CHW Training Program Advisory Board 

We host quarterly meetings with our Advisory Board to help guide the implementation of our training and workforce development efforts. The Advisory Board is comprised of stakeholders including CHW program leaders, Montana Primary Care Association, Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Montana Public Health Institute, DPHHS Public Health and Safety Division, Montana Consortium of Urban Indian Health Clinics, MonTECH, Montana Pediatrics, health systems, public health systems and community-based organizations.

Montana CHW Committee

A Community Health Worker Committee will meet from December 2023-Fall 2024 to recommend the following for the state of Montana: 

• A MT CHW definition 
• A MT CHW scope of practice 
• A MT CHW code of ethics 
• Recommended Training Requirements 

The CHW Committee will host monthly meetings that are open to all CHWs and allied workforces. The schedule of those meetings will be posted here when available. 

To learn more about the advisory board contact Mackenzie Petersen.

CHWs in Montana Documentary 

This Fall, the Center began production on a documentary about Community Health Workers in Montana. As part of the effort to promote the workforce, educate legislators and decision-makers, and push the conversation about sustainability, the goal of the documentary is to highlight the incredible work that CHWs do across Montana and demonstrate why they are such a critical, untapped workforce in our state.

If you or someone you know may be interested in participating in the documentary or would like more information, please email Grace Wolcott.

CHW Networking Opportunities

Please send any questions to Mackenzie Petersen.