CHW Association

The Ohio Community Health Workers Association was established with the goal of eliminating health disparities for all Ohioans through the CHW model. The association works to support CHW professionals through advocacy, coaching, collaboration, facilitation and empowerment.

The American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Community Health Worker Section has consistently been involved in APHA governance since 2000. The organization’s goal is to continue to develop policy within and outside of APHA that supports CHWs. APHA recruits CHWs, CHW allies, and students by leveraging regional CHW networks, health networks, academic networks, and independent professional associations of CHWs throughout the United States. The website provides resources, links, Newsletters, and a list of benefits and activities included in APHA membership.

Chicago CHW Local Network was created by a group of health educators and their organizations in 2003, and is committed to a society in which all residents, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to reliable health care services and the information necessary to live healthy lives. The Network provides legislative information, webinar and conference information, as well as other resources.