothe-Galette Community Health Worker Institute (CLG-CHWI). If you have any questions or concerns, please email CLG-CHWI at CLGI@doh.nj.gov.

Emotional Safety is Patient Safety: A Patient Advocacy (Series)

March 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM to 12 PM

March 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM to 12 PM

This training will equip community health workers with foundational knowledge, practical skills, and sustainable advocacy tools to support equitable, emotionally safe, and responsive patient experiences across diverse healthcare settings. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Introduction to Teen Speak

March 9, 2026 at 11 AM to 12 PM

In collaboration with Childhood and Adolescent Health (New Jersey Department of Health). This presentation will introduce Teen Speak NJ, its purpose, its core content, and how you can join the initiative to help improve communication and help address the mental health crisis. Created by Dr. Jennifer Salerno, Teen Speak is a motivational interviewing-based course designed to strengthen the confidence of parents, caregivers, and youth‑serving professionals. Its goal is to help adults build trust, communicate more effectively, and positively influence the lives of the teens they support. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Healthy Homes

March 9, 2026 at 12 PM to 2 PM

In collaboration with The Green and Health Homes Initiative (GHHI). This presentation will go over the definition of a "Healthy Home", why "Healthy Homes" are important, and describe the elements of a "Healthy Home". The presenter will also discuss home environmental assessment and intervention programs in New Jersey. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Family Connects NJ

March 9, 2026 at 2 PM to 3 PM

Learn about NJ's Universal Home Visiting program, Family Connects NJ. Family Connects NJ is New Jersey's free voluntary nurse home-visiting program for postpartum families and families with newborns. Join this session to learn about who is eligible for services, how to support families with signing up and seamless connections. Hear from two leaders within Family Connects NJ and ask questions you may have. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Smoking/Vaping Cessation

March 11, 2026 at 10 AM to 11:30 AM

In collaboration with Horizon. This workshop explores the health risks of smoking and vaping and offers practical strategies to quit. Participants will gain tools, coping techniques, and resources to support a smoke-free lifestyle. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Obesity

March 16, 2026 at 10 AM to 11:30 AM

In collaboration with Horizon, this workshop focuses on understanding obesity, its impact on health, and practical strategies for prevention and management. Participants will learn about healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition, and resources to support long-term weight control. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Asthma Care Management

March 16, 2026 at 12 PM to 2 PM

In collaboration with The Green and Health Homes Initiative (GHHI). This presentation will go over the the scope of asthma, asthma triggers and environmental control, and asthma medications and delivery devices. The presenter will also discuss assessment, monitoring, and management of asthma. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Effective Outreach and Engagement for CHWs

March 18, 2026 at 10 PM to 12 PM

In collaboration with Specific Populations Outreach Team. This training will enable CHWs to build trust to advance health equity, connect engagement theory to real-world situations, strengthen confidence in addressing misinformation, promote empathy, inclusivity, and community sensitivity, review safety guidelines for community engagement practices. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Family Connects NJ

March 23, 2026 at 10 AM to 11 AM

Learn about NJ's Universal Home Visiting program, Family Connects NJ. Family Connects NJ is New Jersey's free voluntary nurse home-visiting program for postpartum families and families with newborns. Join this session to learn about who is eligible for services, how to support families with signing up and seamless connections. Hear from two leaders within Family Connects NJ and ask questions you may have. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Autism-Friendly Healthcare Practices

March 23, 2026 at 12 PM to 1:30 PM

In collaboration with Autism New Jersey. This informational webinar session is designed to build understanding and awareness of autism. The presenters will provide an overview of their 'Advancing Healthcare for Individuals with Autism' initiative and then dive into healthcare experiences and autism-friendly healthcare practices.  To learn more and to register, please click here.

Bridging the Gap: Equipping CHWs and Doulas to Eliminate Disparities in Postpartum Care and Loss Support (Series)

March 24, 2026 at 10 PM to 12 PM

March 26, 2026 at 10 PM to 12 PM

By equipping CHWs and doulas with essential skills to support postpartum mothers, the training is designed to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities in maternal health. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Disability-Inclusive Care for Community Health Workers Series In collaboration with Woods System of Care. You may attend all sessions or individual sessions.

From Understanding to Action: Disability and Accessibility

March 11, 2026 at 1 PM to 3:30 PM

The purpose of this training is to shift the CHW’s perspective from viewing disability as a "medical problem to fix" to recognizing it as a natural part of the human experience, framed by societal barriers rather than individual deficits. Additionally, the training will help CHWs understand accessibility beyond compliance—framing it as a mindset and practice rooted in equity, inclusion, and usability across environments and interactions. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Understanding IDD and Communication Strategies for the Spectrum of Disabilities

March 18, 2026 at 1 PM to 3:30 PM

The purpose of this training is to distinguish between "helping" (fixing a problem for one person) and "advocating" (addressing root causes/rights) and to equip CHWs with the skills to navigate NJ systems. Additionally, the training will equip CHWs with foundational knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism, including their healthcare implications, to better support individuals and advocate for equitable care. To learn more and to register, please click here.

Advocacy and Care Coordination

March 25, 2026 at 1 PM to 3:30 PM

The purpose of this training is to equip CHWs with practical skills to communicate clearly and respectfully with people who have diverse disabilities, utilizing the CARE Model. Additionally, the training will equip CHWs with practical strategies to support individuals with disabilities in navigating New Jersey’s service systems, reducing barriers, and promoting self-advocacy. To learn more and to register, please click here.