Community Health Workers

SNHAHEC offers a 56-hour training for CHWs.
We also offer periodic professional development for CHWs.

What is a Community Health Worker?

“A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality of service delivery.

A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.”

CHW Advance!

CHW Advance! Is a program funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the CHW workforce in New Hampshire and Vermont with well-trained CHWs who represent underserved populations most in need of their services

CHW Advance!

CHW Apprenticeship

The CHW Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for CHWs working in NH to “earn while they learn”.
CHW Apprentices must be employed by a sponsoring organization.

CHW Apprenticeship

CHW Upskilling

As part of CHW Advance! you are eligible to participate in professional development and upskilling as a current CHW!

CHW Upskilling

Next Training:

When:

Fall: September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27, 2025 from 9:00am-3:00pm
- Please note there will be no class on October 13, 2025

Where:

Virtual via Zoom

Cost:

$1,200.00-includes curriculum and training materials.
- A limited number of scholarships are available.
Payment is by check only.
Checks can be made out and mailed to:
- Southern NH AHEC, 128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH 03077

Click here for the Fall 2025 CHW Training flyer.

Click here to register for Fall 2025.

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