The National Association of Community Health Workers

(NACHW) was founded in April 2019 after several years of planning and organizing by Community Health Workers (CHWs) and allies across the United States.

NACHW is a 501 (c)(3)| nonprofit membership-driven organization with a mission to unify CHWs across geography, ethnicity, sector and experience to support communities to achieve health, equity and social justice.

CHWs help individuals manage chronic diseases and access necessary health services by addressing barriers related to social determinants of health.

The resources on the page support CHWs in their community service and help guide health care providers, health systems, and community organizations on how to work more effectively with CHWs.

The Rural Health Information Hub is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to be a national clearinghouse on rural health issues. We are committed to supporting healthcare and population health in rural communities.

The RHIhub is your guide to improving health for rural residents, we provide access to current and reliable resources and tools to help you learn about rural health needs and work to address them.

An inclusive, peer-driven network that welcomes community health professionals across a range of roles, including Community Health Workers, Community Health Representatives, Promotores de Salud, Doulas, Peer Support Specialists, and others engaged in community-based care.​

The Network connects peers across the Southeast to strengthen relationships, exchange knowledge, and advance a strong, sustainable community health workforce.​ Our primary goal is to enable areas throughout the region to support one another in order to collaboratively reach new heights in the community health worker field.​

The Community Health Worker Core Consensus Project (also known as C3 Project) is run by the National C3 Council on CHW Core Consensus Standards. It is a national collaborative effort designed to unify and standardize the roles, skills, and competencies of CHWs across the US.

The PREFER CHW Training Program is designed to equip CHWs with essential genomics knowledge and skills to educate and support their communities, bridging the gap between complex genetic information and public health needs.

It also enhances their role in advancing health equity and provides opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly evolving field.