Community Health Workers Association of Connecticut

Become a Member Today!*

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The Community Health Workers Association of Connecticut (CHWACT) is a section of the CT Public Health Association. CHWACT acts as the statewide professional association for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the state. This section promotes the community's voice within the health care system through CHWs. It is also a forum to share resources and strategies.

We are CHWs who go by many job titles and work in a variety of work settings or programs. We are CHW supervisors, allies and advocates.

Our Mission and Core Values

CHWACT's mission is to advance the CHW workforce through policy, education, research and leadership.

● CHANGE: We believe in the effectiveness of CHWs, and their power to transform individuals and communities.

● JUSTICE: We protect the capacity of CHWs to function ethically and with care. We accomplish this with integrity and courage.

● LEADERSHIP: We take steps to advance the CHW workforce and inspire others to join us.

A Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of and ability to communicate with the community served.

This trusting relationship helps the CHW to serve as a link to the community, health and social services to help everyone get access to resources; and improve the quality and cultural awareness of service delivery.

A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by boosting health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, counseling, social support and advocacy.

Learn more about the Community Health Workers Association of Connecticut here.

Association Activities

● Provide information, education and capacity-building for CHWs, CHW employers, CHW champions and community members

● Offer networking and professional development opportunities for CHWs

● Influence CHW-related policymaking and advocate for a strong, sustainable CHW workforce in Connecticut

● Collect and share current data impacting the CHW workforce in Connecticut, New England and the U.S.

How to Get Involved

Become a Member Today!*

* There are two ways to become a member and support CHWACT:

1. Community Health Workers can become a member for $25. Membership applications must first be approved before officially becoming a member of CHWACT.

2. Community Health Workers can become both CPHA and CHWACT members.  Membership applications must first be approved before officially becoming a member of CHWACT.

If you are not a Community Health Worker, but would still like to support and participate in the CHWACT Section, you can make an earmarked donation in addition to your CPHA membership fee.