Road trip! Members of HLC Committee and HLC Policy Committee recently traveled to White Salmon Valley School District for an incredible shared learning visit. We learned about the new district Health & Wellness Center, where students can receive clinical behavioral health services. In the future, the Health & Wellness will expand to also provide primary […]

On Friday, October 18, 2019, Southwest Washington Community Health Advocate and Peer Support Network (SW CHAPS) proudly presents the first ever Community-Based Workforce Expo! Local agencies and community-based workers are invited come to learn about careers, education and training opportunities. Plus, connect with pre-employment support, workforce advocacy and more. Plus, lunch is provided! All community-based […]

Southwest Washington Community Health Advocate and Peer Support Network, known as SW CHAPS or CHAPS, is a grassroots network of community-based community health advocates and certified peers serving communities across Southwest Washington. We sat down with CHAPS coordinating committee members Sara Angelo, a community health advocate, and Ren Autrey, a certified peer counselor. They shared […]

This past weekend marked the Junteenth celebration at Clark College and the Rose Village CHW team took part in the annual event.  Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year’s theme was “Together We Rise.” The Rose Village team hosted a table at the event and […]

We’re pleased to announce several new hires, including our new equity manager and two Community Health Workers with a long history with the HLC. Dominique Horn is a community health worker and educational advocate. She’s a natural community advocate who serves as co-lead for the Healthy Living Collaborative (HLC) Rose Village Community Health Worker (CHW) team. […]